Gartner Stock Drops 316th in Trading Volume Despite Top 25 Supply Chain Rankings Release

On March 24, 2025, Gartner's stock price experienced a slight decline of 0.14%, with a trading volume of 2.96 billion, marking a 61.3% decrease from the previous day. This decline placed Gartner at the 316th position in terms of trading volume for the day.

Gartner, a leading research and advisory firm, has released its annual Top 25 Supply Chain Rankings for 2025. This highly anticipated list, which has been a staple since 2009 when Gartner acquired AMR Research, evaluates companies based on specific criteria including revenue, financial data, industry focus, community sentiment, and ESG scores. The process involves selecting companies from the Fortune Global 500 and Forbes Global 2000, narrowing them down to about 250 based on these criteria. Companies must report at least $15 billion in revenue, have public and audited financials, and operate primarily in manufacturing, retail, or distribution. Additionally, they must meet peer and expert vote thresholds and have an S&P ESG Score above a set threshold by October's end.

Gartner encourages companies that meet these criteria to submit a Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain Research Information Packet (SCRIP) to increase their visibility among analysts. This proactive approach can also lead to a one-hour virtual company briefing, allowing companies to share more information with Gartner experts who are part of the voting process. However, the deadline for the 2025 exercise has passed, with submissions due by March 10. Despite this, Gartner aims to provide context for the results and encourage companies to start preparing for the 2026 rankings, which are expected to begin in November.

Gartner's Top 25 Supply Chain Rankings are not just about financial performance but also about supply chain prowess, community sentiment, and ESG scoring. Companies that qualify do not automatically make the top 250; they must be proactive in their approach. Gartner's process is designed to identify the most innovative and efficient supply chains, providing a benchmark for companies to strive towards. The rankings highlight the importance of sustainability and community sentiment in modern supply chain management, reflecting the evolving expectations of consumers and stakeholders.