Gartner Steps Over a Low Bar With Its Solid Third Quarter

Gartner (NYSE: IT) announced third-quarter 2019 results early Thursday, delivering slightly better-than-expected metrics on both the top and bottom lines as clients continue to recognize what the research and advisory specialist brings to the table.

The company also followed by reaffirming the guidance that left shares reeling three months ago, leaving the stock to rebound nearly 5% in today's afternoon trading as skittish investors collectively breathed a sigh of relief.

Let's look at how Gartner kicked off the second half relative to the same year-ago period:

Source Fool.com