NYSE$IT
Gartner Inc · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Gartner's Q2 2021 financial performance showcased significant growth, driven by strong revenues, EBITDA, margins, and free cash flow, with increased share repurchase authorization.
Gartner reported strong Q2 2021 financial results, with revenue of $1.2 billion, a 20.0% increase as reported and 15.9% FX neutral. Net income was $271 million, and adjusted EPS was $2.24, an 86.7% increase. The company generated $563 million in free cash flow and repurchased 3.1 million common shares for $685 million. Gartner has raised its guidance to reflect the momentum we saw in the first half of 2021.
- Revenues increased by 20.0% to $1.2 billion, or 15.9% on an FX neutral basis.
- Net income reached $271 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $355 million, up 84.9% as reported and 75.4% FX neutral.
- Diluted EPS was $3.13, a 413.1% increase, while adjusted EPS was $2.24, up 86.7%.
- Free cash flow was $563 million, a 75.1% increase.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Gartner · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.17B
Revenue by segment
Gartner · $164M total across 2 segments · Q2 2021
- Consulting$106M+9.3%64.6%
- Conferences$58M+19233.3%35.4%
Forward guidance
Gartner is raising its guidance to reflect the momentum we saw in the first half of 2021.
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 Q2 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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