AI
Delay a quarter of AI spend
Forrester predicts that enterprises will delay a quarter of planned AI spend into 2027. This is a forecast, not a recorded cut; the question is whether each initiative has a credible financial bridge.
Mixed
Outcome we help: Make the financial case visible before extending low-clarity spend.
What the report found
25%
AI spend Forrester predicts enterprises will defer into 2027
Predictions 2026 blog, AI investment forecast
15%
AI decision-makers reporting an EBITDA lift from AI
Predictions 2026 blog, financial value findings
<1/3
AI decision-makers able to tie AI value to profit and loss
Predictions 2026 blog, financial value findings
What it means for leaders
- Make the financial case visible before extending low-clarity spend.
What to do on Monday
Start here: Rank AI initiatives by their P&L bridge; pause the bottom quartile.
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Source
Predictions 2026: AI Moves From Hype To Hard-Hat Work, Forrester, 2025. Read the original report