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The Schall Law Firm has filed a class-action lawsuit against Gartner Inc., alleging the IT advisory firm made false and misleading statements to investors regarding its growth prospects.
"According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market," a press release from The Schall Law Firm stated.
The lawsuit alleges that Gartner falsely claimed it could minimize seasonality risks, had no solid basis for its contract value growth potential, and misrepresented that business with "tariff impacted companies" was improving. The class period for the lawsuit covers securities purchased between February 4, 2025, and February 2, 2026.
The legal action introduces significant uncertainty for Gartner, with the lead plaintiff deadline set for May 18, 2026. This follows a period where the stock has fallen from a one-year high of $451.73 to a current price of $158.62, reflecting growing investor concern.
Investor-rights law firm Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, also announced a class action lawsuit, seeking to recover damages for alleged violations of federal securities laws. The complaint from this firm specifies that Gartner's expected contract value growth for fiscal year 2025 was overstated and that projected revenues for its business segments lacked a reasonable basis.
Gartner's stock currently has a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts, according to MarketBeat.com, with an average price target of $176.70. The company's stock opened at $158.62 on Monday, with a 50-day moving average of $156.24 and a 200-day moving average of $199.73.
The lawsuits pressure Gartner's stock by highlighting potential damages and ongoing litigation risk. Investors will be watching for the court's decision on class certification and any company response to the allegations.
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