NYSE$IT
Gartner Inc · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Gartner's Q1 2021 financial results were reported, highlighting strong growth in contract value, revenue, EBITDA, and free cash flow.
Gartner reported a strong first quarter in 2021, with revenue increasing by 8.4% to $1.1 billion and net income reaching $164 million. The company saw significant growth in contract value, revenue, EBITDA, and free cash flow, leading to an updated and positive financial outlook for the year. Gartner also demonstrated its commitment to returning value to shareholders by repurchasing a substantial amount of stock.
- Revenues increased by 8.4% to $1.1 billion, or 5.7% on an FX neutral basis.
- Net income reached $164 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $320 million, a 50.0% increase as reported (44.2% FX neutral).
- Diluted EPS rose to $1.84, a 121.7% increase, while adjusted EPS was $2.00, up by 66.7%.
- Free cash flow saw a significant increase of 363.8% to $145 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Gartner · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.1B
Revenue by segment
Gartner · $124M total across 2 segments · Q1 2021
- Consulting$99.5M+4.0%80.0%
- Conferences$24.8M+78.4%20.0%
Forward guidance
Gartner updated its financial outlook for the full year 2021, based on the strong first quarter results.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
+1.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.6%
Avg return
30 days after
50%
34 / 68 earnings
Positive
+17.0%
Q1 2021
Best reaction
-20.9%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +3.6% | +7.4% | +11.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | -20.9% | -22.8% | -15.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | -7.6% | -6.2% | -5.6% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.3% | +1.3% | -1.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.1% | -3.4% | -11.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +6.3% | +8.4% | +2.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | +6.4% | +1.8% | +3.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | -5.9% | -4.5% | -7.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.2% | -1.3% | +0.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +16.3% | +18.8% | +30.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -3.6% | -4.7% | -1.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -0.6% | -1.3% | +10.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.6% | +2.0% | -2.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | +5.5% | +5.8% | +18.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +7.1% | +9.8% | +8.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.4% | -12.8% | -7.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.7% | -2.1% | -4.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.8% | +0.9% | -3.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | +9.4% | +10.5% | +17.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +17.0% | +18.5% | +18.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +7.5% | +8.8% | +10.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +13.8% | +18.4% | +22.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.0% | +4.7% | +4.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +6.6% | +0.9% | +17.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -5.8% | -6.9% | -23.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | +6.4% | +7.5% | +9.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | -18.4% | -20.9% | -22.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.8% | -4.7% | -4.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.2% | -3.1% | -1.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.7% | -3.6% | +3.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.5% | +3.4% | +10.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +7.9% | +9.1% | +11.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | -6.9% | -9.9% | -6.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | -5.5% | -6.2% | -4.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | -4.9% | -7.4% | -2.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.2% | +0.2% | +6.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.8% | -0.1% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +8.3% | +13.5% | +16.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.5% | -5.2% | -8.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | +11.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -7.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +8.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -8.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +7.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +7.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -6.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +11.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +11.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +11.7% | — | — |
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