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Gartner Says 44% of CEOs Struggle to Demonstrate AI Financial Returns

PUBT·10/20/2026 12:06:49
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Gartner Says 44% of CEOs Struggle to Demonstrate AI Financial Returns
  • Gartner found 44% of CEOs struggle to demonstrate AI-driven financial returns to stakeholders.
  • Despite those challenges, 75% plan to increase technology investment; 62% rank revenue or business growth as a top strategic priority.
  • Radical operating-model redesign was cited by 63% as a top move to accelerate tangible AI financial returns through 2027.
  • Deploying AI agents as employees drew support from 52%, while 47% cited significant business restructuring to unlock or reallocate capital.
  • The survey covered 203 global CEOs and senior business executives in April and May 2026.


Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Gartner Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 202610200800BIZWIRE_USPR_____20261020_BW452394) on October 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.