Gartner and AI
Research firm's stock halved as AI tools erode advisory demand
Gartner's stock fell roughly 48% in 2025 as contract-value growth stalled, with analysts citing customers using AI research tools instead of human advisory and diverting budgets to AI projects.
What happened
- 2025: Stock fell ~47.9% over the year; shares dropped ~27% on Aug 5 after contract-value growth slowed from 7% to 5%.
- 2025: Full-year contract value grew only low-single-digits as IT departments used AI assistants instead of human analysts.
- 2026: Shares hit a 52-week low in early Feb after 2026 revenue guidance missed Wall Street expectations.
AI angle
Generative AI research assistants let IT teams answer questions without paying human analysts, pressuring Gartner's core subscription advisory business.
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Gartner
Research firm's stock halved as AI tools erode advisory demand. Generative AI research assistants let IT teams answer questions without paying human analysts, pressuring Gartner's core subscription advisory business.
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