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    7th Annual Global IR Issuer Pulse

    Explore essential survey insights designed to assist Investor Relations professionals in overcoming obstacles, pinpointing opportunities, and prioritizing actions for 2026.

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    Nasdaq IR Intelligence surveyed the corporate community in Q4 2025 to surface top priorities and challenges shaping IR and capture perspectives on emerging practices and innovations in 2026 and beyond. Review the survey results and insights from nearly 700 corporate professionals across different sectors and market caps globally.

    In diverse regions, sectors, and market capitalisations, two priorities stand out: Investor Relations (IR) professionals are committed to strengthening connections with key stakeholders and utilising innovative technologies to amplify their influence. 

    Key Findings

    L'adozione dell'Intelligenza Artificiale Generativa ha subito un'accelerazione tra i team di Relazioni con gli Investitori

    Over fifty percent of investor relations professionals have integrated AI technologies, including AI agents and systems, into their operational processes, marking a notable rise from 30% in the previous year. Only 2% had no plans to use AI.

    Frequently noted practical uses encompassed the synthesis of peer and market developments and the facilitation of earnings preparation. The increasing interest in additional processes highlights IR's commitment to amplifying impact while managing with streamlined resources.

    Over 50% of Investor Relations professionals have integrated AI technologies, including AI agents and systems, into their processes, marking a notable rise from 30% in 2024. Only 2% had no plans to use AI.

    Frequently mentioned practical applications involve condensing peer and market developments and aiding in the preparation of earnings reports. The increasing interest in various processes highlights IR's commitment to enhancing impact while managing with streamlined resources.

    51% of respondents have already embedded AI into their processes
    Broadening shareholder reach and composition remained a central focus

    Broadening shareholder reach and composition remained a central focus

    Nearly 45% of IR professionals cited enhancing engagement with new and/or existing shareholders as top priorities in 2026.

    While non-deal roadshows (NDRs) remained the top avenue for targeting investors, fewer survey respondents cited them as their preferred avenue compared with last year, indicating an increasing desire to diversify engagement channels.

    Nearly 45% of IR professionals cited enhancing engagement with new and/or existing shareholders as top priorities in 2026.

    Although non-deal roadshows (NDRs) continue to be the primary method for engaging with investors, there has been a decline in the number of survey respondents who prefer them compared to the previous year. This suggests a growing interest in broadening the range of engagement strategies.

    A heightened emphasis on the unique dynamics of individual companies has influenced the narratives surrounding their equities.

    Themes specific to individual companies, such as communication strategies, projections, and recent innovations, have become the primary focus. Conversely, 52% believed company-specific developments will be a tailwind in 2026.

    IR professionals placed greater emphasis on clear articulation of strategy, performance drivers, and forward execution to differentiate their equity story. 

    Themes unique to each company, such as communication strategies, predictive analytics, and recent innovations, have become the primary area of interest. Conversely, 52% believed company-specific developments will be a tailwind in 2026.

    IR professionals placed greater emphasis on clear articulation of strategy, performance drivers, and forward execution to differentiate their equity story. 

    73% of respondents anticipate company-specific dynamics will impact IR in 2026
    IR mandates broadened to include deeper finance alignment

    IR mandates broadened to include deeper finance alignment

    Investor Relations professionals are increasingly assigned duties beyond their conventional roles. Sustainability continues to be the most frequently added responsibility, while La supervisione delle responsabilità finanziarie è più che raddoppiata rispetto all'anno precedente.

    This progression highlighted the increasing investor expectation for a more cohesive integration of financial outcomes, strategic storytelling, and capital market positioning.

    Investor Relations (IR) professionals have increasingly assumed duties beyond their traditional roles. Although sustainability has consistently been the most frequently added responsibility, The supervision of financial duties has increased significantly compared to the previous year.

    This progression highlighted the increasing expectations from investors for a more cohesive integration of financial outcomes, strategic storytelling, and positioning within capital markets.

    Looking Ahead

    Investor Relations professionals have showcased their most pioneering initiatives in IR, either executed in 2025 or scheduled for 2026, encompassing the aforementioned themes such as artificial intelligence, investor engagement, sustainability, and additional areas.

    A hub for external investor engagement powered by AI, offering tailored insights derived from individual historical engagement data, alongside a monthly AI-curated CEO video briefing that highlights key investor themes.

    Yearly partnership with local industry peers to jointly organise headquarters tours and networking events.

    Organizzazione di una Giornata degli Investitori presso una sede internazionale.Hosting Investor Day at an international site.

    Orari di ricevimento che consentono a un massimo di cinque partecipanti di incontrarsi con il team IR per una discussione di 45 minuti.Office hours that allow up to five attendees to meet with the IR team for a 45-minute discussion.

    Developed a document akin to a sell-side initiation report and disseminated it to potential analysts, aiming to encourage them to initiate coverage.

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