IT · 8-K · 20260804PR000243
Free Cash Flow and Liquidity
GARTNER INC · 2026-08-04 · Importance 57 · Surprise 38 · From source text
Operating cash flow increased 3.8% to $398 million in the second quarter of 2026 from $384 million. Free cash flow increased 8.9% to $378 million from $347 million. Cash capital expenditures declined to $20 million from $36 million, a 44.4% year-over-year reduction, contributing to the free-cash-flow increase.
Key facts
- Operating cash flow for Q2 2026: $398 million, +3.8% source
- Free cash flow for Q2 2026: $378 million, +8.9% source
- GAAP cash provided by operating activities for Q2 2026: $398 million and cash paid for capital expenditures: $20 million, yielding Free Cash Flow: $378 million source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | — | GAAP cash provided by operating activities for Q2 2026: $398 million and cash paid for capital expenditures: $20 million, yielding Free… |
| cash | positive | realized | — | GAAP cash provided by operating activities for Q2 2026: $398 million and cash paid for capital expenditures: $20 million, yielding Free… |