IT · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Headcount / Restructuring

GARTNER INC · 2026-08-04 · Importance 45 · Surprise 50

Gartner had 19,285 employees globally at June 30, 2026, down 8% from June 30, 2025. The largest headcount reductions occurred in the Insights segment and Digital Markets business, primarily during the second half of 2025 and first quarter of 2026. Lower headcount reduced personnel expense within cost of services and product development by $22.8 million in the second quarter and $42.8 million in the first six months, while lower severance expense reduced SG&A.

Key facts

• As of June 30, 2026, the Company had 3.9 million shares available for stock-based compensation awards under the Long-Term Incentive Plan. source
• As of June 30, 2026, the Company had 19,285 employees globally, a decrease of 8% from June 30, 2025. source
• The number of quota-bearing sales associates in Global Technology Sales decreased by 3% to 3,581 compared to June 30, 2025. source
• The number of quota-bearing sales associates in Global Business Sales decreased by 3% to 1,293 compared to June 30, 2025. source
• The largest decreases in headcount were in the Insights segment and the Digital Markets business, primarily in the second half of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. source