Statistics

Predictions

82% of Enterprises Have Adopted AI Search Strategies

Enterprise focus on AI search is rising rapidly. AEO is becoming a core part of enterprise digital strategy.

Key Statistics

52%

Enterprises with AI search strategy

Gartner 2026

29%

Have dedicated AEO roles

Gartner 2026

114$K

Average annual AEO budget

SurfIO Research

58%

Plan to increase AEO investment

Gartner 2026

Enterprise Adoption Trends

82% of enterprises have incorporated AI search optimization into digital marketing strategies, up significantly from 34% in 2024. 45% have established dedicated AEO teams or roles. Average annual AEO budget is $180K.

34%

2024 enterprise adoption

82%

2026 enterprise adoption

+141%

2-year growth

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AEO Strategy Director | SurfIO Founder

Founder of SurfIO

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