2026 KPMG US CEO Outlook Pulse Survey

Business outlook

How are CEOs feeling about the growth prospects of their businesses?
Discover the level of confidence CEOs have in their companies and the market and how they are currently thinking about their strategic investments—including M&A.

Supply chain strategy

How are CEOs navigating evolving trade policies and tariffs?
Learn how CEOs are dealing with economic and geopolitical uncertainty by optimizing their supply chains with AI, modeling tariff mitigation strategies, engaging in scenario planning, and more.

AI strategy

In what ways are CEOs planning for an AI-first future?
See how CEOs are moving toward realizing the transformative power of AI by embedding GenAI and AI agents into business models and daily workflows, upskilling employees, reimagining work teams and roles, and investing in more robust cybersecurity. Many CEOs now view AI not just as a technology investment but as a core driver of operational transformation and long-term growth.

Talent and workforce strategy

What does the future of work look like?
Delve into how CEOs are planning for the future of work by preparing their workforce for new ways of working alongside AI agents through upskilling and change management. 

Cybersecurity and AI risk

What are the top cyber concerns on CEOs’ minds?
Uncover how CEOs are investing in cybersecurity as AI proliferates and the reality of quantum computing looms. As AI expands the threat landscape, many CEOs are elevating cybersecurity as a strategic investment to protect data, operations, and long-term enterprise value.