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Forrester Research Inc (FORR)
Common Stock · Currency in USD · XNAS
Forrester Research Inc provides independent research, data, and advisory services. It operates through the following segments: The Research segment develops and delivers research, connect, and analytics products; The consulting segment includes the revenues and the related costs of the company's consulting organization, and the Events segment is engaged in developing and hosting in-person and virtual events.
Company Info
SIC8700
Composite FIGIBBG000HGNYG8
CIK0001023313
IPONov 27, 1996
Sectorservices-engineering, accounting, research, management
Highlights
Market Cap$105.08M
EPS-$0.44
P/E Ratio-12.36
Revenue$411.91M
Gross Profit$226.34M
Net Income-$8.50M
Employees1,474
WSO19,176,000
Phone(617) 613-6000
Websitehttps://www.forrester.com
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Analysis
Share Price Chart
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Forrester Research Inc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Forrester Research Inc (FORR) has returned -32.35% so far this year and -40.04% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, FORR has achieved an annualized return of -16.86%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
FORR
1M-11.61%
6M-42.38%
YTD-32.35%
1Y-40.04%
5Y-33.48%
10Y-16.86%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Forrester Research Inc (FORR) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.12% | -26.49% | -2.92% | -2.66% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -4.09% | -25.89% | -16.08% | -3.31% | 14.36% | -6.43% | -1.81% | 0.31% | 10.42% | -32.35% | 0.98% | 15.34% |
| 2024 | -4.03% | -20.84% | 6.94% | -16.02% | -1.37% | -5.32% | 18.21% | -4.15% | -4.66% | -18.04% | 17.59% | -9.53% |
| 2023 | 3.49% | -11.11% | -2.27% | -4.54% | -6.67% | 0.83% | 10.24% | -3.16% | -5.96% | -19.44% | 4.09% | 11.24% |
| 2022 | -6.76% | -5.96% | 9.34% | -1.29% | -6.13% | -8.96% | -2.27% | -9.53% | -12.70% | 16.14% | -17.05% | 1.65% |
| 2021 | -5.16% | 13.92% | -6.20% | 1.38% | -0.79% | 6.17% | 1.41% | 0.74% | 3.25% | 7.82% | 5.40% | 3.45% |
| 2020 | -1.31% | -13.34% | -19.12% | 7.86% | 3.63% | 3.12% | 9.68% | 0.06% | -7.03% | 12.21% | 11.35% | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 1.61% | 11.01% | -3.42% | 4.72% | -11.61% | 3.93% | 0.15% | -27.73% | -7.43% | 6.91% | 15.17% | 4.46% |
| 2018 | -1.69% | -7.22% | 2.60% | -3.86% | 6.02% | -1.29% | 10.38% | 6.61% | -6.42% | -12.34% | 15.58% | -5.40% |
| 2017 | -5.66% | -10.54% | 7.72% | 2.27% | -2.84% | -0.13% | 3.42% | -0.85% | 3.46% | 4.05% | 5.33% | -4.95% |
| 2016 | 1.57% | 11.55% | 0.85% | 11.25% | 0.44% | -4.75% | -4.34% | 10.54% | 5.14% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Forrester Research Inc (FORR) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of FORR compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Forrester Research Inc volatility is 2.25%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 404.03M | 503.86M | 564.17M | 608.44M | 680.13M | 644.22M | 639.16M | 353.52M | 345.20M | 335.79M | 318.99M | 332.71M | 402.20M | 487.83M | 487.58M |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 126.53M | 229.54M | 240.27M | 221.66M | 203.91M | 185.77M | 158.09M | 151.60M | 141.19M | 150.04M | 127.30M | 141.60M | 204.66M | 297.07M | 290.74M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 126.53M | 229.54M | 240.27M | 221.66M | 203.91M | 185.77M | 158.09M | 151.60M | 141.19M | 150.04M | 127.30M | 141.60M | 204.66M | 297.07M | 290.74M |
| Other Non-current Liabilities (USD) | - | - | - | - | 88.89M | 80.91M | 81.60M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | - | - | - | - | 75.00M | 107.80M | 130.55M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 37.45M | 70.35M | 83.83M | 117.39M | 163.89M | 188.71M | 212.14M | 11.94M | 8.96M | 8.28M | 9.24M | 9.41M | 10.14M | 9.43M | 17.58M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 203.08M | 172.13M | 194.85M | 215.45M | 249.52M | 225.51M | 223.09M | 153.93M | 160.03M | 146.99M | 152.03M | 156.75M | 165.74M | 164.26M | 178.04M |
| Wages (USD) | 36.16M | 30.88M | 43.43M | 53.58M | 61.98M | 43.58M | 45.34M | 35.47M | 34.81M | 28.68M | 29.90M | 24.04M | 20.64M | 16.29M | - |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 832.00K | 965.00K | 1.80M | 361.00K | 840.00K | 657.00K | 505.00K | 588.00K | 217.00K | 1.81M | 525.00K | 912.00K | 1.02M | 772.00K | 1.22M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 240.06M | 203.97M | 240.08M | 269.39M | 312.34M | 269.75M | 268.93M | 189.99M | 195.05M | 177.47M | 182.45M | 181.70M | 187.40M | 181.33M | 179.26M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 277.51M | 274.33M | 323.91M | 386.78M | 476.22M | 458.45M | 481.07M | 201.92M | 204.01M | 185.75M | 191.69M | 191.11M | 197.54M | 190.76M | 196.84M |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 180.13M | 290.80M | 328.77M | 349.94M | 382.40M | 400.03M | 417.19M | 95.43M | 83.13M | 88.46M | 93.70M | 92.54M | 95.95M | 104.97M | 99.77M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 11.22M | 11.70M | 19.40M | 23.21M | 28.25M | 27.03M | 29.94M | 22.01M | 25.25M | 23.89M | 27.57M | 32.17M | 39.87M | 46.30M | 50.45M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 191.35M | 302.50M | 348.17M | 373.15M | 410.64M | 427.06M | 447.12M | 117.43M | 108.38M | 112.35M | 121.26M | 124.71M | 135.81M | 151.27M | 150.22M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 212.69M | 201.36M | 216.00M | 235.29M | 269.49M | 217.16M | 192.04M | 236.09M | 236.82M | 223.44M | 197.73M | 208.00M | 266.39M | 336.57M | 337.36M |
| Assets (USD) | 404.03M | 503.86M | 564.17M | 608.44M | 680.13M | 644.22M | 639.16M | 353.52M | 345.20M | 335.79M | 318.99M | 332.71M | 402.20M | 487.83M | 487.58M |
News and Insights
Forrester Research and Carahsoft Technology Corp. have formed a partnership to expand Forrester's research and consulting services to Public Sector and Government organizations through multiple procurement contracts.
mBank successfully modernized its core banking systems through a comprehensive IT transformation, reducing operational costs and enhancing technological infrastructure, earning the Forrester Technology Strategy Impact Award 2025 for the EMEA region.
Totango was recognized as a Leader in Forrester's Customer Success Platforms evaluation, receiving top scores in strategy, innovation, and pricing flexibility. Following its acquisition of Parative, the company is focusing on AI-powered post-sales revenue intelligence and driving measurable customer outcomes.
Sean Tilley from 11:11 Systems discusses the critical differences between High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR), emphasizing that businesses need both strategies to ensure operational resilience and minimize downtime in today's digital economy.
Forrester, a research and advisory firm, has appointed tech veteran Bob Bennett to its board of directors. Bennett, a co-founder of InvoiceCloud and former CEO of EngageSmart, is expected to enhance Forrester's focus on growing its Forrester Decisions platform.
Artificial intelligence could be one of the largest investment opportunities in human history.
Stock splits have historically been bad news for Nvidia shareholders.
The headline numbers for Forrester Research (FORR) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Forrester Research (FORR) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -36.36% and 3.97%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?