G2 Acquires Gartner's Software Platforms to Enhance B2B Insights
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 29 Jan 26
Source: Newsfilter
Gartner Inc's stock has hit a 52-week low, reflecting broader market challenges as the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 indices decline significantly.
The recent acquisition of Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp by G2 from Gartner is a confirmed catalyst, enhancing G2's market position in the AI-driven software landscape. This acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2026 and will allow G2 to leverage verified reviews and data to improve decision-making for software buyers, thereby increasing its competitive edge in the market.
This acquisition not only strengthens G2's advertising business but also positions it to better serve over 200 million annual software buyers, which could lead to improved market dynamics for Gartner in the long term.
Analyst Views on IT
Wall Street analysts forecast IT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IT is 273.86 USD with a low forecast of 218.00 USD and a high forecast of 390.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
9 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 225.980
Low
218.00
Averages
273.86
High
390.00
Current: 225.980
Low
218.00
Averages
273.86
High
390.00
About IT
Gartner, Inc. delivers actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams. It operates through three segments: Research, Conferences and Consulting. The Research segment delivers independent, objective insight to leaders across an enterprise through subscription services that include on-demand access to published research content, data and benchmarks, and direct access to a network of research experts located around the globe. The Gartner Conferences segment is designed for information technology (IT) and business executives as well as decision-makers looking to adapt and evolve their organizations through disruption and uncertainty, navigate risks and prioritize investments. The Consulting segment serves chief information officers and other senior executives to optimize technology investments and drive business impact. The Company also provides solutions for a range of IT-related priorities, including IT cost optimization, digital transformation, and IT sourcing optimization.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
