AI Savings Could Lead To Upward Earnings Surprises In Tech

  • Cost savings from AI-driven efficiencies are rarely reflected in software companies' profitability forecasts, yet they could soon become a significant catalyst as firms frenetically push for the adoption of GenAI tools. According to a recent report by Mizuho analysts, efficiencies generated by AI could lead to an improvement of up to 7.5% in operating margins at software companies in its universe by 2027 in a moderately optimistic scenario.