Gartner, Inc. Hit with Securities Fraud Class Action After Stock Plunge

Investors have until May 18, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in lawsuit against the data analytics firm.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:03am

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Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, a national securities litigation law firm, is reminding investors who purchased shares of Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) between February 4, 2025 and February 2, 2026 that they have until May 18, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit alleges that Gartner failed to disclose material information during this period, leading to a significant stock decline of over 48% after the company disclosed declining contract value growth and a shortfall in its Consulting segment.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of transparency and accurate financial reporting for publicly traded companies. Investors rely on companies to provide timely and truthful information about their performance, and any failure to do so can result in substantial losses. The lawsuit against Gartner is a reminder that companies can be held accountable for securities fraud, which can have far-reaching consequences for both the company and its shareholders.

The details

According to the lawsuit, on August 5, 2025, Gartner announced its Q2 2025 results, disclosing that overall contract value (CV) growth declined from 7% the previous quarter to only 5%, and ex-federal CV growth declined from 8% to 6%. This news caused Gartner's stock price to plummet by 27.55% in a single day. Then, on February 3, 2026, the company disclosed that its CV growth rate had continued to decline another 2% both including and excluding federal contracts, and for the first time revealed a significant shortfall in its Consulting segment's performance against the company's internal projections. This news led to an additional 20.87% drop in Gartner's stock price.

  • On August 5, 2025, Gartner announced its Q2 2025 results, disclosing declining contract value growth.
  • On February 3, 2026, Gartner disclosed further declines in contract value growth and a shortfall in its Consulting segment.

The players

Gartner, Inc.

A leading research and advisory company that provides insights and tools to help organizations make smarter decisions.

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

A national securities litigation law firm that is representing investors in the class action lawsuit against Gartner.

Charles C. Foti, Jr.

A partner at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC and the former Attorney General of Louisiana.

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What they’re saying

“Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ('KSF') and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until May 18, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) ('Gartner' or the 'Company').”

— Charles C. Foti, Jr., Partner, Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

What’s next

Investors who purchased Gartner shares during the class period have until May 18, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of accurate financial reporting and transparency for publicly traded companies. Investors rely on companies to provide timely and truthful information, and any failure to do so can result in substantial losses. The lawsuit against Gartner serves as a reminder that companies can be held accountable for securities fraud, which can have far-reaching consequences for both the company and its shareholders.