Citizens survey shows 54% of US small businesses expect revenue rise in Q4 2026

By Public Technologies
  • Citizens Financial Group’s Q4 2026 Business Pulse survey signaled the strongest small-business revenue outlook of the year.
  • 54% of respondents expected revenue to rise over the next three months, up from 50% in Q3.
  • 30% planned higher technology spending, including AI tools, up from 23% in Q3.
  • 83% expected to maintain or increase full-time headcount over the next three months; 3% planned cuts.
  • Among multi-function AI users, 94% reduced external-service spending; 74% expected revenue growth; 44% planned to add full-time staff.


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