McKinsey says enterprise AI is finally 'on the road to ROI'
McKinsey: enterprise AI spending is up, but measurable ROI remains flat. The gap between investment and outcome is finally narrowing—or is it?
Why it matters
Enterprise AI deployment has hit an inflection point: spending is accelerating, but earnings impact lags badly. This matters to practitioners budgeting AI and stakeholders justifying continued spend to boards.
The key facts
9 to knowMcKinsey report on enterprise AI ROI trajectory
AI investment rising across enterprises
Reported earnings impact remains flat despite rising spend
Gap between investment and measurable outcome is narrowing (claimed)
Published Aug 25, 2026 — signals 2026 state of enterprise AI adoption
McKinsey report claims enterprise AI is 'on the road to ROI'
AI investment spending is rising across enterprises
Reported earnings impact from AI remains flat despite increased investment
Tension between rising capex and stalled returns signals delayed value realization or measurement gaps
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Publisher excerpt: Fasten your seatbelt and empty that bladder: AI investment is rising, but reported enterprise earnings impact remains stubbornly flat