Investors Seek Lead Plaintiff Role in Gartner Class Action Lawsuit

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces class action against Gartner, Inc. for alleged securities fraud violations.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 4:34am

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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) alleging the company and certain executives made false and misleading statements about the company's contract value growth potential and consulting segment revenue outlook. The lawsuit seeks to represent purchasers or acquirers of Gartner common stock during the class period and is seeking lead plaintiff status.

Why it matters

The lawsuit alleges Gartner misled investors about the company's performance, leading to substantial losses for shareholders when the truth was revealed. The lead plaintiff selection process allows an investor with the largest financial stake to direct the litigation on behalf of the class, which could result in a significant recovery for affected shareholders.

The details

The class action lawsuit, captioned Schmidt v. Gartner, Inc., No. 26-cv-00394 (D. Conn.), alleges Gartner created a false impression about its contract value growth potential and consulting segment revenue outlook, while minimizing risks from seasonality and macroeconomic factors. The lawsuit claims Gartner's announcements of declining contract value growth and consulting segment shortfalls caused the stock price to plummet by over 27% and 21% on separate occasions.

  • On August 5, 2025, Gartner announced its Q2 2025 earnings, revealing overall contract value growth declined from 7% to 5%, and ex-federal contract value growth fell from 8% to 6%.
  • On February 3, 2026, Gartner announced a significant decline in its contract value growth rate, including and excluding federal contracts, and disclosed a shortfall in its consulting segment performance.

The players

Gartner, Inc.

A global research and advisory firm that provides business and technology insights to help organizations make mission-critical decisions.

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP

A leading law firm representing investors in securities fraud and shareholder rights litigation, which has filed the class action lawsuit against Gartner.

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What they’re saying

“If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Gartner class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:”

— J.C. Sanchez, Attorney, Robbins Geller

What’s next

Lead plaintiff motions for the Gartner class action lawsuit must be filed with the court no later than May 18, 2026.

The takeaway

This lawsuit highlights the importance of transparency and accurate disclosures by public companies, as investors rely on this information to make informed decisions. The lead plaintiff selection process empowers shareholders to take an active role in holding companies accountable for alleged misconduct.