# Gartner: only 3% of companies exceeded AI cost-saving targets

- Published: 2026-10-27T21:53:16.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-28T10:02:56.787Z
- Section: Market
- Topics: Productivity, Business
- Page: https://aidailyjournal.com/en/n/2026/10/27/gartner-only-3-of-companies-exceeded-ai-cost-saving-targets/
- Sources: [Tecnoblog](https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/so-3-das-empresas-viram-ganhos-com-ia-mostra-estudo)

## Summary

According to data released by Gartner, only 3% of organizations exceeded their cost-saving targets through AI-driven productivity gains. About 77% of boards expect the technology to increase productivity and reduce expenses, but 38% of companies have already gone over budget; still, 85% plan to increase investments in 2027.

In a July survey of 297 human resources directors, 78% said leaders are not aligned on where AI creates value. Another Gartner survey, of 1,865 workers, found that only 21% of the time freed up by the technology was redirected to innovative activities. The consultancy says the challenge is turning saved time into new products, services or sources of revenue.

## Why it matters (editorial interpretation)

Gartner’s data suggests a gap between productivity expectations and the ability to turn time saved into innovation or revenue. For companies, this makes alignment on value and budget discipline central as they expand AI investment.

_Summary written by AI Daily Journal in its own words, based on the sources above. For details, read the original articles._