Forrester Research: 75% of Enterprises Are Adopting Agentic AI but Few Are Scaling. Here’s Why.

Most enterprises are stuck between AI pilot and production. This Forrester research explains why — and what to do about it. Get complimentary access, on us!

Agentic AI has moved from hype to technical reality, but most enterprises are stuck between promise and payoff. While 75% of leaders are adopting agentic AI, only a small minority have reached meaningful production. This Forrester research explores what’s blocking scale and outlines practical steps for closing the gap.

“Proving value remains the primary barrier to scale, with most companies unable to justify production deployment beyond narrow efficiency gains. Even when pilots succeed technically, they rarely deliver the behavioral or economic impact executives require to greenlight expansion.”

– Forrester, The State Of Agentic AI, 2026, 29 May 2026

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