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Gartner (IT) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 5, 2026
Gartner (IT) reported revenue of $1.5B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -2% from a year earlier and -14% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 20.9%, net earnings $222M (14.7% of revenue).
Gartner, Q1 2026: revenue $1.5B (-2% year over year), operating margin 20.9%, net earnings $222M, operating cash flow $391M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.5B | -14% | -2% |
| Gross profit | $1.1B | -9% | +2% |
| Operating profit | $316M | -5% | +14% |
| Net earnings | $222M | -8% | +5% |
| Operating cash flow | $391M | +33% | +25% |
| Free cash flow | $371M | +37% | +29% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.5B in Q1 2026, down 2% year over year and down 14% from the previous quarter. Insights was the largest line at 86% of revenue. Other lost $0.05B year over year (down 71%), 203% of the total change.
Gross margin was 71.9%, up 2.5 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $0.32B, a 20.9% margin (up 2.8 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 2% while revenue fell 2%. Net earnings were $0.22B, up 5% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.0%.
Operating cash flow was $0.39B (up 25% year over year), 176% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.05B of depreciation and amortization and $0.05B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.08B. Capital expenditures of $0.02B left free cash flow of $0.37B.
Questions
What was Gartner's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Gartner (IT) reported revenue of $1.5B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -2% from a year earlier and -14% from the quarter before.
Was Gartner profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $316M (20.9% of revenue) and net earnings $222M.
Source: Gartner 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.