NYSE$IT
Gartner Inc · Q3 2020 earnings
Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Gartner's Q3 2020 financial results were released, showing a mix of challenges and successes.
Gartner reported a slight decrease in revenue but a significant increase in adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow in Q3 2020. The company raised its full-year guidance, expecting continued demand and long-term growth.
- Revenue decreased slightly by 0.6% year-over-year to $995 million.
- Net income was $17 million, with a diluted EPS of $0.19.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 20.0% to $168 million.
- Free cash flow increased by 24.9% to $229 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Gartner · Revenue · Quarterly
$995M
Revenue by segment
Gartner · $102M total across 2 segments · Q3 2020
- Consulting$89.2M-4.3%87.5%
- Conferences$12.7M-80.8%12.5%
Forward guidance
Gartner raised guidance for the full year as demand is tracking above prior expectations. They expect to deliver value to clients, driving long-term, sustained double-digit growth in cash flow for shareholders.
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 Q3 2020
+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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