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The state of churn and retention in B2B organization 2026

The State of Churn and Retention in B2B Organizations 2025 report examines how mid-market and enterprise businesses are addressing one of their most persistent growth challenges: client retention. Drawing on insights from leaders across technology, financial services, healthcare, professional services, and more, the study reveals when churn occurs, what drives it, and how retention strategies are evolving. The findings show that early-stage churn remains a critical risk, with nearly half of all churn occurring within the first 90 days, often driven by onboarding gaps, communication breakdowns, and fragmented digital experiences. The report also examines the financial impact of churn, the expanding role of automation, system integration, and digital engagement, and the metrics organizations use to measure retention performance. Together, the insights show how businesses are shifting toward more structured, proactive retention approaches: combining guided engagement with technology-enabled experiences to reduce revenue loss, strengthen client relationships, and improve long-term value.

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43% of client churn strikes within the first 90 days, revealing that early-stage engagement and structured onboarding are decisive factors in long-term client retention and loyalty.
47% of businesses estimate annual churn losses exceeding $500,000, yet only 28% invest adequately in retention technology, exposing a critical gap between financial impact and strategic investment.
While 86% of companies conduct majority client interactions digitally, poorly executed digital experiences drive nearly 40% of client departures, highlighting the need for seamless, friction-free engagement models.