The Q2 2026 Vistage CEO Confidence Index reveals cautious optimism among small and midsize business leaders. While 64% of CEOs expect revenue growth, only 48% anticipate higher profits—highlighting continued pressure on margins.
Q2 highlights:
• CEO Confidence Index: 84.2
• Revenue growth: 64%
• Profit growth: 48%
• Hiring growth: 50%
On this episode of The Lebenthal Report, the panel explores how inflation, interest rates, market uncertainty, AI adoption, and rising costs are affecting strategic planning. They also discuss the K-shaped economy, workforce changes, pricing decisions, and the importance of turning top-line growth into profitability.
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