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Gartner (IT) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026
Gartner (IT) reported revenue of $1.5B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -1% from a year earlier and -10% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 18.7%, net earnings $214M (14.2% of revenue).
Gartner, Q3 2026: revenue $1.5B (-1% year over year), operating margin 18.7%, net earnings $214M, operating cash flow $294M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.5B | -10% | -1% |
| Gross profit | $1.1B | -10% | +2% |
| Operating profit | $281M | -26% | +226% |
| Net earnings | $214M | -22% | +506% |
| Operating cash flow | $294M | -26% | -1% |
| Free cash flow | $275M | -27% | +2% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.5B in Q3 2026, down 1% year over year and down 10% from the previous quarter. Insights was the largest line at 86% of revenue.
Gross margin was 71.5%, up 2.1 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.28B, a 18.7% margin (up 13.0 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 18% while revenue fell 1%. Net earnings were $0.21B, up 506% year over year. The effective tax rate was 16.1%.
Operating cash flow was $0.29B (down 1% year over year), 137% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.05B of depreciation and amortization and $0.04B of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $0.02B left free cash flow of $0.28B.
Questions
What was Gartner's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Gartner (IT) reported revenue of $1.5B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -1% from a year earlier and -10% from the quarter before.
Was Gartner profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $281M (18.7% of revenue) and net earnings $214M.
Source: Gartner 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.