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CFO confidence rises despite concerns that U.S. stocks are overvalued

Chief financial officers are increasingly optimistic about their own companies while becoming more cautious about U.S. equity valuations and broader economic risks, according to Deloitte’s third-quarter 2026 CFO Signals survey of 200 North American finance chiefs at companies with at least $1bn in revenue. The CFO Confidence Score rose to 6.1 from 5.9, with 90% reporting greater optimism about their companies’ financial prospects. However, 83% said U.S. equity markets are overvalued, up sharply from 49% in the second quarter, while the share saying it is a good time to take greater risks fell to 53% from 59%. Technology deployment, including generative AI, remains a significant internal concern, while cybersecurity ranked as the leading external risk. CFOs are also expected to focus increasingly on AI governance, costs, and measurable returns as adoption expands.

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