NYSE$IT
Gartner Inc · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Gartner's Q3 2021 earnings showcased strong growth in contract value, revenue, EBITDA, and free cash flow, with increased guidance reflecting the momentum seen throughout the first three quarters of the year.
Gartner reported a strong Q3 2021 with a 16.3% increase in revenue to $1.2 billion and a significant rise in net income to $149 million. The company's diluted EPS increased by 826.3% to $1.76, and free cash flow grew by 44.5% to $331 million. Gartner also repurchased 1.3 million common shares for $355 million during the quarter.
- Revenues increased by 16.3% to $1.2 billion, or 15.0% on an FX neutral basis.
- Net income reached $149 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $305 million, an 82.3% increase.
- Diluted EPS rose by 826.3% to $1.76, while adjusted EPS increased by 123.1% to $2.03.
- Free cash flow grew by 44.5% to $331 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Gartner · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.16B
Revenue by segment
Gartner · $119M total across 2 segments · Q3 2021
- Consulting$95M+6.5%79.8%
- Conferences$24M+89.0%20.2%
Forward guidance
Gartner is again raising our guidance to reflect the momentum we have seen through the first three quarters of the year.
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 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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