2026 CFO Budget Priorities

Benchmark your organization’s 2026 budget allocations against those of peers.

Access the survey results to benchmark finance spend

See where CFOs are holding back or increasing funding.

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Most CFOs plan to increase technology and AI spending in 2026, according to the Gartner CFO Budget Priorities Survey.

Survey responses from more than 300 CFOs and senior finance leaders show strong support for digital investment, even as headcount and compensation growth slows. Explore the survey findings to:

  • Benchmark your organization’s 2026 budget allocations.
  • Compare budget priorities across enterprise and functional cost categories.

  • Justify budget reallocation within your organization.

 

About the report

Gartner surveyed over 300 CFOs and senior finance leaders for the 2026 CFO Budget Priorities research. CFOs can use these insights to benchmark 2026 budgets across enterprise cost categories and functional areas and refine in‑year adjustments as digital and AI investments reshape resource needs.