Gartner is trading 4.3% up at $162.51 after the company raised its 2026 worldwide IT spending forecast to $6.37 trillion.
- The updated forecast represents a 14.2% jump from 2025 projections, fueled by significant optimism surrounding AI infrastructure investment.
- The stock is currently outperforming a weaker broader technology sector, suggesting the rally is being driven by Gartner’s specific growth outlook rather than general market trends.