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<p class="has-drop-cap">Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) reported robust financial results for the <a href="https://investor.gartner.com/news-releases/news-release-details/gartner-reports-second-quarter-2024-financial-results" target="_blank" aria-label="second quarter of 2024 (opens in a new tab)" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">second quarter of 2024</a>. The company achieved revenues of $1.6 billion, marking a 6.1% increase from the previous year. On a foreign exchange (FX) neutral basis, revenues rose by 6.9%. <br><br>Net income for the quarter stood at $230 million, a significant 15.9% increase from the same period last year. The company’s diluted <a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/how-to-value-a-stock/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">earnings per share (EPS)</a> were $2.93, reflecting an 18.1% growth. Adjusted EPS was $3.22, up by 13.0%.</p>
<p>Gartner’s adjusted EBITDA amounted to $416 million, an 8.2% increase from the prior year, with a 9.8% rise on an FX-neutral basis. However, operating cash flow and free cash flow saw declines of 15.1% and 17.0%, respectively. The company <a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/what-is-a-stock-buyback/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">repurchased 0.8 million common shares</a> for $340 million during the quarter. Additionally, Gartner’s Board of Directors increased the share repurchase authorization by $600 million in July 2024.</p>
<h3 id="gartner-beats-eps-and-revenue-expectations-in-q2-2024">Gartner Beats EPS and Revenue Expectations in Q2 2024</h3>
<p>When comparing Gartner’s Q2 2024 performance against market expectations, the company outperformed in several key areas. The consensus estimate for EPS was $3.03, but Gartner reported an adjusted EPS of $3.22, exceeding expectations by $0.19. <br><br>Revenue expectations were set at $1.59 billion, and Gartner delivered slightly above that with $1.6 billion. This indicates the company’s ability to surpass market predictions and deliver strong financial performance.</p>
<p>The net income for the quarter was $230 million, compared to the expected EPS of $3.03, which underlined the company’s efficiency in generating profits. Significant contributions from its segments bolstered this performance. The research segment, which generated $1.27 billion in revenue, saw a 4.8% increase. The Conferences and Consulting segments also performed well, with revenues of $186 million and $143 million, respectively, reflecting double-digit growth rates.</p>
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<h3 id="gartner-expects-to-drive-sustained-double-digit-growth-for-full-year-2024">Gartner Expects to Drive Sustained Double-Digit Growth for Full Year 2024</h3>
<p>Gartner has updated its financial outlook for the full year 2024, reflecting its strong Q2 performance and optimistic future prospects. <br><br>While the company has not provided specific figures in the press release, it emphasized its well-positioned status to drive long-term, sustained, double-digit growth. This outlook is based on delivering actionable, objective insights to help clients address their mission-critical priorities.</p>
<p>Gene Hall, Gartner’s Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the company’s growth in contract value, which reached $4.9 billion, up 7.4% year-over-year on an FX-neutral basis. <br><br>This growth trajectory is expected to continue, driven by Gartner’s strategic initiatives and its ability to adapt to changing market conditions. The company’s focus on expanding its product and service offerings, coupled with effective cost management, is likely to support its growth objectives.</p> <iframe src="https://tokenist.substack.com/embed" width="100%" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>
<p><em>Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article.</em></p>
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