Gartner (IT) executive Kranich acquired 2,061 shares
Insider transactions reported
Robin B Kranich (EVP & Chro at Gartner Inc., IT) reported that they acquired 2,061 shares, and gave up 843 shares at $156.33 to cover taxes or an exercise price between Feb 6, 2026 and Feb 8, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 21,746 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Kranich Robin B
- Role
- EVP & CHRO
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Common Stock1 | +803 | - | - | 21,331 direct |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Common Stock2 | -365 | $156.33 | $57.1K | 20,966 direct |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Common Stock3 | +1,258 | - | - | 22,224 direct |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Common Stock2 | -478 | $156.33 | $74.7K | 21,746 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Restricted Stock UnitsOn 803 Common Stock1 | -803 | - | - | 2,409 direct |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Restricted Stock UnitsOn 1,258 Common Stock3 | -1,258 | - | - | 2,514 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Common Stock: 20,528 to 21,746 direct
- Restricted Stock Units: 3,212 to 2,514 direct
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Represents shares acquired upon the release of the performance-based RSUs awarded on February 6, 2025 and certified in February 2026. These performance-based RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest in four substantially equal annual installments commencing on February 6, 2026. This represents the 2026 installment.
- 2. Represents shares withheld for the payment of applicable income and payroll withholding taxes.
- 3. Represents shares acquired upon the release of RSUs, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. These RSUs vest in four substantially equal annual installments commencing on February 8, 2025. This represents the 2026 installment.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
- Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price:
- Code F marks shares handed back or withheld to pay taxes or an exercise price. No sale happens in the market.
FAQ
What did Kranich report in this IT Form 4?
Robin B Kranich (EVP & Chro at Gartner Inc., IT) reported that they acquired 2,061 shares, and gave up 843 shares at $156.33 to cover taxes or an exercise price between Feb 6, 2026 and Feb 8, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 21,746 shares held directly.
How many IT shares does Kranich hold after this filing?
The filing shows 21,746 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
What does transaction code M mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
Historical context for IT
Across the 12 sessions after earlier IT headlines, the stock closed higher 5 times and lower 7 times, with a median move of 2.5% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | IT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Gartner Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results | -20.9% | -0.8% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Gartner Appoints Professor Daniela Rus and Edward Bousa to Board of Directors | -1.5% | -0.3% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | G2 to Acquire Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp from Gartner | -5.9% | -0.2% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Gartner to Report Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results on February 3, 2026 | -3.8% | -2.0% |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Gartner Announces Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo 2026 in Sydney | -1.1% | -0.3% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Gartner Marketing Survey Finds 56% of Consumers Are Already Spending Like It's a Recession | +2.2% | +0.9% |
Earlier insider filings at IT
- Feb 10, 2026EVP, Global Sales&Serv Ops Wartinbee William James Iii converted options into 820 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 303 shares, increasing direct ownership by 7% to 8,436 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 10, 2026SVP, Global Business Sales Rinello John J converted options into 532 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 199 shares, increasing direct ownership by 11% to 3,379 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 10, 2026EVP, Consulting Jain Akhil covered exercise/tax liability with 463 shares and converted options into 1,426 shares, increasing direct ownership by 15% to 7,511 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 9, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by EVP, Conferences Herkes Claire
- Feb 9, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by EVP, Chief Legal Officer Kim Thomas Sang
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