Shares of Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), a provider of syndicated information technology research, fell after reporting results that were challenged by tougher annual comparisons and slightly more challenging macroeconomic conditions. We believe that Gartner’s key revenue metrics remain solid. The company has significant financial flexibility, and we believe it will aggressively deploy capital for ongoing share repurchases or accretive acquisitions. We believe that over time Gartner will demonstrate accelerating revenue growth, faster growth in its earnings and free cash flow, and persistent returns of capital to shareholders.
From Baron Funds' Barron Asset Fund third-quarter 2016 commentary.
