CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A new survey from Grant Thornton in the U.S. shows chief financial officers (CFOs) are more optimistic than ever about profit growth, with AI investments delivering returns despite continued caution about the broader economy. Grant Thornton’s Q3 2026 CFO Survey found that 46% of finance leaders said they are optimistic about the U.S. economy, yet 80% said they expect their organization’s net profits to grow over the next 12 months — an all-time high over the 18 quarter