Gartner Reports Significant 2025 Earnings Decline Amidst Goodwill Impairment, Boosts Share Repurchase Program
Summary
Gartner reported a significant drop in 2025 net income and EPS due to a goodwill impairment and the absence of prior year's one-time gains, but increased share repurchases and divested its Digital Markets business.
Key Events
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Net Income and EPS Decline
Net income decreased by 42% to $729.2 million in 2025 from $1,253.7 million in 2024. Diluted EPS fell by 39.7% to $9.65 from $16.00.
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Goodwill Impairment Charge
The company recognized a $150.0 million goodwill impairment loss in 2025 related to its Digital Markets reporting unit.
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Increased Share Repurchases
Gartner repurchased $2.0 billion of its common stock in 2025, a significant increase from $0.7 billion in 2024.
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Digital Markets Divestiture
The company completed the sale of its Digital Markets business for approximately $110.0 million on February 5, 2026, following a definitive agreement on January 29, 2026.
Analysis
Gartner's 2025 annual report reveals a substantial year-over-year decline in net income and diluted EPS, primarily driven by a $150 million goodwill impairment charge related to its Digital Markets business and the absence of significant one-time gains (insurance proceeds and tax benefits) that boosted 2024 results. Despite these headwinds, the company demonstrated strong capital allocation by repurchasing $2.0 billion in shares during 2025 and authorizing an additional $500 million repurchase in early 2026. The divestiture of the Digital Markets business, completed shortly after year-end, represents a strategic portfolio adjustment. Investors should note the underlying operational performance in the core segments, which showed modest revenue growth, while acknowledging the impact of non-recurring items on the headline earnings figures.
At the time of this filing, IT was trading at $153.63 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $11.1B. The 52-week trading range was $139.18 to $519.37. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.