IT · Earnings call · 2026Q2T · Full report

Margin Drivers

GARTNER INC · 2026-08-04 · Importance 80 · Surprise 68 · No source text

Total contribution margin was 71% in the second quarter, while Insights contribution margin was 77%, up about 140 basis points year-over-year. Conferences contribution margin was 59%, and Consulting contribution margin was 38%. EBITDA was $466 million, up 6% as reported and 4% FX neutral, reflecting revenue upside, expense management and disciplined guidance. Full-year 2026 EBITDA guidance increased to at least $1.57 billion, with expected margins of at least 24.6%.

Key facts

• Second quarter EBITDA: $466 million, up 6% reported and 4% FX neutral.
• EBITDA for the second quarter was $466 million, up 6% from last year's reported and 4% FX neutral.
• Second quarter adjusted EPS: $4.37, up 24% from Q2 of last year.
• Total contribution margin in Q2: 71%.
• Second quarter Insights contribution margin: 77%, up about 140 basis points versus last year.
• Conferences contribution margin was 59% in Q2.
• Consulting contribution margin was 38% in Q2.

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