Is the SaaS Industry Entering Its Next Growth Cycle?
The normalization period following the pandemic may finally be coming to an end.
BDO's 2026 SaaS Market Brief explores the trends behind the industry's first growth acceleration since 2021. After several years of slowing growth, SaaS companies are showing renewed momentum, fueled by innovation, pricing expansion, operational discipline, and the growing monetization of AI capabilities.
Whether you're a SaaS executive, investor, or industry leader, this report provides a data-driven look at what's shaping the next phase of growth.
Key Findings
Revenue Growth Rebounds
- Industry revenue growth accelerated to 13.5% in FY2025, up from 9.9% in 2024, signaling a potential shift beyond the post-pandemic normalization phase.
Enterprise SaaS Leads the Charge
- Enterprise SaaS companies posted 15.9% revenue growth, representing the largest single-year acceleration in BDO's dataset.
Operational Efficiency Reaches New Highs
- SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue reached all-time lows across both enterprise and mid-size SaaS companies, reflecting years of cost optimization and operational discipline.
Profitability Strengthens
- SaaS EBITDA margins expanded to an estimated 25%, placing many enterprise companies in the "best of both worlds" category of strong growth and strong profitability.
AI Drives Leaner Growth
- Mid-size SaaS companies are leveraging AI and automation to improve productivity, increase revenue per employee, and compete more effectively with larger peers.
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