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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One) | | | | | |
| ☑ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
| | For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 |
| OR |
| ☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
Commission File Number 1-14443
Gartner, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Delaware | 04-3099750 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer |
| incorporation or organization) | Identification Number) |
| | |
| P.O. Box 10212 | 06902-7700 |
| 56 Top Gallant Road | (Zip Code) |
| Stamford, | |
| Connecticut | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 964-0096
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | | | | | | | | |
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $.0005 par value per share | IT | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Large accelerated filer | ☑ | | Accelerated filer | ☐ | | Non-accelerated filer | ☐ |
| | | Smaller reporting company | ☐ | | Emerging growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ |
|
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑
As of August 1, 2025, 75,735,795 shares of the registrant’s common shares were outstanding.
Table of Contents
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| | Page |
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) | |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | 3 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 | 4 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 | 5 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 | 6 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 | 7 |
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 8 |
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 26 |
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | 38 |
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | 39 |
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION | |
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 40 |
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS | 40 |
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS | 40 |
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION | 40 |
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS | 41 |
| |
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GARTNER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited; in thousands, except share data)
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, | | December 31, |
| 2025 | | 2024 |
| Assets | | | |
| Current assets: | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,197,536 | | | $ | 1,933,147 | |
Fees receivable, net of allowances of $6,500 and $8,500, respectively | 1,263,163 | | | 1,696,225 | |
| Deferred commissions | 337,007 | | | 413,914 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 176,253 | | | 153,245 | |
| | | |
| Total current assets | 3,973,959 | | | 4,196,531 | |
| Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net | 253,947 | | | 242,968 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 238,513 | | | 257,419 | |
| Goodwill | 2,937,706 | | | 2,930,205 | |
| Intangible assets, net | 375,935 | | | 409,689 | |
| Other assets | 547,727 | | | 497,859 | |
| Total Assets | $ | 8,327,787 | | | $ | 8,534,671 | |
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | | |
| Current liabilities: | | | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 901,916 | | | $ | 1,206,089 | |
| Deferred revenues | 2,691,487 | | | 2,762,927 | |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 361 | | | — | |
| | | |
| Total current liabilities | 3,593,764 | | | 3,969,016 | |
| Long-term debt, net of deferred financing fees | 2,461,629 | | | 2,459,915 | |
| Operating lease liabilities | 311,150 | | | 339,779 | |
| Other liabilities | 428,618 | | | 406,792 | |
| Total Liabilities | 6,795,161 | | | 7,175,502 | |
| Stockholders’ Equity | | | |
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding | — | | | — | |
Common stock, $0.0005 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized; 163,602,067 shares issued for both periods | 82 | | | 82 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 2,602,976 | | | 2,497,130 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net | (46,615) | | | (88,333) | |
| Accumulated earnings | 6,444,729 | | | 5,993,007 | |
Treasury stock, at cost, 86,797,185 and 86,222,214 common shares, respectively | (7,468,546) | | | (7,042,717) | |
| Total Stockholders’ Equity | 1,532,626 | | | 1,359,169 | |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 8,327,787 | | | $ | 8,534,671 | |
See the accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
GARTNER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| | June 30, | | June 30, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Revenues: | | | | | | | |
| Insights | $ | 1,319,453 | | | $ | 1,265,992 | | | $ | 2,641,280 | | | $ | 2,534,164 | |
| Conferences | 211,407 | | | 186,084 | | | 284,004 | | | 256,153 | |
| Consulting | 155,594 | | | 142,984 | | | 295,300 | | | 277,669 | |
| Total revenues | 1,686,454 | | | 1,595,060 | | | 3,220,584 | | | 3,067,986 | |
| Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | |
| Cost of services and product development | 531,731 | | | 513,314 | | | 1,006,761 | | | 972,755 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | 776,888 | | | 712,071 | | | 1,507,196 | | | 1,401,904 | |
| Depreciation | 30,535 | | | 27,594 | | | 59,401 | | | 53,911 | |
| Amortization of intangibles | 20,204 | | | 22,940 | | | 42,098 | | | 45,930 | |
| Acquisition and integration charges | — | | | 358 | | | — | | | 818 | |
| | | | | | | |
| Total costs and expenses | 1,359,358 | | | 1,276,277 | | | 2,615,456 | | | 2,475,318 | |
| Operating income | 327,096 | | | 318,783 | | | 605,128 | | | 592,668 | |
| Interest expense, net | (11,801) | | | (19,990) | | | (25,214) | | | (39,209) | |
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| Other income, net | 2,498 | | | 504 | | | 4,887 | | | 5,395 | |
| Income before income taxes | 317,793 | | | 299,297 | | | 584,801 | | | 558,854 | |
| Provision for income taxes | 77,010 | | | 69,749 | | | 133,079 | | | 118,761 | |
| Net income | $ | 240,783 | | | $ | 229,548 | | | $ | 451,722 | | | $ | 440,093 | |
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| Net income per share: | | | | | | | |
| Basic | $ | 3.12 | | | $ | 2.95 | | | $ | 5.85 | | | $ | 5.64 | |
| Diluted | $ | 3.11 | | | $ | 2.93 | | | $ | 5.82 | | | $ | 5.60 | |
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | | | | | | | |
| Basic | 77,157 | | | 77,816 | | | 77,257 | | | 78,078 | |
| Diluted | 77,359 | | | 78,288 | | | 77,606 | | | 78,651 | |
See the accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
GARTNER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited; in thousands)
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| Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| | June 30, | | June 30, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Net income | $ | 240,783 | | | $ | 229,548 | | | $ | 451,722 | | | $ | 440,093 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | | | | | | | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 17,789 | | | (2,967) | | | 34,835 | | | (12,674) | |
| Interest rate swaps – net change in deferred gain or loss | 3,394 | | | 3,649 | | | 6,784 | | | 7,250 | |
| Pension plans – net change in deferred actuarial loss | 51 | | | 51 | | | 99 | | | 102 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 21,234 | | | 733 | | | 41,718 | | | (5,322) | |
| Comprehensive income | $ | 262,017 | | | $ | 230,281 | | | $ | 493,440 | | | $ | 434,771 | |
See the accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
GARTNER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(Unaudited; in thousands)
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| Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 |
| Common Stock | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net | | Accumulated Earnings | | Treasury Stock | | Total |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $ | 82 | | | $ | 2,497,130 | | | $ | (88,333) | | | $ | 5,993,007 | | | $ | (7,042,717) | | | $ | 1,359,169 | |
| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | 210,939 | | | — | | | 210,939 | |
| Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | 20,484 | | | — | | | — | | | 20,484 | |
| Issuances under stock plans | — | | | 5,872 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,894 | | | 9,766 | |
| Common share repurchases (including excise tax) | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (152,672) | | | (152,672) | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | | | 50,168 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 50,168 | |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $ | 82 | | | $ | 2,553,170 | | | $ | (67,849) | | | $ | 6,203,946 | | | $ | (7,191,495) | | | $ | 1,497,854 | |
| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | 240,783 | | | — | | | 240,783 | |
Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | 21,234 | | | — | | | — | | | 21,234 | |
| Issuances under stock plans | — | | | 6,779 | | | — | | | — | | | 981 | | | 7,760 | |
| Common share repurchases (including excise tax) | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (278,032) | | | (278,032) | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | | | 43,027 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 43,027 | |
| Balance at June 30, 2025 | $ | 82 | | | $ | 2,602,976 | | | $ | (46,615) | | | $ | 6,444,729 | | | $ | (7,468,546) | | | $ | 1,532,626 | |
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| Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 |
| Common Stock | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net | | Accumulated Earnings | | Treasury Stock | | Total |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $ | 82 | | | $ | 2,320,289 | | | $ | (76,331) | | | $ | 4,739,292 | | | $ | (6,302,698) | | | $ | 680,634 | |
| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | 210,545 | | | — | | | 210,545 | |
| Other comprehensive loss | — | | | — | | | (6,055) | | | — | | | — | | | (6,055) | |
| Issuances under stock plans | — | | | 2,712 | | | — | | | — | | | 5,360 | | | 8,072 | |
| Common share repurchases (including excise tax) | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (225,522) | | | (225,522) | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | | | 50,500 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 50,500 | |
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $ | 82 | | | $ | 2,373,501 | | | $ | (82,386) | | | $ | 4,949,837 | | | $ | (6,522,860) | | | $ | 718,174 | |
| Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | 229,548 | | | — | | | 229,548 | |
Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | 733 | | | — | | | — | | | 733 | |
| Issuances under stock plans | — | | | 8,587 | | | — | | | — | | | (2,161) | | | 6,426 | |
| Common share repurchases (including excise tax) | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (347,969) | | | (347,969) | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | | | 39,747 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 39,747 | |
| Balance at June 30, 2024 | $ | 82 | | | $ | 2,421,835 | | | $ | (81,653) | | | $ | 5,179,385 | | | $ | (6,872,990) | | | $ | 646,659 | |
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See the accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
GARTNER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited; in thousands)
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| Six Months Ended |
| | June 30, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Operating activities: | | | |
| Net income | $ | 451,722 | | | $ | 440,093 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 101,499 | | | 99,841 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 93,195 | | | 90,247 | |
| Deferred taxes | (40,934) | | | 3,091 | |
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| Loss on impairment of lease related assets | 591 | | | 527 | |
| Reduction in the carrying amount of operating lease right-of-use assets | 34,738 | | | 32,167 | |
| Amortization and write-off of deferred financing fees | 2,075 | | | 2,548 | |
Gain on de-designated swaps | (446) | | | (5,038) | |
| Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures: | | | |
| Fees receivable, net | 475,125 | | | 172,907 | |
| Deferred commissions | 86,927 | | | 55,063 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (19,869) | | | (22,525) | |
| Other assets | (20,651) | | | (28,533) | |
| Deferred revenues | (154,358) | | | 15,935 | |
| Accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities | (312,537) | | | (297,523) | |
| Cash provided by operating activities | 697,077 | | | 558,800 | |
| Investing activities: | | | |
| Additions to property, equipment and leasehold improvements | (61,817) | | | (52,027) | |
Acquisition of business | — | | | (2,000) | |
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| Cash used in investing activities | (61,817) | | | (54,027) | |
| Financing activities: | | | |
| Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan | 17,467 | | | 14,460 | |
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| Payments of deferred financing fees | — | | | (2,972) | |
| Proceeds from revolving credit facility | — | | | 274,400 | |
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Payments on long-term debt | — | | | (274,400) | |
| Purchases of treasury stock | (437,155) | | | (564,717) | |
| Cash used in financing activities | (419,688) | | | (553,229) | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 215,572 | | | (48,456) | |
| Effects of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | 48,817 | | | (35,358) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 1,933,147 | | | 1,319,599 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 2,197,536 | | | $ | 1,235,785 | |
See the accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
GARTNER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 1 — Business and Basis of Presentation
Business. Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) delivers actionable, objective business and technology insights that drive smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities.
Segments. Gartner delivers its products and services globally through three business segments: Business and Technology Insights, Conferences and Consulting. Revenues and other financial information for the Company’s segments are discussed in Note 6 — Segment Information. In the second quarter of 2025, the Company renamed its segment previously referred to as Research to Business and Technology Insights (or “Insights”) to reflect the nature of the value the Company provides to clients. The Company’s expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities.
Basis of presentation. The accompanying interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 270 for interim financial information and with the applicable instructions of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X on Form 10-Q, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes of the Company in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The fiscal year of Gartner is the twelve-month period from January 1 through December 31. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring accruals and adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented herein have been included. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 may not be indicative of the results of operations for the remainder of 2025 or beyond. When used in these notes, the terms “Gartner,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to Gartner, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Principles of consolidation. The accompanying interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Use of estimates. The preparation of the accompanying interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Such estimates include the valuation of fees receivable, goodwill, intangible assets, deferred tax assets and other long-lived assets, as well as tax accruals and other liabilities. In addition, estimates are used in revenue recognition, income tax expense or benefit, performance-based compensation charges, depreciation and amortization. Management believes its use of estimates in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements to be reasonable.
Management continually evaluates and revises its estimates using historical experience and other factors, including the general economic environment and actions it may take in the future. Management adjusts these estimates when facts and circumstances dictate. However, these estimates may involve significant uncertainties and judgments and cannot be determined with precision. In addition, these estimates are based on management’s best judgment at a point in time. As a result, differences between estimates and actual results could be material and would be reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements in future periods.
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company paid $0.6 million of restricted cash for deferred consideration related to a 2022 acquisition.
Revenue recognition. Revenue is recognized in accordance with the requirements of FASB ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC Topic 606”). Revenue is only recognized when all of the required criteria for revenue recognition have been met. The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations present revenue net of any sales or value-added taxes that we collect from customers and remit to government authorities. ASC Topic 270 requires certain disclosures in interim financial statements around the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Note 3 — Revenue and Related Matters provides additional information regarding the Company’s revenues.
Adoption of new accounting standard. The Company adopted the accounting standard described below during 2024.
Segment Reporting— In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting: Improvements in Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). The amendments in the ASU are expected to improve disclosures about a public entity’s reportable segments and addresses requests from investors and other allocators of capital for additional, more detailed information about a reportable segment’s expenses. ASU 2023-07 requires public companies to disclose, on an annual and interim basis, significant expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) and included within each reported measure of segment profit and loss. The amendments in the ASU require that a public company provide all annual disclosures about a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets currently required under ASC 280 in interim periods. The amendments in the ASU also require that a public entity disclose, on an annual and interim basis, an amount for other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition. The other segment items category is the difference between segment revenue less the significant expenses disclosed and each reported measure of segment profit or loss. The amendments in the ASU, among other items, also require that a public company disclose the title and position of the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measure(s) of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. The ASU applies to all public entities that are required to report segment information in accordance with Topic 280. All public entities are required to report segment information in accordance with the new guidance starting in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 effective with the 2024 10-K and the adoption only impacted its disclosures with no impacts to the Company's results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.
Accounting standards issued but not yet adopted. The FASB has issued accounting standards that have not yet become effective as of June 30, 2025 and may impact the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements or related disclosures in future periods. The standards and their potential impacts are discussed below.
Income Taxes— In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). The amendments in this ASU are expected to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. ASU 2023-09 requires entities to enhance income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. Companies will need to disaggregate the disclosure of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) by federal, state, and foreign taxes on an annual basis. Additionally, on an annual basis, companies would disclose income taxes paid disaggregated by individual jurisdiction using a quantitative threshold of 5% of total income taxes paid. Public business entities would also be required to provide, on an annual basis, rate reconciliation information by specific categories, including state and local income tax, the effect of cross-border tax laws, foreign tax effects, changes in prior year unrecognized tax benefits, and tax credits, among others. Additionally, some categories would then require disaggregation based on a quantitative threshold of 5%. The foreign tax effect category requires disaggregation by both jurisdiction and nature. The ASU also requires additional qualitative disclosures. All public entities will be required to report income tax information in accordance with the new guidance starting in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company expects this ASU to only impact its disclosures with no impacts to the Company's results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.
Income Statement— In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income- Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (“ASU 2024-03”). The amendments in this ASU are expected to improve the disclosures about a public business entity’s expenses and address requests from investors for more detailed information about the types of expenses (including employee compensation, depreciation and amortization) in commonly presented expense captions (such as cost of sales, SG&A and research and development). ASU 2024-03 will require a quantitative disclosure of the components of each income statement line item (e.g., cost of services and product development and selling, general and administrative expenses). It will also require entities to disclose the total amount of selling expenses, and, on an annual basis, an entity’s definition of selling expenses. The amendments are effective for annual periods with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company expects this ASU to only impact its disclosures with no impacts to the Company's results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.
Note 2 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquired businesses over the estimated fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible net assets acquired. Evaluations of the recoverability of goodwill are performed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350, which requires an annual assessment of potential goodwill impairment at the reporting unit level and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable.
When performing the annual assessment of the recoverability of goodwill, the Company initially performs a qualitative analysis evaluating whether any events or circumstances occurred or exist that provide evidence that it is more likely than not that the
fair value of any of the Company’s reporting units is less than the related carrying amount. If the Company does not believe that it is more likely than not that the fair value of any of the Company’s reporting units is less than the related carrying amount, then no quantitative impairment test is performed. However, if the results of the qualitative assessment indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its respective carrying amount, then a quantitative impairment test is performed. Evaluating the recoverability of goodwill requires judgments and assumptions regarding future trends and events. As a result, both the precision and reliability of the estimates are subject to uncertainty.
The Company’s most recent annual impairment test of goodwill was a qualitative analysis conducted during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 that indicated no impairment. Subsequent to completing the 2024 annual impairment test, there were no events or changes in circumstances noted that required an interim impairment test.
The table below presents changes to the carrying amount of goodwill by segment during the six months ended June 30, 2025 (in thousands).
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| | Insights | | Conferences | | Consulting | | Total |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 (1) | $ | 2,650,981 | | | $ | 183,920 | | | $ | 95,304 | | | $ | 2,930,205 | |
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| Foreign currency translation impact | 6,405 | | | 105 | | | 991 | | | 7,501 | |
| Balance at June 30, 2025 (1) | $ | 2,657,386 | | | $ | 184,025 | | | $ | 96,295 | | | $ | 2,937,706 | |
(1)The Company does not have any accumulated goodwill impairment losses.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
The tables below present reconciliations of the carrying amounts of the Company’s finite-lived intangible assets as of the dates indicated (in thousands).
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| June 30, 2025 | | Customer
Relationships | | Other | | Total |
| Gross cost at December 31, 2024 | | $ | 1,071,917 | | | $ | 10,200 | | | $ | 1,082,117 | |
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| Intangible assets fully amortized | | (70,120) | | | — | | | (70,120) | |
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| Foreign currency translation impact | | 21,750 | | | — | | | 21,750 | |
| Gross cost | | 1,023,547 | | | 10,200 | | | 1,033,747 | |
| Accumulated amortization (1) | | (650,044) | | | (7,768) | | | (657,812) | |
| Balance at June 30, 2025 | | $ | 373,503 | | | $ | 2,432 | | | $ | 375,935 | |
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| December 31, 2024 | | Customer
Relationships | | | | Other | | Total |
| Gross cost | | $ | 1,071,917 | | | | | $ | 10,200 | | | $ | 1,082,117 | |
| Accumulated amortization (1) | | (665,131) | | | | | (7,297) | | | (672,428) | |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | | $ | 406,786 | | | | | $ | 2,903 | | | $ | 409,689 | |
(1) Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the following periods: Customer relationships—6 to 13 years and Other—11 years.
Amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets was $20.2 million and $22.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and $42.1 million and $45.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The estimated future amortization expense by year for finite-lived intangible assets is presented in the table below (in thousands).
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| 2025 (remaining six months) | $ | 40,182 | |
| 2026 | 80,064 | |
| 2027 | 79,456 | |
| 2028 | 77,984 | |
| 2029 | 77,906 | |
| 2030 | 20,343 | |
| $ | 375,935 | |
Note 3 — Revenue and Related Matters
Disaggregated Revenue — The Company’s disaggregated revenue by reportable segment is presented in the tables below for the periods indicated (in thousands).
By Primary Geographic Market (1)
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| Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | | | |
| Primary Geographic Market | Insights | Conferences | Consulting | Total |
| United States and Canada | $ | 826,358 | | $ | 138,285 | | $ | 91,779 | | $ | 1,056,422 | |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | 329,817 | | 55,295 | | 42,796 | | 427,908 | |
| Other International | 163,278 | | 17,827 | | 21,019 | | 202,124 | |
| Total revenues | $ | 1,319,453 | | $ | 211,407 | | $ | 155,594 | | $ | 1,686,454 | |
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| Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | | | |
| Primary Geographic Market | Insights | Conferences | Consulting | Total |
| United States and Canada | $ | 832,719 | | $ | 131,119 | | $ | 90,943 | | $ | 1,054,781 | |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | 287,650 | | 46,629 | | 34,681 | | 368,960 | |
| Other International | 145,623 | | 8,336 | | 17,360 | | 171,319 | |
| Total revenues | $ | 1,265,992 | | $ | 186,084 | | $ | 142,984 | | $ | 1,595,060 | |
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| Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | | | |
| Primary Geographic Market | Insights | Conferences | Consulting | Total |
| United States and Canada | $ | 1,673,639 | | $ | 193,869 | | $ | 182,743 | | $ | 2,050,251 | |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | 651,517 | | 64,437 | | 75,099 | | 791,053 | |
| Other International | 316,124 | | 25,698 | | 37,458 | | 379,280 | |
| Total revenues | $ | 2,641,280 | | $ | 284,004 | | $ | 295,300 | | $ | 3,220,584 | |
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| Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | | | |
| Primary Geographic Market | Insights | Conferences | Consulting | Total |
| United States and Canada | $ | 1,667,940 | | $ | 179,209 | | $ | 169,482 | | $ | 2,016,631 | |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | 575,193 | | 56,957 | | 71,283 | | 703,433 | |
| Other International | 291,031 | | 19,987 | | 36,904 | | 347,922 | |
| Total revenues | $ | 2,534,164 | | $ | 256,153 | | $ | 277,669 | | $ | 3,067,986 | |
(1)Revenue is reported based on where the sale is fulfilled.
The Company’s revenue is generated primarily through direct sales to clients by domestic and international sales forces and a network of independent international sales agents.
By Timing of Revenue Recognition
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| Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | | | |
| Timing of Revenue Recognition | Insights | Conferences | Consulting | Total |
| Transferred over time (1) | $ | 1,260,911 | | $ | — | | $ | 109,882 | | $ | 1,370,793 | |
| Transferred at a point in time (2) | 58,542 | | 211,407 | | 45,712 | | 315,661 | |
| Total revenues | $ | 1,319,453 | | $ | 211,407 | | $ | 155,594 | | $ | 1,686,454 | |
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| Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | | | |
| Timing of Revenue Recognition | Insights | Conferences | Consulting | Total |
| Transferred over time (1) | $ | 1,187,626 | | $ | — | | $ | 106,584 | | $ | 1,294,210 | |
| Transferred at a point in time (2) | 78,366 | | 186,084 | | 36,400 | | 300,850 | |
| Total revenues | $ | 1,265,992 | | $ | 186,084 | | $ | 142,984 | | $ | 1,595,060 | |
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| Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | | | |
| Timing of Revenue Recognition | Insights | Conferences | Consulting | Total |
| Transferred over time (1) | $ | 2,513,499 | | $ | — | | $ | 214,034 | | $ | 2,727,533 | |
| Transferred at a point in time (2) | 127,781 | | 284,004 | | 81,266 | | 493,051 | |
| Total revenues | $ | 2,641,280 | | $ | 284,004 | | $ | 295,300 | | $ | 3,220,584 | |
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| Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | | | |
| Timing of Revenue Recognition | Insights | Conferences | Consulting | Total |
| Transferred over time (1) | $ | 2,369,894 | | $ | — | | $ | 215,171 | | $ | 2,585,065 | |
| Transferred at a point in time (2) | 164,270 | | 256,153 | | 62,498 | | 482,921 | |
| Total revenues | $ | 2,534,164 | | $ | 256,153 | | $ | 277,669 | | $ | 3,067,986 | |
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(1)Insights revenues in this category are recognized in connection with performance obligations that are satisfied over time using a time-elapsed output method to measure progress. Consulting revenues in this category are recognized over time using costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion.
(2)The revenues in this category are recognized in connection with performance obligations that are satisfied at the point in time that the contractual deliverables are provided to the customer.
Performance Obligations — For customer contracts that are greater than one year in duration, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to performance obligations that were unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of June 30, 2025 was approximately $6.1 billion. The Company expects to recognize $2.0 billion, $2.9 billion and $1.2 billion of this revenue (most of which pertains to Insights) during the remainder of 2025, the year ending December 31, 2026 and thereafter, respectively. The Company applies a practical expedient that is permitted under ASC Topic 606 and, accordingly, it does not disclose such performance obligation information for customer contracts that have original durations of one year or less. The Company’s performance obligations for contracts meeting this ASC Topic 606 disclosure exclusion primarily include: (i) stand-ready services under Insights subscription contracts; (ii) holding conferences and meetings where attendees and exhibitors can participate; and (iii) providing customized Consulting solutions for clients under fixed fee and time and materials engagements. The remaining duration of these performance obligations is generally less than one year, which aligns with the period that the parties have enforceable rights and obligations under the affected contracts.
Customer Contract Assets and Liabilities — The timing of the recognition of revenue and the amount and timing of the Company’s billings and cash collections, including upfront customer payments, result in the recognition of both assets and liabilities on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The table below provides information regarding certain of the Company’s balance sheet accounts that pertain to its contracts with customers (in thousands).
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| June 30, | | December 31, |
| 2025 | | 2024 |
| Assets: | | | |
| Fees receivable, gross (1) | $ | 1,269,663 | | | $ | 1,704,725 | |
| Contract assets recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets (2) | $ | 56,005 | | | $ | 31,056 | |
| | | |
| Contract liabilities: | | | |
| Deferred revenues (current liability) (3) | $ | 2,691,487 | | | $ | 2,762,927 | |
| Non-current deferred revenues recorded in Other liabilities (3) | 23,123 | | | 27,389 | |
| Total contract liabilities | $ | 2,714,610 | | | $ | 2,790,316 | |
(1)Fees receivable represent an unconditional right to payment from the Company’s customers and include both billed and unbilled amounts.
(2)Contract assets represent recognized revenue for which the Company does not have an unconditional right to payment as of the balance sheet date because the project may be subject to a progress billing milestone or some other billing restrictions.
(3)Deferred revenues represent amounts (i) for which the Company has received an upfront customer payment or (ii) that pertain to recognized fees receivable. Both situations occur before the completion of the Company’s performance obligation(s).
The Company recognized revenue of $1.2 billion during both the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and $1.8 billion and $1.7 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, that was attributable to deferred revenues that were recorded at the beginning of each such period. Those amounts primarily consisted of Insights revenues that were recognized ratably as control of the goods or services passed to the customer during the reporting periods. During each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company did not record any material impairments related to its contract assets.
Note 4 — Computation of Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution of securities that could share in earnings. Potential shares of common stock are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share when their effect would be anti-dilutive.
The table below sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted income per share for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data).
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| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| | | June 30, | | June 30, |
| | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Numerator: | | | | | | | | |
| Net income used for calculating basic and diluted income per share | | $ | 240,783 | | | $ | 229,548 | | | $ | 451,722 | | | $ | 440,093 | |
| Denominator: | | | | | | | | |
| Weighted average common shares used in the calculation of basic income per share | | 77,157 | | | 77,816 | | | 77,257 | | 78,078 |
| Dilutive effect of outstanding awards associated with stock-based compensation plans (1) | | 202 | | | 472 | | | 349 | | 573 |
| Shares used in the calculation of diluted income per share | | 77,359 | | | 78,288 | | | 77,606 | | 78,651 |
| Basic income per share | | $ | 3.12 | | | $ | 2.95 | | | $ | 5.85 | | | $ | 5.64 | |
| Diluted income per share | | $ | 3.11 | | | $ | 2.93 | | | $ | 5.82 | | | $ | 5.60 | |
(1)Certain outstanding awards associated with stock-based compensation plans were not included in the computation of diluted income per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive. These anti-dilutive outstanding awards associated with stock-based compensation plans was 0.4 million and 0.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, and approximately 0.1 million for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
Note 5 — Stock-Based Compensation
The Company grants stock-based compensation awards as an incentive for employees and directors to contribute to the Company’s long-term success. The Company currently awards stock-settled stock appreciation rights, service-based and performance-based restricted stock units, and common stock equivalents. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had 5.2 million shares of its common stock, par value $0.0005 per share, (the “Common Stock”) available for stock-based compensation awards under the Gartner, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan as amended and restated in June 2023 (the “Plan”).
The tables below summarize the Company’s stock-based compensation expense by award type and expense category line item during the periods indicated (in millions).
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| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| | | June 30, | | June 30, |
| Award type | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Stock appreciation rights | | $ | 4.0 | | | $ | 3.0 | | | $ | 7.4 | | | $ | 7.6 | |
| Restricted stock units | | 38.7 | | | 36.4 | | | 85.3 | | | 82.0 | |
| Common stock equivalents | | 0.3 | | | 0.3 | | | 0.5 | | | 0.6 | |
| Total (1) | | $ | 43.0 | | | $ | 39.7 | | | $ | 93.2 | | | $ | 90.2 | |
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| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| | | June 30, | | June 30, |
| Expense category line item | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Cost of services and product development | | $ | 16.9 | | | $ | 15.3 | | | $ | 37.5 | | | $ | 34.8 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | | 26.1 | | | 24.4 | | | 55.7 | | | 55.4 | |
| Total (1) | | $ | 43.0 | | | $ | 39.7 | | | $ | 93.2 | | | $ | 90.2 | |
(1)Includes costs of $19.0 million and $18.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $47.0 million and $49.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, for awards to retirement-eligible employees. Those awards are expensed on an accelerated basis.
Note 6 — Segment Information
The Company’s products and services are delivered through three segments – Business and Technology Insights, or “Insights” , Conferences and Consulting, as described below.
•Insights equips executives and their teams from every function and across all industries with actionable, objective business and technology insights, guidance and tools. Our experienced experts deliver all this value informed by an unmatched combination of practitioner-sourced and data-driven research to help our clients address their mission critical priorities.
•Conferences provides executives and teams across an organization the opportunity to learn, share and network. From our Gartner Symposium/Xpo series, to industry-leading conferences focused on specific business roles and topics, to peer-driven sessions, our offerings enable attendees to experience the best of Gartner insights and guidance.
•Consulting serves senior executives leading technology-driven strategic initiatives leveraging the power of Gartner’s actionable, objective insights. Through custom analysis and on-the-ground support we enable optimized technology investments and stronger performance on our clients’ mission critical priorities.
The Company's Chief Executive Officer is its chief operating decision maker (CODM). The CODM evaluates segment performance and allocates resources based on gross contribution. Gross contribution, as presented in the tables below, is defined as operating income or loss excluding certain Cost of services and product development expenses, Selling, general and administrative expenses, Depreciation, Amortization of intangibles, Acquisition and integration charges and Gain from sale of divested operation. Certain bonus and fringe benefit costs included in consolidated Cost of services and product development are not allocated to segment expense. The CODM uses gross contribution to allocate resources (including financial resources and employees) for each segment primarily in the Company's annual budgeting process. The CODM then monitors budgeted
versus actual results regularly to assess segment operating performance, identify business trends, and modify resource allocations as needed. The accounting policies used by the reportable segments are the same as those used by the Company. There are no intersegment revenues. The Company does not identify or allocate assets, including capital expenditures, by reportable segment. Accordingly, assets are not reported by segment because the information is not available by segment and is not reviewed in the evaluation of segment performance or in making decisions regarding the allocation of resources.
The tables below present information about the Company’s reportable segments for the periods indicated (in thousands).
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| Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Insights | Conferences | Consulting | Consolidated |
| Revenues | $ | 1,319,453 | | $ | 211,407 | | $ | 155,594 | | $ | 1,686,454 | |
| Less: | | | | |
| Personnel expenses | 299,525 | | 18,881 | | 86,511 | | 404,917 | |
| Product and content delivery expenses | 38,298 | | 65,197 | | 4,052 | | 107,547 | |
| Other (1) | 6,955 | | 5,941 | | 3,476 | | 16,372 | |
| Gross contribution | 974,675 | | 121,388 | | 61,555 | | 1,157,618 | |
| Cost of services and product development - unallocated (2) | | | | 2,895 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | | | | 776,888 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | | | 50,739 | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| Interest expenses and other, net | | | | 9,303 | |
| Income before income taxes | | | | $ | 317,793 | |
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| Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Insights | Conferences | Consulting | Consolidated |
| Revenues | $ | 1,265,992 | | $ | 186,084 | | $ | 142,984 | | $ | 1,595,060 | |
| Less: | | | | |
| Personnel expenses | 282,155 | | 16,541 | | 82,021 | | 380,717 | |
| Product and content delivery expenses | 44,057 | | 56,055 | | 4,682 | | 104,794 | |
| Other (1) | 6,659 | | 5,376 | | 2,562 | | 14,597 | |
| Gross contribution | 933,121 | | 108,112 | | 53,719 | | 1,094,952 | |
| Cost of services and product development - unallocated (2) | | | | 13,206 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | | | | 712,071 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | | | 50,534 | |
| Acquisition and integration charges | | | | 358 | |
| | | | |
| Interest expenses and other, net | | | | 19,486 | |
| | | | |
| Income before income taxes | | | | $ | 299,297 | |
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| Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Insights | Conferences | Consulting | Consolidated |
| Revenues | $ | 2,641,280 | | $ | 284,004 | | $ | 295,300 | | $ | 3,220,584 | |
| Less: | | | | |
| Personnel expenses | 588,887 | | 36,626 | | 165,603 | | 791,116 | |
| Product and content delivery expenses | 79,475 | | 89,368 | | 7,314 | | 176,157 | |
| Other (1) | 13,720 | | 9,240 | | 7,436 | | 30,396 | |
| Gross contribution | 1,959,198 | | 148,770 | | 114,947 | | 2,222,915 | |
| Cost of services and product development - unallocated (2) | | | | 9,092 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | | | | 1,507,196 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | | | 101,499 | |
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| Interest expenses and other, net | | | | 20,327 | |
| Income before income taxes | | | | $ | 584,801 | |
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| Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Insights | Conferences | Consulting | Consolidated |
| Revenues | $ | 2,534,164 | | $ | 256,153 | | $ | 277,669 | | $ | 3,067,986 | |
| Less: | | | | |
| Personnel expenses | 556,744 | | 32,224 | | 155,394 | | 744,362 | |
| Product and content delivery expenses | 87,644 | | 83,848 | | 6,873 | | 178,365 | |
| Other (1) | 12,086 | | 8,714 | | 7,396 | | 28,196 | |
| Gross contribution | 1,877,690 | | 131,367 | | 108,006 | | 2,117,063 | |
| Cost of services and product development - unallocated (2) | | | | 21,832 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | | | | 1,401,904 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | | | 99,841 | |
| Acquisition and integration charges | | | | 818 | |
| | | | |
| Interest expenses and other, net | | | | 33,814 | |
| | | | |
| Income before income taxes | | | | $ | 558,854 | |
(1)Other consists primarily of travel and entertainment and workplace expenses.
(2)The unallocated amounts consist of certain bonus and fringe costs recorded in consolidated Cost of services and product development that are not allocated to segment expense. The Company’s policy is to allocate bonuses to segments at 100% of a segment employee’s target bonus. Amounts above or below 100% are absorbed by corporate.
Note 7 — Debt
The Company’s total outstanding borrowings are summarized in the table below (in thousands). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | June 30, | | December 31, |
| Description | | 2025 | | 2024 |
2024 Credit Agreement - Revolving facility (1), (2) | | $ | 274,400 | | | $ | 274,400 | |
4.50% Senior Notes due 2028 (“2028 Notes”) | | 800,000 | | | 800,000 | |
3.625% Senior Notes due 2029 (“2029 Notes”) | | 600,000 | | | 600,000 | |
3.75% Senior Notes due 2030 (“2030 Notes”) | | 800,000 | | | 800,000 | |
Other (3) | | 5,000 | | | 5,000 | |
Principal amount outstanding (4) | | 2,479,400 | | | 2,479,400 | |
Less: deferred financing fees (5) | | (17,410) | | | (19,485) | |
| Net balance sheet carrying amount | | $ | 2,461,990 | | | $ | 2,459,915 | |
(1)The contractual annualized interest rate as of June 30, 2025 on the 2024 Credit Agreement was 5.725%, which consisted of Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) of 4.375% plus a margin of 1.350%. However, the Company has an interest rate swap contract that effectively converts the floating SOFR on outstanding amounts to a fixed base rate.
(2)The Company had approximately $0.7 billion of available borrowing capacity on the 2024 Credit Agreement revolver (not including the expansion feature) as of June 30, 2025.
(3)Consists of a State of Connecticut economic development loan originated in 2019 with a 10-year maturity and bears interest at a fixed rate of 1.75%. This loan may be repaid at any time by the Company without penalty.
(4)The weighted average annual effective rate on the Company’s outstanding debt for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, including the effects of its interest rate swaps discussed below, was 4.85% and 4.87%, respectively.
(5)Deferred financing fees are being amortized to Interest expense, net over the term of the related debt obligation.
2024 Credit Agreement
On March 26, 2024, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “2024 Credit Agreement”) among the Company, as borrower, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”).
The 2024 Credit Agreement provides for a $1.0 billion senior unsecured five-year revolving facility. The facility may be increased, at the Company’s option and under certain conditions, by up to an additional $750 million in the aggregate. The facility may be used for revolving loans, and up to $75.0 million may be used for letters of credit. The revolving loans may be borrowed, repaid and re-borrowed until March 26, 2029, at which time all amounts borrowed must be repaid, subject to customary extension mechanics. The 2024 Credit Agreement contains certain customary restrictive loan covenants, including, among others, a financial covenant requiring a maximum leverage ratio and covenants limiting the Company’s ability to grant liens, make acquisitions, be acquired and the ability of the Company’s subsidiaries to incur indebtedness. The Company was in compliance with all financial covenants as of June 30, 2025.
On March 26, 2024, the Company borrowed $274.4 million under the 2024 Credit Agreement. The initial borrowing was used to repay the outstanding amounts under the 2020 Credit Agreement. Additional amounts borrowed under the 2024 Credit Agreement will be used for working capital needs and general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the funding of acquisitions and investments, payment of capital expenditures and the repurchase of shares.
Interest under the revolving facility accrues, at a variable rate, based on, at our option, (i) the Secured Overnight Funding Rate (“SOFR”) plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% or (ii) an alternate base rate (“Base Rate”) plus, in each case, an applicable margin, and is payable monthly. The applicable margin ranges between 1.125% and 1.75%, depending on the lower rate determined by either the Company’s leverage ratio or the credit rating of the Company’s senior unsecured debt. At June 30, 2025, the applicable all-in margin on the revolving facility was 1.35% (including the credit spread adjustment). The commitment fee payable on the unused portion of the facility is equal to between 0.125% and 0.25% based on utilization of the facility. The Company has also agreed to pay customary letter of credit fees.
2029 Notes
On June 18, 2021, the Company issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Senior Notes due 2029. The 2029 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of June 18, 2021 (the “2029 Note Indenture”), among the Company, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.
The 2029 Notes were issued at an issue price of 100.0% and bear interest at a rate of 3.625% per annum. Interest on the 2029 Notes is payable on June 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning on December 15, 2021. The 2029 Notes will mature on June 15, 2029.
The Company may redeem some or all of the 2029 Notes at any time on or after June 15, 2024 for cash at the redemption prices set forth in the 2029 Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
On March 26, 2024, in connection with the closing of the 2024 Credit Agreement and as a result of the termination of the 2020 Credit Agreement, the Company’s subsidiaries that guaranteed the Company’s 2029 Notes were released from their guarantee obligations with respect to the Notes, in accordance with the terms of the indenture pursuant to which the 2029 Notes was issued.
2030 Notes
On September 28, 2020, the Company issued $800.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.75% Senior Notes due 2030. The 2030 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of September 28, 2020 (the “2030 Note Indenture”), among the Company, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.
The 2030 Notes were issued at an issue price of 100.0% and bear interest at a rate of 3.75% per annum. Interest on the 2030 Notes is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on April 1, 2021. The 2030 Notes will mature on October 1, 2030.
The Company may redeem some or all of the 2030 Notes at any time on or after October 1, 2025 for cash at the redemption prices set forth in the 2030 Note Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. Prior to October 1, 2025, the Company may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2030 Notes in connection with certain equity offerings, or some or all of the 2030 Notes with a “make-whole” premium, in each case subject to the terms set forth in the 2030 Note Indenture.
On March 26, 2024, in connection with the closing of the 2024 Credit Agreement and as a result of the termination of the 2020 Credit Agreement, the Company’s subsidiaries that guaranteed the Company’s 2030 Notes were released from their guarantee
obligations with respect to the Notes, in accordance with the terms of the indenture pursuant to which the 2030 Notes was issued.
2028 Notes
On June 22, 2020, the Company issued $800.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% Senior Notes due 2028. The 2028 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of June 22, 2020 (the “2028 Note Indenture”), among the Company, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.
The 2028 Notes were issued at an issue price of 100.0% and bear interest at a rate of 4.50% per annum. Interest on the 2028 Notes is payable on January 1 and July 1 of each year, beginning on January 1, 2021. The 2028 Notes will mature on July 1, 2028.
The Company may redeem some or all of the 2028 Notes at any time on or after July 1, 2023 for cash at the redemption prices set forth in the 2028 Note Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
On March 26, 2024, in connection with the closing of the 2024 Credit Agreement and as a result of the termination of the 2020 Credit Agreement, the Company’s subsidiaries that guaranteed the Company’s 2028 Notes were released from their guarantee obligations with respect to the Notes, in accordance with the terms of the indenture pursuant to which the 2028 Notes was issued.
Interest Rate Swap
As of June 30, 2025, the Company had one fixed-for-floating interest rate swap contract with a notional value of $350.0 million that matures in September 2025. Under the contract, the Company pays a base fixed rate of 2.98% and in return receives a floating Term SOFR base rate on 30-day notional borrowings.
Effective June 30, 2020, the Company de-designated all of its interest rate swaps and discontinued hedge accounting. Accordingly, subsequent changes to the fair value of the interest rate swap are recorded in Other income, net. The amounts previously recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss are amortized into Interest expense, net over the terms of the hedged forecasted interest payments. As of June 30, 2025, $4.3 million is remaining in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net. See Note 10 — Derivatives and Hedging for the amounts remaining in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax effect, at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. See Note 11 — Fair Value Disclosures for a discussion of the fair values of Company’s interest rate swaps.
Note 8 — Equity
Share Repurchase Authorization
In 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to $1.2 billion of the Company’s common stock. The Board authorized incremental share repurchases of up to an aggregate additional $4.1 billion of the Company’s common stock from February 2021 to July 2024. As of June 30, 2025, $0.6 billion remained available under the share repurchase program. The Company may repurchase its common stock from time-to-time in amounts, at prices and in the manner that the Company deems appropriate, subject to the availability of stock, prevailing market conditions, the trading price of the stock, the Company’s financial performance and other conditions. Repurchases may be made through open market purchases (which may include repurchase plans designed to comply with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), accelerated share repurchases, private transactions or other transactions and will be funded by cash on hand and borrowings. Repurchases may also be made from time-to-time in connection with the settlement of the Company’s stock-based compensation awards.
The Company’s share repurchase activity is presented in the table below for the periods indicated. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| | | June 30, | | June 30, |
| | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Number of shares repurchased (1) | | 659,883 | | | 778,575 | | | 960,628 | | | 1,268,309 | |
| Cash paid for repurchased shares (in thousands) (2) | | $ | 274,483 | | | $ | 339,593 | | | $ | 437,155 | | | $ | 564,717 | |
(1)The average purchase price for repurchased shares was $417.99 and $442.60 for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $446.06 and $449.19 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The repurchased shares during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 included purchases for both open market purchases and stock-based compensation award settlements.
(2)The cash paid for repurchased shares during the six months ended June 30, 2025 included $10.0 million of open market purchases with trade dates in December 2024 that settled in January 2025. The cash paid for repurchased shares during the three months ended June 30, 2025 excluded $6.0 million of open market purchases with trade dates in June 2025 that settled in July 2025 and excise tax accrued. The cash paid for repurchased shares during the three months ended June 30, 2024 excluded $5.0 million of open market purchases with trade dates in June 2024 that settled in July 2024 and excise tax accrued.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net (“AOCL”)
The tables below provide information about the changes in AOCL by component and the related amounts reclassified out of AOCL to income during the periods indicated (net of tax, in thousands) (1).
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Interest Rate
Swaps | | Defined
Benefit
Pension Plans | | Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments | | Total |
| Balance – March 31, 2025 | | $ | (6,410) | | | $ | (5,166) | | | $ | (56,273) | | | $ | (67,849) | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) activity during the period: | | | | | | | | |
Change in AOCL before reclassifications to income | | — | | | — | | | 17,789 | | | 17,789 | |
Reclassifications from AOCL to income (2), (3) | | 3,394 | | | 51 | | | — | | | 3,445 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net | | 3,394 | | | 51 | | | 17,789 | | | 21,234 | |
| Balance – June 30, 2025 | | $ | (3,016) | | | $ | (5,115) | | | $ | (38,484) | | | $ | (46,615) | |
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Interest Rate
Swaps | | Defined
Benefit
Pension Plans | | Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments | | Total |
| Balance – March 31, 2024 | | $ | (20,561) | | | $ | (5,680) | | | $ | (56,145) | | | $ | (82,386) | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) activity during the period: | | | | | | | | |
Change in AOCL before reclassifications to income | | — | | | — | | | (2,967) | | | (2,967) | |
Reclassifications from AOCL to income (2), (3) | | 3,649 | | | 51 | | | — | | | 3,700 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net | | 3,649 | | | 51 | | | (2,967) | | | 733 | |
| Balance – June 30, 2024 | | $ | (16,912) | | | $ | (5,629) | | | $ | (59,112) | | | $ | (81,653) | |
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | | | | | | | |
| | Interest Rate
Swaps | | Defined
Benefit
Pension Plans | | Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments | | Total |
| Balance – December 31, 2024 | | $ | (9,800) | | | $ | (5,214) | | | $ | (73,319) | | | $ | (88,333) | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) activity during the period: | | | | | | | | |
Change in AOCL before reclassifications to income | | — | | | — | | | 34,835 | | | 34,835 | |
Reclassifications from AOCL to income (2), (3) | | 6,784 | | | 99 | | | — | | | 6,883 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net | | 6,784 | | | 99 | | | 34,835 | | | 41,718 | |
| Balance – June 30, 2025 | | $ | (3,016) | | | $ | (5,115) | | | $ | (38,484) | | | $ | (46,615) | |
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| Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | | | | | | | |
| | Interest Rate
Swaps | | Defined
Benefit
Pension Plans | | Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments | | Total |
| Balance – December 31, 2023 | | $ | (24,162) | | | $ | (5,731) | | | $ | (46,438) | | | $ | (76,331) | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) activity during the period: | | | | | | | | |
Change in AOCL before reclassifications to income | | — | | | — | | | (12,674) | | | (12,674) | |
Reclassifications from AOCL to income (2), (3) | | 7,250 | | | 102 | | | — | | | 7,352 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net | | 7,250 | | | 102 | | | (12,674) | | | (5,322) | |
| Balance – June 30, 2024 | | $ | (16,912) | | | $ | (5,629) | | | $ | (59,112) | | | $ | (81,653) | |
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(1)Amounts in parentheses represent debits (deferred losses).
(2)$4.5 million and $4.9 million of the reclassifications related to interest rate swaps (cash flow hedges) were recorded in Interest expense, net, for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. $8.9 million and $9.7 million of the reclassifications related to interest rate swaps (cash flow hedges) were recorded in Interest expense, net, for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. See Note 7 — Debt and Note 10 — Derivatives and Hedging for information regarding the cash flow hedges.
(3)The reclassifications related to defined benefit pension plans were recorded in Other income, net.
The estimated net amount of the existing losses on the Company’s interest rate swaps that are reported in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net at June 30, 2025 that is expected to be reclassified into earnings during the remainder of 2025 is $4.3 million.
Note 9 — Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $77.0 million and $69.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The effective income tax rate was 24.2% and 23.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. While both periods include benefits related to research and development tax credits, the current year effective income tax rate reflects a lower benefit than the same period in the prior year.
The provision for income taxes was $133.1 million and $118.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The effective income tax rate was 22.8% and 21.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in the effective income tax rate was primarily due to the same factor that caused the year-over-year quarterly increase.
The Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $273.3 million on June 30, 2025 and $257.5 million on December 31, 2024.
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”) was enacted in the U.S. The OBBBA includes significant provisions, such as the permanent extension of certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, modifications to the international tax framework and the restoration of favorable tax treatment for certain business provisions. The legislation has multiple effective dates, with certain provisions effective in 2025 and others implemented through 2027. The Company is currently assessing the OBBBA's impact on its consolidated financial statements.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“the OECD”) has issued various tax proposals including a two-pillar approach to global taxation (BEPS 2.0/ Pillar Two), focusing on global profit allocation and a 15% global corporate minimum tax rate. Several countries in which Gartner does business have proposed or enacted new laws to align with OECD Pillar Two proposals. The minimum tax is treated as a current cost beginning in 2024 and does not have a significant impact on the Company's effective tax rate for the current period. Significant details around the provisions are still uncertain as the OECD and participating countries continue to work on defining the underlying rules and administrative procedures. The Company will continue to monitor and reflect the impact of such legislative changes in future financial statements as appropriate.
Note 10 — Derivatives and Hedging
The Company enters into a limited number of derivative contracts to mitigate the cash flow risk associated with changes in interest rates on variable-rate debt and changes in foreign exchange rates on forecasted foreign currency transactions. The Company accounts for its outstanding derivative contracts in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 815, which requires all derivatives, including derivatives designated as accounting hedges, to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. The tables below provide information regarding the Company’s outstanding derivative contracts as of the dates indicated (in thousands, except for number of contracts).
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| Derivative Contract Type | | Number of
Contracts | | Notional
Amounts | | Fair Value
Asset
(Liability), Net (3) | | Balance
Sheet
Line Item | | Unrealized
Loss Recorded
in AOCL, net of tax |
| Interest rate swap (1) | | 1 | | | $ | 350,000 | | | $ | 1,167 | | | Other current assets | | $ | (3,016) | |
| Foreign currency forwards (2) | | 22 | | | 78,467 | | | (177) | | | Accrued liabilities | | — | |
| Total | | 23 | | | $ | 428,467 | | | $ | 990 | | | | | $ | (3,016) | |
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| Derivative Contract Type | | Number of Contracts | | Notional
Amounts | | Fair Value
Asset
(Liability), Net (3) | | Balance
Sheet
Line Item | | Unrealized
Loss Recorded
in AOCL, net of tax |
| Interest rate swap (1) | | 1 | | | $ | 350,000 | | | $ | 3,095 | | | Other current assets | | $ | (9,800) | |
| Foreign currency forwards (2) | | 119 | | | 656,904 | | | (16) | | | Accrued liabilities | | — | |
| Total | | 120 | | | $ | 1,006,904 | | | $ | 3,079 | | | | | $ | (9,800) | |
(1)Effective June 30, 2020, the Company de-designated all of its interest rate swaps and discontinued hedge accounting. Accordingly, subsequent changes to fair value of the interest rate swap are recorded in Other income, net. The amounts previously recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss are amortized into Interest expense, net over the terms of the hedged forecasted interest payments. See Note 7 — Debt for additional information regarding the Company’s interest rate swap contract.
(2)The Company has foreign exchange transaction risk because it typically enters into transactions in the normal course of business that are denominated in foreign currencies that differ from the local functional currency. The Company enters into short-term foreign currency forward exchange contracts to mitigate the cash flow risk associated with changes in foreign currency rates on forecasted foreign currency transactions. These contracts are accounted for at fair value with realized and unrealized gains and losses recognized in Other income, net because the Company does not designate these contracts as hedges for accounting purposes. All of the outstanding foreign currency forward exchange contracts at June 30, 2025 matured before July 31, 2025.
(3)See Note 11 — Fair Value Disclosures for the determination of the fair values of these instruments.
At June 30, 2025, all of the Company’s derivative counterparties were investment grade financial institutions. The Company did not have any collateral arrangements with its derivative counterparties and none of the derivative contracts contained credit-risk related contingent features. The table below provides information regarding amounts recognized in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for derivative contracts for the periods indicated (in thousands).
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| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
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| Amount recorded in: | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Interest expense, net (1) | | $ | 4,471 | | | $ | 4,870 | | | $ | 8,935 | | | $ | 9,676 | |
| Other expense (income), net (2) | | 62 | | | (1,755) | | | (534) | | | (6,069) | |
Total expense, net | | $ | 4,533 | | | $ | 3,115 | | | $ | 8,401 | | | $ | 3,607 | |
(1)Consists of interest expense from interest rate swap contracts.
(2)Consists of net realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts and gains and losses on de-designated interest rate swaps.
Note 11 — Fair Value Disclosures
The Company’s financial instruments include cash equivalents, fees receivable from customers, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, all of which are normally short-term in nature. The Company believes that the carrying amounts of these financial instruments reasonably approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. The Company’s financial instruments also include its outstanding variable-rate borrowings under the 2024 Credit Agreement. The Company believes that the carrying amounts of its variable-rate borrowings reasonably approximate their fair values because the rates of interest on those borrowings reflect current market rates of interest for similar instruments with comparable maturities.
The Company enters into a limited number of derivatives transactions but does not enter into repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions or master netting arrangements. Receivables or payables that result from derivatives transactions are recorded gross in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
FASB ASC Topic 820 provides a framework for the measurement of fair value and a valuation hierarchy based on the transparency of inputs used in the valuation of assets and liabilities. Classification within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the resulting fair value measurement. The valuation hierarchy contains three levels. Level 1 measurements consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 measurements include significant other observable inputs such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets; observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves; and other market-corroborated inputs. Level 3 measurements include significant unobservable inputs such as internally-created valuation models. Generally, the Company does not utilize Level 3 valuation inputs to remeasure any of its assets or liabilities. However, Level 3 inputs may be used by the Company when certain long-lived assets, including identifiable intangible assets, goodwill, and right-of-use assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when there are indicators of impairment. Additionally, Level 3 inputs may be used by the Company in its required annual impairment review of goodwill. Information regarding the periodic assessment of the Company’s goodwill is included in Note 2 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets. The Company does not typically transfer assets or liabilities between different levels of the valuation hierarchy.
The table below presents the fair values of certain financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the Company's financial statements (in thousands).
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| Description | | June 30,
2025 | | December 31,
2024 |
| Assets: | | | | |
| Values based on Level 1 inputs: | | | | |
| Deferred compensation plan assets (1) | | $ | 17,171 | | | $ | 18,089 | |
| Total Level 1 inputs | | 17,171 | | | 18,089 | |
| Values based on Level 2 inputs: | | | | |
| Deferred compensation plan assets (1) | | 145,071 | | | 128,670 | |
| Foreign currency forward contracts (2) | | 44 | | | 1,852 | |
| Interest rate swap contract (3) | | 1,167 | | | 3,095 | |
| Total Level 2 inputs | | 146,282 | | | 133,617 | |
| Total Assets | | $ | 163,453 | | | $ | 151,706 | |
| Liabilities: | | | | |
| Values based on Level 2 inputs: | | | | |
| Deferred compensation plan liabilities (1) | | $ | 164,258 | | | $ | 148,564 | |
| Foreign currency forward contracts (2) | | 221 | | | 1,868 | |
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| Total Level 2 inputs | | 164,479 | | | 150,432 | |
| Total Liabilities | | $ | 164,479 | | | $ | 150,432 | |
(1)The Company has a deferred compensation plan for the benefit of certain highly compensated officers, managers and other key employees. The assets consist of investments in money market funds, mutual funds and company-owned life insurance contracts, which are valued based on Level 1 or Level 2 inputs. The related deferred compensation plan liabilities are recorded at fair value, or the estimated amount needed to settle the liability, which the Company considers to be a Level 2 input.
(2)The Company enters into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge the effects of adverse fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates (see Note 10 — Derivatives and Hedging). Valuation of these contracts is based on observable foreign currency exchange rates in active markets, which the Company considers to be a Level 2 input.
(3)The Company has an interest rate swap contract that hedges the risk of variability from interest payments on its borrowings (see Note 7 — Debt). The fair value of the interest rate swap is based on mark-to-market valuations prepared by a third-party broker. This valuation is based on observable interest rates from recently executed market transactions and other observable market data, which the Company considers to be Level 2 inputs. The Company independently corroborates the reasonableness of the valuations prepared by the third-party broker by using an electronic quotation service.
The table below presents the carrying amounts (net of deferred financing costs) and fair values of financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands). The estimated fair value of the financial instruments was derived from quoted market prices provided by an independent dealer, which the Company considers to be a Level 2 input.
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| | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value |
| | June 30, | | December 31, | | June 30, | | December 31, |
| Description | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| 2028 Notes | | $ | 795,922 | | | $ | 795,296 | | | $ | 792,048 | | | $ | 780,544 | |
| 2029 Notes | | 596,119 | | | 595,669 | | | 572,268 | | | 558,840 | |
| 2030 Notes | | 794,552 | | | 794,089 | | | 749,712 | | | 732,200 | |
| Total | | $ | 2,186,593 | | | $ | 2,185,054 | | | $ | 2,114,028 | | | $ | 2,071,584 | |
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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis
The Company’s certain long-lived assets, including identifiable intangible assets, goodwill, right-of-use assets and other long-lived assets, are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when there are indicators of impairment. The Company recorded an impairment loss of $0.6 million and $0.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, on right-of-use assets and other long-lived assets primarily related to certain office leases that the Company determined will no longer be used. The impairments were derived by comparing the fair value of the impacted assets to the carrying value of those assets as of the impairment measurement date, as required under ASC Topic 360 using Level 3 inputs. See Note 13 — Leases for additional discussion related to these impairment charges.
Note 12 — Contingencies
Legal Matters. The Company is involved in legal proceedings, claims and compliance matters arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company records a provision in its consolidated financial statements when it is determined that an unfavorable outcome in one of these matters is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company believes that the potential liability, if any, in excess of amounts already accrued for these contingencies will not have a material effect on its financial position, cash flows or results of operations when resolved in a future period.
Indemnifications. The Company has various agreements that may obligate it to indemnify the other party with respect to certain matters. Generally, these indemnification clauses are included in contracts arising in the normal course of business under which the Company customarily agrees to hold the other party harmless against losses arising from a breach of representations related to matters such as title to assets sold and licensed or certain intellectual property rights. It is not possible to predict the maximum potential amount of future payments under these indemnification agreements due to the conditional nature of the Company’s obligations and the unique facts of each particular agreement. Historically, payments made by the Company under
these agreements have not been material. As of June 30, 2025, the Company did not have any material payment obligations under any such indemnification agreements.
Note 13 — Leases
The Company’s leasing activities are primarily for facilities under cancelable and non-cancelable lease agreements expiring during 2025 and through 2038. These facilities support our executive and administrative activities, sales, systems support, operations, and other functions. The Company also has leases for office equipment and other assets, which are not significant. Certain of these lease agreements include (i) renewal options to extend the lease term for up to ten years and/or (ii) options to terminate the agreement within one year. Additionally, certain of the Company’s lease agreements provide standard recurring escalations of lease payments for, among other things, increases in a lessor’s maintenance costs and taxes. Under some lease
agreements, the Company may be entitled to allowances, free rent, lessor-financed tenant improvements and other incentives. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
The Company subleases certain office space that it does not intend to occupy. Such sublease arrangements expire during 2025 and through 2032 and primarily relate to facilities in Arlington, Virginia. Certain of the Company’s sublease agreements: (i) include renewal and termination options; (ii) provide for customary escalations of lease payments in the normal course of business; and (iii) grant the subtenant certain allowances, free rent, Gartner-financed tenant improvements and other incentives.
All of the Company’s leasing and subleasing activity is recognized in Selling, general and administrative expense in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The table below presents the Company’s net lease cost and certain other information related to the Company’s leasing activities as of and for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands).
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| | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
| | June 30, | June 30, |
| Description: | | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Operating lease cost (1) | | $ | 23,296 | | | $ | 25,656 | | | $ | 47,644 | | | $ | 51,559 | |
| Lease cost (2) | | 4,096 | | | 5,073 | | | 9,781 | | | 10,704 | |
| Sublease income | | (11,123) | | | (11,807) | | | (22,509) | | | (23,689) | |
| Total lease cost, net (3) (4) | | $ | 16,269 | | | $ | 18,922 | | | $ | 34,916 | | | $ | 38,574 | |
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities | | $ | 38,380 | | | $ | 38,787 | | | $ | 67,037 | | | $ | 72,836 | |
| Cash receipts from sublease arrangements | | $ | 10,936 | | | $ | 11,984 | | | $ | 22,080 | | | $ | 23,094 | |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | | $ | 10,048 | | | $ | 3,944 | | | $ | 15,119 | | | $ | 10,735 | |
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(1)Included in operating lease cost was $8.4 million and $9.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $16.9 million and $18.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, for costs related to subleasing activities.
(2)These amounts are primarily variable lease and nonlease costs that are not fixed at the lease commencement date or are dependent on something other than an index or a rate.
(3)The Company did not capitalize any operating lease costs during any of the periods presented.
(4)Amount excludes impairment charges on lease related assets, as discussed below.
The table below indicates where the discounted operating lease payments from the above table are classified in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands).
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| | June 30, | | December 31, |
| Description: | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 89,634 | | | $ | 100,312 | |
| Operating lease liabilities | | 311,150 | | | 339,779 | |
| Total operating lease liabilities included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | | $ | 400,784 | | | $ | 440,091 | |
In connection the continuing evaluation of its existing real estate portfolio, the Company reviewed certain of its right-of-use assets and related other long-lived assets for impairment under ASC 360. As a result of the evaluation, the Company recognized an impairment loss during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 of $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively, which is included as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The fair values for the asset groups relating to the impaired long-lived assets were estimated primarily using discounted cash flow models (income approach) with Level 3 inputs. The significant assumptions used in estimating fair values include the expected downtime prior to the commencement of future subleases, projected sublease income over the remaining lease periods and discount rates that reflect the level of risk associated with receiving future cash flows.
Note 14 — Subsequent Event
On July 31, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized incremental share repurchases of up to an additional $700.0 million of Gartner’s common stock. This authorization is in addition to the previously authorized repurchases of up to $5.3 billion, which, as of the end of July 2025, had approximately $350.0 million remaining.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The purpose of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is to facilitate an understanding of significant factors influencing the quarterly operating results, financial condition and cash flows of Gartner, Inc. Additionally, the MD&A conveys our expectations of the potential impact of known trends, events or uncertainties that may impact future results. You should read this discussion in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Form 10-K”). Historical results and percentage relationships are not necessarily indicative of operating results for future periods. References to “Gartner,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” in this MD&A are to Gartner, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are any statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, hopes, intentions, projections or strategies regarding the future. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “should,” “could,” “believe,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue” or other words of similar meaning.
We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment that involves numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Our future quarterly and annual revenues, operating income, results of operations and cash flows, as well as any forward-looking statement, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties, such as those disclosed or incorporated by reference in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Important factors that could cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in our forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to maintain and expand our products and services; our ability to keep pace with technological developments in artificial intelligence (“AI”) and comply with evolving AI regulations; our ability to achieve continued customer renewals and achieve new contract value, backlog and deferred revenue growth in light of competitive pressures; our ability to grow or sustain revenue from individual customers; our ability to expand or retain our customer base; our ability to carry out our strategic initiatives and manage associated costs; the timing of conferences and meetings, in particular our Gartner Symposium/Xpo series that normally occurs during the fourth quarter; our ability to achieve and effectively manage growth, including our ability to integrate our acquisitions and consummate and integrate future acquisitions; our ability to attract and retain a professional staff of analysts and consultants as well as experienced sales personnel upon whom we are dependent, especially in light of labor competition; our ability to successfully compete with existing competitors and potential new competitors; our ability to enforce and protect our intellectual property rights; the impact of cybersecurity incidents or other disruptions to our information systems; our ability to pay our debt obligations; the impact of global economic and geopolitical conditions, including inflation and recession; uncertain effects, both direct and indirect, of changes and volatility in tariffs and trade policies; risks associated with the creditworthiness, budget cuts, priorities and shutdown of governments and agencies; additional risks associated with international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; the impact on our business resulting from changes in international conditions, including those resulting from the conflict in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and current and future sanctions imposed by governments or other authorities; the impact of restructuring and other charges on our businesses and operations; our ability to meet sustainability commitments and comply with applicable regulatory requirements, as well as potential reactions by customers to these commitments; the impact of changes in tax policy (including global minimum tax legislation) and heightened scrutiny from various taxing authorities globally; changes to laws and regulations; and other risks and uncertainties. The potential fluctuations in our operating income could cause period-to-period comparisons of operating results not to be meaningful and could provide an unreliable indication of future operating results. A description of the risk factors associated with our business is included under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A. of the 2024 Form 10-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, estimates and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those listed above or described under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the 2024 Form 10-K. Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s opinion only as of the date on which they were made. Forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q speak only as of the date hereof, and forward-looking statements in documents attached that are incorporated by reference speak only as of the date of those documents. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation to review or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances as they occur.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) delivers actionable, objective business and technology insights that drive smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities.
We deliver our products and services globally through three business segments – Business and Technology Insights, Conferences and Consulting, as described below. In the second quarter of 2025, we renamed our segment previously referred to as Research to Business and Technology Insights (or “Insights”) to reflect the nature of the value we provide to clients. Our expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities.
•Insights equips executives and their teams from every function and across all industries with actionable, objective business and technology insights, guidance and tools. Our experienced experts deliver all this value informed by an unmatched combination of practitioner-sourced and data-driven research to help our clients address their mission critical priorities.
•Conferences provides executives and teams across an organization the opportunity to learn, share and network. From our Gartner Symposium/Xpo series, to industry-leading conferences focused on specific business roles and topics, to peer-driven sessions, our offerings enable attendees to experience the best of Gartner insights and guidance.
•Consulting serves senior executives leading technology-driven strategic initiatives leveraging the power of Gartner’s actionable, objective insights. Through custom analysis and on-the-ground support we enable optimized technology investments and stronger performance on our clients’ mission critical priorities.
As of June 30, 2025 we had 20,994 employees globally, an increase of 2.4% from June 30, 2024.
Recent Developments
Our Insights contract value with the US federal government was approximately $200.0 million at June 30, 2025, as compared to approximately $275.0 million at December 31, 2024. Over 60% of our US federal contracts have transacted in the first half of 2025, and slightly less than half of that contract value was retained. In addition to the non-renewals, we have received notices of termination-for-convenience from various US government agencies for approximately $20.0 million of contracts that are primarily scheduled to expire in the second half of 2025.
As the current geopolitical environment remains unpredictable, we continue to monitor and evaluate the impact, both direct and indirect, of government actions that could adversely impact our business operations and financial performance.
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”) was enacted in the U.S. The OBBBA includes significant provisions, such as the permanent extension of certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, modifications to the international tax framework and the restoration of favorable tax treatment for certain business provisions. The legislation has multiple effective dates, with certain provisions effective in 2025 and others implemented through 2027. We are currently assessing its impact on our consolidated financial statements.
BUSINESS MEASUREMENTS
We believe that the following business measurements are important performance indicators for our business segments:
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| BUSINESS SEGMENT | | BUSINESS MEASUREMENT |
| Insights | | Contract value represents the dollar value attributable to all of our subscription-related contracts. It is calculated as the annualized value of all contracts in effect at a specific point in time, without regard to the duration of the contract. Contract value primarily includes Insights deliverables for which revenue is recognized on a ratable basis, as well as other deliverables (primarily Conferences tickets) for which revenue is recognized when the deliverable is utilized. Comparing contract value year-over-year not only measures the short-term growth of our business, but also signals the long-term health of our Insights subscription business since it measures revenue that is highly likely to recur over a multi-year period. Our contract value consists of Global Technology Sales contract value, which includes sales to users and providers of technology, and Global Business Sales contract value, which includes sales to all other functional leaders. |
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| | Client retention rate represents a measure of client satisfaction and renewed business relationships at a specific point in time. Client retention is calculated on a percentage basis by dividing our current clients, who were also clients a year ago, by all clients from a year ago. Client retention is calculated at an enterprise level, which represents a single company or customer. |
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| | Wallet retention rate represents a measure of the amount of contract value we have retained with clients over a twelve-month period. Wallet retention is calculated on a percentage basis by dividing the contract value of our current clients, who were also clients a year ago, by the contract value from a year ago, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange. When wallet retention exceeds client retention, it is an indication of retention of higher-spending clients, or increased spending by retained clients, or both. Wallet retention is calculated at an enterprise level, which represents a single company or customer. |
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| Conferences | | Number of destination conferences represents the total number of hosted in-person conferences completed during the period. Single day, local meetings are excluded. |
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| | Number of destination conferences attendees represents the total number of people who attend in-person conferences. Single day, local meetings are excluded. |
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| Consulting | | Consulting backlog represents future revenue to be derived from in-process consulting and benchmark analytics engagements. |
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| | Utilization rate represents a measure of productivity of our consultants. Utilization rates are calculated for billable headcount on a percentage basis by dividing total hours billed by total hours available to bill. |
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL POSITION
The fundamentals of our strategy include a focus on creating actionable business and technology insights for executives and their teams, delivering innovative and highly differentiated product offerings, building a strong sales capability, providing world class client service with a focus on client engagement and retention, and continuously improving our operational effectiveness.
We had total revenues of $1.7 billion during the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 6% compared to the second quarter of 2024. During the second quarter of 2025, revenues for Insights increased by 4%, Conferences revenue increased by 14% and Consulting revenue increased by 9%, compared to the second quarter of 2024. For a more complete discussion of our results by segment, see Segment Results below.
For the second quarter of 2025 and 2024, we had net income of $240.8 million and $229.5 million, respectively, and diluted net income per share of $3.11 and $2.93, respectively. Cash provided by operating activities was $0.7 billion and $0.6 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of June 30, 2025, we had $2.2 billion of cash and cash equivalents and approximately $0.7 billion of available borrowing capacity on our revolving credit facility. For a more complete discussion of our cash flows and financial position, see the Liquidity and Capital Resources section below.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
For information regarding our critical accounting policies and estimates, please refer to Part II, Item 7, “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. There have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies previously disclosed in that report.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The FASB has issued accounting standards that have not yet become effective and that may impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements or its disclosures in future periods. Note 1 — Business and Basis of Presentation in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements provides information regarding those accounting standards.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results
The table below presents an analysis of selected line items and period-over-period changes in our interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated (in thousands).
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| Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Increase (Decrease) | | Increase
(Decrease)
% |
| Total revenues | $ | 1,686,454 | | | $ | 1,595,060 | | | $ | 91,394 | | | 6 | % |
| Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | |
| Cost of services and product development | 531,731 | | | 513,314 | | | 18,417 | | | 4 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | 776,888 | | | 712,071 | | | 64,817 | | | 9 | |
| Depreciation | 30,535 | | | 27,594 | | | 2,941 | | | 11 | |
| Amortization of intangibles | 20,204 | | | 22,940 | | | (2,736) | | | (12) | |
| Acquisition and integration charges | — | | | 358 | | | (358) | | | (100) | |
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| Operating income | 327,096 | | | 318,783 | | | 8,313 | | | 3 | |
| Interest expense, net | (11,801) | | | (19,990) | | | (8,189) | | | (41) | |
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| Other income, net | 2,498 | | | 504 | | | 1,994 | | | 396 | |
| Less: Provision for income taxes | 77,010 | | | 69,749 | | | 7,261 | | | 10 | |
| Net income | $ | 240,783 | | | $ | 229,548 | | | $ | 11,235 | | | 5 | % |
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| Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Increase (Decrease) | | Increase
(Decrease)
% |
| Total revenues | $ | 3,220,584 | | | $ | 3,067,986 | | | $ | 152,598 | | | 5 | % |
| Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | |
| Cost of services and product development | 1,006,761 | | | 972,755 | | | 34,006 | | | 3 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | 1,507,196 | | | 1,401,904 | | | 105,292 | | | 8 | |
| Depreciation | 59,401 | | | 53,911 | | | 5,490 | | | 10 | |
| Amortization of intangibles | 42,098 | | | 45,930 | | | (3,832) | | | (8) | |
| Acquisition and integration charges | — | | | 818 | | | (818) | | | (100) | |
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| Operating income | 605,128 | | | 592,668 | | | 12,460 | | | 2 | |
| Interest expense, net | (25,214) | | | (39,209) | | | (13,995) | | | (36) | |
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| Other income, net | 4,887 | | | 5,395 | | | (508) | | | (9) | |
| Less: Provision for income taxes | 133,079 | | | 118,761 | | | 14,318 | | | 12 |
| Net income | $ | 451,722 | | | $ | 440,093 | | | $ | 11,629 | | | 3 | % |
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In addition to GAAP results, we provide foreign currency neutral dollar amounts and percentages for our revenues, certain expenses, contract values and other metrics. These foreign currency neutral dollar amounts and percentages eliminate the effects of exchange rate fluctuations and thus provide a more accurate and meaningful trend in the underlying business performance being measured. We calculate foreign currency neutral dollar amounts by converting the underlying amounts in local currency for different periods into U.S. dollars by applying the same foreign exchange rates to all periods presented.
Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were $1.7 billion, an increase of $91.4 million, or 6% compared to the same period in 2024 on a reported basis and 5% excluding the foreign currency impact. Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were $3.2 billion, an increase of $0.2 billion, or 5% compared to the same period in 2024 on both a reported basis and excluding the foreign currency impact. Refer to the section of this MD&A below entitled “Segment Results” for a discussion of revenues and results by segment.
Cost of services and product development was $531.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $18.4 million compared to the same period in 2024, or 4% on a reported basis and 2% excluding the foreign currency impact. The increase in Cost of services and product development during the three months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to a $12.2 million increase in personnel expenses associated with merit increases. Cost of services and product development as a percent of revenues was 32% for each of the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. Cost of services and product development was $1.0 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $34.0 million compared to the same period in 2024, or 3% on both a reported basis and excluding the foreign currency impact. The increase in Cost of services and product development during the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to a $31.2 million increase in personnel expenses associated with merit increases. Cost of services and product development as a percent of revenues was 31% and 32% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense was $776.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $64.8 million compared to the same period in 2024, or 9% and on a reported basis and 8% excluding the foreign currency impact. The increase in SG&A expense during the three months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily a result of a $40.9 million increase in personnel expenses due to increased headcount and merit increases. SG&A expense was $1.5 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $105.3 million compared to the same period in 2024, or 8% on both reported basis and excluding the foreign currency impact. The increase in SG&A expense during the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily a result of an $81.6 million increase in personnel expenses due to increased headcount and merit increases. The number of quota-bearing sales associates in Global Technology Sales increased by 3% to 3,695 and in Global Business Sales, increased by 10% to 1,339 compared to June 30, 2024. On a combined basis, the total number of quota-bearing sales associates increased by 5% when compared to June 30, 2024. SG&A expense as a percent of revenues was 46% and 45% during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. SG&A expense as a percent of revenues was 47% and 46% during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Depreciation increased by 11% and 10% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2024. The increase for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to increased software additions during the last twelve months.
Amortization of intangibles decreased by 12% and 8% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2024, due to certain intangible assets becoming fully amortized in 2024.
Acquisition and integration charges decreased by $0.4 million and 0.8 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2024.
Operating income was $327.1 million and $318.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Operating income was $605.1 million and $592.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increases in operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the prior year periods were primarily due to increased revenues, partially offset by increases in cost of services and product development and selling, general and administrative expenses.
Interest expense, net decreased by $8.2 million and $14.0 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2024. The decrease for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was due to increased interest income, primarily as a result of higher cash balances than the prior year.
Other income, net for the periods presented herein included the net impact of foreign currency gains and losses from our hedging activities. Other income, net for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 also included gains of $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively, on de-designated interest rate swaps. Other income, net for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 also included gains of $0.4 million and $5.0 million, respectively, on de-designated interest rate swaps.
The provision for income taxes was $77.0 million and $69.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively and $133.1 million and $118.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The effective income tax rate was 24.2% and 23.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively and 22.8% and 21.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. While all periods include benefits related to research and development tax credits, the current year effective income tax rates reflect a lower benefit than the same periods in the prior year.
Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was $240.8 million and $229.5 million, respectively, while net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was $451.7 million and $440.1 million, respectively. Our diluted net income per share during the three months ended June 30, 2025 increased by $0.18. The increases in net income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 were primarily due to an increase in revenues and lower interest expense, net, partially offset by increases in operating expenses and the provision for income taxes.
SEGMENT RESULTS
We evaluate reportable segment performance and allocate resources based on gross contribution margin. Gross contribution is defined as operating income or loss excluding certain Cost of services and product development expenses, SG&A expenses, Depreciation, Amortization of intangibles, Acquisition and integration charges and Gain from sale of divested operation. Gross contribution margin is defined as gross contribution as a percent of revenues.
Reportable Segments
The sections below present the results of the Company’s three reportable business segments: Insights (formerly Research), Conferences and Consulting.
Insights | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | As Of And For The Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | As Of And For The Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Increase
(Decrease) | | Percentage
Increase
(Decrease) | | As Of And For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | As Of And For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Increase
(Decrease) | | Percentage
Increase
(Decrease) |
| Financial Measurements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Revenues (1) | $ | 1,319,453 | | $ | 1,265,992 | | $ | 53,461 | | | 4 | % | | $ | 2,641,280 | | | $ | 2,534,164 | | | $ | 107,116 | | | 4 | % |
| Gross contribution (1) | $ | 974,675 | | $ | 933,121 | | $ | 41,554 | | | 4 | % | | $ | 1,959,198 | | | $ | 1,877,690 | | | $ | 81,508 | | | 4 | % |
| Gross contribution margin | 74 | % | | 74 | % | | — | | — | | | 74 | % | | 74 | % | | — | | — | |
Business Measurements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Contract Value (1), (3) | $ | 5,034,000 | | $ | 4,799,000 | | $ | 235,000 | | | 5 | % | | | | | | | | |
| Global Technology Sales (2): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Contract value (1), (3) | $ | 3,822,000 | | $ | 3,689,000 | | $ | 133,000 | | | 4 | % | | | | | | | | |
| Client retention | 84 | % | | 83 | % | | 1 point | | — | | | | | | | | | |
| Wallet retention | 99 | % | | 101 | % | | (2) points | | — | | | | | | | | | |
| Global Business Sales (2): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contract value (1), (3) | $ | 1,212,000 | | $ | 1,110,000 | | $ | 102,000 | | | 9 | % | | | | | | | | |
| Client retention | 87 | % | | 87 | % | | — | | — | | | | | | | | | |
| Wallet retention | 104 | % | | 106 | % | | (2) points | | — | | | | | | | | | |
(1)Dollars in thousands.
(2)Global Technology Sales includes sales to users and providers of technology. Global Business Sales includes sales to all other functional leaders.
(3)Contract values are on a foreign currency neutral basis. Contract values as of June 30, 2024 have been calculated using the same foreign currency rates as 2025.
Insights revenues increased by $53.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, or 4% on a reported basis and 3% excluding the foreign currency impact. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Insights revenue increased by $107.1 million compared to the same period in 2024 or 4% on a reported basis and 5% excluding the foreign currency impact. The increase in revenues during 2025 was primarily due to Insights contract value growth in 2024. The segment gross contribution margin was 74% for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
Contract value increased to $5.0 billion at June 30, 2025, or 5% compared to June 30, 2024 excluding the foreign currency impact. The majority of industry sectors grew mid single-digit rates or faster. Growth was led by the energy, manufacturing and healthcare sectors, with public sector having a low single digit decrease. Global Technology Sales (“GTS”) contract value increased by 4% at June 30, 2025 when compared to June 30, 2024. The increase in GTS contract value was primarily due to new business from existing clients. GTS contract value increased by mid single-digit rates or faster for all commercial enterprise sizes and nearly all industry sectors. Global Business Sales (“GBS”) contract value increased by 9% year-over-year, also primarily driven by new business from existing clients. The majority of our GBS practices achieved double-digit growth rates, with the majority of enterprise sizes and sectors growing high single-digits or faster year-over-year as well.
GTS client retention was 84% and 83% as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, while wallet retention was 99% and 101% as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. GBS client retention was 87% as of both June 30, 2025 and 2024, while wallet retention was 104% and 106%, respectively. The decrease in GTS and GBS wallet retention was largely due to lower levels of spending by existing clients compared to the same period in 2024.
Conferences | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Increase
(Decrease) | | Percentage
Increase
(Decrease) | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Increase
(Decrease) | | Percentage
Increase
(Decrease) |
| Financial Measurements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Revenues (1) | $ | 211,407 | | | $ | 186,084 | | | $ | 25,323 | | | 14 | % | | $ | 284,004 | | | $ | 256,153 | | | $ | 27,851 | | | 11 | % |
| Gross contribution (1) | $ | 121,388 | | | $ | 108,112 | | | $ | 13,276 | | | 12 | % | | $ | 148,770 | | | $ | 131,367 | | | $ | 17,403 | | | 13 | % |
| Gross contribution margin | 57 | % | | 58 | % | | (1) point | | — | | | 52 | % | | 51 | % | | 1 point | | — | |
| Business Measurements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Number of destination conferences (2) | 19 | | | 16 | | | 3 | | | 19 | % | | 29 | | | 28 | | | 1 | | | 4 | % |
| Number of destination conferences attendees (2) | 28,295 | | | 26,369 | | | 1,926 | | | 7 | % | | 40,206 | | | 40,226 | | | (20) | | | — | % |
(1)Dollars in thousands.
(2)Single day, local meetings are excluded.
Conferences revenues increased by $25.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, or 14% on a reported basis and 12% excluding the foreign currency impact. The increase in revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to increased destination conferences compared to the same period in 2024. We held 19 and 16 destination conferences during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, with the increase primarily as a result of three destination conferences moving from the first and third quarters to the second quarter in 2025. Gross contribution increased to $121.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $108.1 million in the same period last year. The increase in gross contribution during the three ended June 30, 2025 was primarily the result of the increase in revenues, partially offset by an increase in conference-related expenses as a result of holding three additional destination conferences in the second quarter in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 Conferences revenues increased by $27.9 million compared to the same period in 2024, or 11% on a reported basis and 10% excluding the foreign currency impact. We held 29 and 28 destination conferences during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to increased exhibitor revenue compared to the same period in 2024. Gross contribution increased to $148.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $131.4 million in the same period last year. The increase in gross contribution during the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily the result of the increase in revenues, partially offset by an increase in conference-related expenses.
Consulting | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | As Of And For The Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | As Of And For The Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Increase
(Decrease) | | Percentage
Increase
(Decrease) | | As Of And For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | As Of And For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Increase
(Decrease) | | Percentage
Increase
(Decrease) |
| Financial Measurements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Revenues (1) | $ | 155,594 | | | $ | 142,984 | | | $ | 12,610 | | | 9 | % | | $ | 295,300 | | | $ | 277,669 | | | $ | 17,631 | | | 6 | % |
| Gross contribution (1) | $ | 61,555 | | | $ | 53,719 | | | $ | 7,836 | | | 15 | % | | $ | 114,947 | | | $ | 108,006 | | | $ | 6,941 | | | 6 | % |
| Gross contribution margin | 40 | % | | 38 | % | | 2 points | | — | | | 39 | % | | 39 | % | | — | | — | |
| Business Measurements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Backlog (1), (2) | $ | 191,100 | | | $ | 195,000 | | | $ | (3,900) | | | (2) | % | | | | | | | | |
| Billable headcount | 949 | | | 953 | | | (4) | | | — | % | | | | | | | | |
| Consultant utilization | 65 | % | | 67 | % | | (2) points | | — | | | 64 | % | | 66 | % | | (2) points | | — | |
(1)Dollars in thousands.
(2)Backlog is on a foreign currency neutral basis. Backlog as of June 30, 2024 has been calculated using the same foreign currency rates as 2025.
Consulting revenues increased by 9% during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 on a reported basis and 6% excluding the foreign currency impact, with an increase in labor-based consulting revenue of 3% and an increase in contract optimization revenue of 26%, each on a reported basis. Contract optimization revenue may vary significantly and, as such, revenues for the second quarter of 2025 may not be indicative of results for the remainder of 2025 or beyond. The segment gross contribution margin was 40% and 38% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in gross contribution margin for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to the increase in revenues.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Consulting revenues increased 6% compared to the same period in 2024 on both a reported basis and excluding the foreign currency impact, with a decrease in labor-based consulting revenue of 1% and an increase in contract optimization revenue of 30%, each on a reported basis. The segment gross contribution margin for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was flat compared to the same period in 2024.
Backlog decreased by $3.9 million, or 2%, from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2025, excluding the foreign currency impact.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We finance our operations through cash generated from our operating activities and, to a lesser extent, borrowings. Note 7 — Debt in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements provides additional information regarding the Company’s outstanding debt obligations. At June 30, 2025, we had $2.2 billion of cash and cash equivalents and approximately $0.7 billion of available borrowing capacity on the revolving credit facility under our 2024 Credit Agreement. We believe that the Company has adequate liquidity to meet its currently anticipated needs for both the next twelve months and the foreseeable future.
We have historically generated significant cash flows from our operating activities, benefiting from the favorable working capital dynamics of our subscription-based business model in our Insights segment, which is our largest business segment and historically has constituted a significant portion of our total revenues. The majority of our Insights customer contracts are paid in advance and, combined with a strong customer retention rate and high incremental margins, our subscription-based business model has resulted in continuously strong operating cash flow. Cash flow generation has also benefited from our ongoing efforts to improve the operating efficiencies of our businesses as well as a focus on the optimal management of our working capital as we increase sales.
During the fourth quarter of 2024, we entered into an amended lease agreement to significantly reduce the square footage and reduce future lease payments at one of our leased locations. We made installment payments of $24.0 million during each of the fourth quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2025 in consideration for the lease amendment.
Our cash and cash equivalents are held in numerous locations throughout the world with 45% held outside the U.S. at June 30, 2025. We intend to distribute a portion of the accumulated undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries in conjunction with global restructuring activity and have recorded a modest tax expense for the anticipated impact of such distribution. We continue to assert our intention to reinvest substantially all remaining accumulated undistributed foreign earnings, except in instances where repatriation would result in minimal additional tax.
The table below summarizes the changes in our cash balances for the periods indicated (in thousands).
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| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | Increase
(Decrease) |
| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 697,077 | | | $ | 558,800 | | | $ | 138,277 | |
| Cash used in investing activities | (61,817) | | | (54,027) | | | (7,790) | |
| Cash used in financing activities | (419,688) | | | (553,229) | | | 133,541 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 215,572 | | | (48,456) | | | 264,028 | |
| Effects of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | 48,817 | | | (35,358) | | | 84,175 | |
| Beginning cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 1,933,147 | | | 1,319,599 | | | 613,548 | |
| Ending cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,197,536 | | | $ | 1,235,785 | | | $ | 961,751 | |
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Operating
Cash provided by operating activities was $697.1 million and $558.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the improved timing of collections and lower income tax payments.
Investing
Cash used in investing activities was $61.8 million and $54.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase from 2024 to 2025 was primarily the result of higher leasehold improvements expenditures.
Financing
Cash used in financing activities was $419.7 million and $553.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We used $437.2 million and $564.7 million of cash for share repurchases during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. In March 2024, the Company borrowed $274.4 million under the 2024 Credit Agreement. The initial borrowing was used to repay the outstanding amounts under the 2020 Credit Agreement.
Debt
As of June 30, 2025, the Company had $2.5 billion of principal amount of debt outstanding. Note 7 — Debt in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements provides additional information regarding the Company’s outstanding debt obligations. From time to time, the Company may seek to retire or repurchase its outstanding debt through various methods including open market repurchases, negotiated block transactions, or otherwise, all or some of which may be effected through Rule 10b5-1 plans. Such transactions, if any, depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity and capital requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors, and may involve material amounts.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
From January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025, the Company has not entered into any material off-balance sheet arrangements or transactions with unconsolidated entities or other persons.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
INTEREST RATE RISK
As of June 30, 2025, the Company had $2.5 billion in total debt principal outstanding. Note 7 — Debt in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements provides additional information regarding the Company’s outstanding debt obligations.
Approximately $274.4 million of the Company’s total debt outstanding as of June 30, 2025 was based on a floating base rate of interest, which potentially exposes the Company to increases in interest rates. However, we reduce our overall exposure to interest rate increases through our interest rate swap contract, which effectively converts the floating base interest rates on all of our variable rate borrowings to fixed rates.
FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK
A significant portion of our revenues are typically derived from sales outside of the United States. Among the major foreign currencies in which we conduct business are the Euro, the British Pound, the Japanese Yen, the Australian dollar and the Canadian dollar. The reporting currency of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is the U.S. dollar. As the values of the foreign currencies in which we operate fluctuate over time relative to the U.S. dollar, the Company is exposed to both foreign currency translation and transaction risk.
Translation risk arises as our foreign currency assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars because the functional currencies of our foreign operations are generally denominated in the local currency. Adjustments resulting from the translation of these assets and liabilities are deferred and recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity. A measure of the potential impact of foreign currency translation can be determined through a sensitivity analysis of our cash and cash equivalents. At June 30, 2025, we had $2.2 billion of cash and cash equivalents, with a substantial portion denominated in foreign currencies. If the exchange rates of the foreign currencies we hold all changed in comparison to the U.S. dollar by 10%, the amount of cash and cash equivalents we would have reported on June 30, 2025 could have increased or decreased by approximately $97.9 million. The translation of our foreign currency revenues and expenses historically has not had a material impact on our consolidated earnings because movements in and among the major currencies in which we operate tend to impact our revenues and expenses fairly equally. However, our earnings could be impacted during periods of significant exchange rate volatility, or when some or all of the major currencies in which we operate move in the same direction against the U.S. dollar.
Transaction risk arises when we enter into a transaction that is denominated in a currency that may differ from the local functional currency. As these transactions are translated into the local functional currency, a gain or loss may result, which is recorded in current period earnings. We typically enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to mitigate the effects of some of this foreign currency transaction risk. Our outstanding foreign currency forward exchange contracts as of June 30, 2025 had an immaterial net unrealized loss.
CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of short-term, highly liquid investments classified as cash equivalents, fees receivable, interest rate swap contracts and foreign currency forward exchange contracts. The majority of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, interest rate swap contracts and foreign currency forward exchange contracts are with large investment grade commercial banks. Fees receivable balances deemed to be collectible from customers have limited concentration of credit risk due to our diverse customer base and geographic dispersion.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We have established disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that the information we are required to disclose in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and such information is accumulated and communicated to our executive management team, including our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management conducted an evaluation, as of June 30, 2025, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Based upon that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that, as of June 30, 2025, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are involved in legal and administrative proceedings and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. We believe that the potential liability, if any, in excess of amounts already accrued from all proceedings, claims and litigation will not have a material effect on our financial position, cash flows or results of operations when resolved in a future period.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There were no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
There were no unregistered sales of equity securities during the period covered by this report.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
In May 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to $1.2 billion of the Company’s common stock. The Board authorized incremental share repurchases of up to an aggregate additional $4.1 billion of the Company’s common stock from February 2021 to July 2024. The Company may repurchase its common stock from time-to-time in amounts, at prices and in the manner that the Company deems appropriate, subject to the availability of stock, prevailing market conditions, the trading price of the stock, the Company’s financial performance and other conditions. Repurchases may be made through open market purchases (which may include repurchase plans designed to comply with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), accelerated share repurchases, private transactions or other transactions and will be funded by cash on hand and borrowings. Repurchases may also be made from time-to-time in connection with the settlement of the Company’s stock-based compensation awards. The table below summarizes the repurchases of our common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
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| Period | | Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased (#) | | Average
Price Paid
Per Share ($) | | Total Number of Shares Purchased Under Announced Programs (#) | | Maximum Approximate
Dollar Value of Shares
That May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or Programs
(in thousands) |
| | | | | | | | |
| April 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025 | | 105,982 | | | $ | 389.84 | | | 105,748 | | | $ | 832,634 | |
| May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 | | 225,922 | | | 443.11 | | | 216,703 | | | 736,638 | |
| June 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025 | | 327,979 | | | 409.78 | | | 327,598 | | | $ | 602,395 | |
| Total for the quarter (1) | | 659,883 | | | $ | 417.99 | | | 650,049 | | | |
(1)The repurchased shares during the three months ended June 30, 2025 included 9,834 shares purchased for the settlement of stock-based compensation awards and 650,049 shares purchased in the open market. Amounts presented exclude the excise tax accrual.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Insider Trading Arrangements
No director or Section 16 officer adopted or terminated a trading arrangement intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or a non-Rule 10b5–1 trading arrangement during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS | | | | | | | | |
EXHIBIT
NUMBER | | DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT |
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3.1(1) | | Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company. |
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3.2(2) | | By-laws of Gartner, Inc. (as amended and restated through October 31, 2024). |
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31.1* | | Certification of chief executive officer under Rule 13a — 14(a)/15d — 14(a). |
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31.2* | | Certification of chief financial officer under Rule 13a — 14(a)/15d — 14(a). |
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32* | | Certification under 18 U.S.C. 1350. |
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| 101.INS* | | Inline XBRL Instance Document. |
| | |
| 101.SCH* | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. |
| | |
| 101.CAL* | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. |
| | |
| 101.DEF* | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. |
| | |
| 101.LAB* | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. |
| | |
| 101.PRE* | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. |
| | |
| 104* | | Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101). |
* Filed with this report.
(1) Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2005.
(2) Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 5, 2024.
Items 3 and 4 of Part II are not applicable and have been omitted.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. | | | | | | | | |
| | Gartner, Inc. |
| | |
| Date: | August 5, 2025 | /s/ Craig W. Safian |
| | Craig W. Safian |
| | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
