# GARTNER INC (IT) — capital_return/buyback_authorization [announced]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_ca3ca784de44263fc820 · retrieved 2026-08-11T15:48:42.677Z

## Overview
Gartner, Inc. delivers actionable, objective business and technology insights that drive smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities.

On July 30, 2026, Gartner's Board of Directors authorized incremental share repurchases of up to $500.0 million of the company's common stock. This authorization supplements the previously authorized repurchase program of up to $8.1 billion, which had approximately $640.0 million remaining as of the end of July 2026. Repurchases may be effected through open market purchases, trading plans, accelerated stock repurchases, private transactions, or other means, subject to market conditions and legal requirements. The company is not obligated to repurchase any particular amount and may suspend repurchases at any time at its discretion.

## Terms
- Deal value: $500.0M · Consideration: stock

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-08-04

## Timeline
- 2026-08-04 · 8-K (0000749251-26-000243): 8-K - GARTNER INC — *Gartner, Inc. delivers actionable, objective business and technology insights that drive smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities.* On July 30, 2026, Gartner's Board of Directors authorized incremental share repurchases of up to $500.0 million of the company's common stock. This authorization supplements the previously authorized repurchase program of up to $8.1 billion, which had approximately $640.0 million remaining as of the end of July 2026. Repurchases may be effected through open market purchases, trading plans, accelerated stock repurchases, private transactions, or other means, subject to market conditions and legal requirements. The company is not obligated to repurchase any particular amount and may suspend repurchases at any time at its discretion.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/749251/0000749251-26-000243.txt

## Citations
- 0000749251-26-000243 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000074925126000243