Why Is Gartner (IT) Down 2.8% Since Last Earnings Report?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Gartner (IT). Shares have lost about 2.8% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Gartner due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates review flatlined during the past month.VGM ScoresAt this time, Gartner has a nice Growth Score of B, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with an A. However, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookGartner has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerGartner is part of the Zacks Consulting Services industry. Over the past month, CRA International (CRAI), a stock from the same industry, has gained 6.1%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2025 more than a month ago.CRA reported revenues of $181.85 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +5.9%. EPS of $2.22 for the same period compares with $1.96 a year ago.CRA is expected to post earnings of $1.83 per share for the current quarter, representing no change from the year-ago quarter. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.4%.The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for CRA. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of D.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Gartner, Inc. (IT): Free Stock Analysis Report Charles River Associates (CRAI): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks