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Globant Retools for a Return to Fast Growth After a Sharp Slowdown in 2025

Publisher IDC
Published Mar 31, 2026
Length 8 Pages
SKU # IDC21057289

Description

This IDC Market Perspective shares an overview of Globant's 2025 performance, which marked a significant slowdown, with revenue growth at 1.6% — well below initial expectations and a sharp contrast to previous years' double-digit gains. The company faced macroeconomic and political headwinds, compounded by enterprise "AI uncertainty" as organizations hesitated to invest in transformative AI projects. "Despite these challenges, Globant's launch of AI Pods signals a bold pivot toward scalable, margin-enhancing growth. While they will not completely decouple revenue growth from head count, AI Pods are gaining traction and should position Globant for renewed growth once enterprise investment resumes," says Douglas Hayward, senior research director, CX Strategies and Services, IDC. " Globant must deepen its business consulting and industry expertise and strengthen CXO-suite relationships. It remains an innovation leader ready for a return to stronger growth as the market matures in its adoption of AI."

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8 Pages

Executive Snapshot

Key takeaways

Recommended actions

New Market Developments and Dynamics

AI uncertainty

Waiting for the sign-off

AI Pods: The route back to double-digit growth?

Advice for Globant

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