Nicosia, Cyprus. CEO confidence in revenue growth has fallen to a five-year low, according to PwC’s 2026 Global CEO Survey, as executives face pressure from artificial intelligence, geopolitical risks and cyber threats.
Survey findings and revenue outlook
The results were shared by PwC Cyprus, offering insight into how global trends are expected to shape local business sentiment.
CEO confidence in their company’s revenue outlook has slipped to its weakest point in five years, with 30% saying they are confident about revenue growth over the next 12 months.
That compares with 38% in 2025 and 56% in 2022, reflecting challenges in converting investment, particularly in AI, into reliable financial returns.
Scope of the Global CEO Survey
The findings are based on PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey, which gathered responses from 4,454 CEOs across 95 countries and territories.
The results for Cyprus are set to be presented during a special event on March 9, 2026.
AI performance gap and reported benefits
A central theme of the survey is a growing divide between companies that are successfully scaling AI and those that are still struggling to extract value.
Only 12% of CEOs reported that AI has delivered both cost and revenue benefits.
A further 33% reported gains in either cost or revenue, while 56% said they have seen no significant financial benefit from AI so far.
The survey describes artificial intelligence as a defining fault line for growth and profitability.
How confident are you in your company’s ability to turn AI investment into measurable revenue growth over the next year?
