Gartner Q3 revenue rises 2.7% to $1.5 billion; net income falls 91.5% on charge
Gartner reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of $1.5 billion, up 2.7% as reported, and adjusted EPS of $2.76, up 10.4%. GAAP net income fell 91.5% to $35 million, mainly because of a $150 million goodwill impairment tied to Digital Markets and a $300 million gain in the prior-year period. The company also raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA and margin guidance and repurchased $1.1 billion of stock in the quarter.
Key points
- Revenue $1.5 billion, up 2.7% as reported and 1.2% FX neutral; contract value $5.0 billion, up 3.0% year over year
- Net income $35 million versus $415 million a year earlier; diluted EPS $0.47 versus $5.32
- Adjusted EPS $2.76, up 10.4%; adjusted EBITDA $347 million, up 1.9% as reported
- Repurchased 4.0 million shares for $1.1 billion; board raised buyback authorization by $1 billion in September 2025
The filing
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