{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"167652","rtpr_id":"nGNXPD181-20261013","ticker":"TTAN","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["TTAN"],"title":"Aspire Report Finds Commercial Landscapers Prioritizing Growth as Businesses Navigate Operational Complexity","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-13T13:00:01.151Z","article_body":"CHESTERFIELD, Mo., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspire Software\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=WyWhgWgrwk1Fk0if1O1HTtSTnf7ApRKwIFPHezOWlFIDA7io-d-T2RBCHOziTqOd09kAnE5Jro12MbxDlym6Pz7l5DWv08prLqAPpyGPpx0=),\na ServiceTitan\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=OikXHESDuRMAZfca1iaWTF5NbnG_dI3VQmbuLxkGDBsqF8U5erFq6jhJ1ie-Di8lqciyIzp_CBi5LT_flkaWEO6pGXhlN59pEwUAyZhR2Jc=)\ncompany and leading software provider for landscape businesses, today released\nits 2027 Commercial Landscape Industry Report\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=LXdmtRCryQhtTSHYmFyyshI1468Xzij3zv3Ql1KeGNxHUCT_9AbyMJY6jPJdfHkem16qTLZ2PFUa7IHWX9XMgoieVGCQArhqC3nmwQQdh64-kpqGjjyOu8is6Ym3QDJ9IcogVhbgvTHoxGmrJTVOI-f8QCZk2VXiFvOOaM8g6IoeFF5mpEphzeylEIrVBmqh).\nBased on a survey of more than 1,000 commercial landscape business owners,\nexecutives, and senior decision-makers across the U.S., the findings highlight\nthat 79% of contractors are prioritizing revenue growth in 2027, while\nbusinesses continue to explore how technology, operational efficiency, and new\napproaches to managing costs can support sustainable growth.\n\n“Commercial landscapers are focused on growth, but sustainable growth\nrequires more than simply adding customers or crews,” said Eli Zevin,\nGeneral Manager of Landscaping at ServiceTitan. “As businesses become more\ncomplex, having the right processes and visibility across operations becomes\nincreasingly important. Contractors that can connect their teams, technology,\nand data will be better positioned to turn growth opportunities into stronger,\nmore resilient businesses.”\n\nThe report highlights how commercial landscaping businesses are adapting their\noperations as they plan for growth. Contractors are changing how they purchase\nmaterials, continuing to invest in their workforce, and increasingly looking\nto technology and AI to improve efficiency and support more connected\noperations.\n\nKey findings from the report include:\n* Technology adoption is creating opportunities for more connected operations:\nContractors already use technology across core areas of their businesses,\nwhile workflow automation, operational efficiency, and integrated systems are\nemerging as opportunities to better connect and scale operations.\n* AI interest is translating into investment: Nearly half of operators are\nalready using AI in some form, while more than half plan to increase their AI\nbudgets as businesses explore where the technology can deliver value.\n* Rising costs are changing purchasing strategies: As material and equipment\ncosts continue to rise, landscape businesses are increasingly purchasing\ndirectly from suppliers to gain greater control over costs and price\nvolatility.\n* Businesses continue to invest in their workforce: A majority of landscape\noperators plan to raise crew pay this year as attracting and retaining skilled\nworkers remains a priority across the industry.\nTo view the full findings and key takeaways, download Aspire’s 2027\nCommercial Landscape Industry Report here.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rPjxCIv0TmQkuVKoJhJaBqf2-qzLd6YzjUPqeKes607y2fDZ7YUj2YIw41kzThmZWN3cQ6CvX5r5Dai3qORmPQCcoHOkvqLauWMtBXVUs-JpSv27JCG_oNsQVEW12ybzL3uehx_cpLOKN1MvBJcxFQ==)\n\nAbout Aspire Software\nAspire Software\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=WyWhgWgrwk1Fk0if1O1HTgypCc3pSu9yYkiDRWs278GvHJAnbyv6S2xJAvXUZgmmClOOy2oWs7kqkW1l995DByl_dr_EiAIrQWmOG4VtElQ=),\na ServiceTitan company, offers business management software for landscape\nmaintenance, landscape construction, and snow & ice management companies.\nAspire's cloud-based SaaS solution helps field service companies manage,\ncreate, and execute against their business opportunities and challenges.\nAspire helps contractors change the way they manage their business to enable\nthem to provide better service, improve margins, and increase productivity.\nFor more information, please visit http://www.youraspire.com.\n\nAbout the research; forward-looking statements\nThe survey was conducted on behalf of Aspire Software by Thrive Analytics, an\nindependent third-party research provider and a leading digital marketing\nresearch firm, among 1,020 commercial landscape business owners, executives,\nand senior decision-makers. The survey was fielded online from July 14 to July\n31, 2026. This research is for informational purposes only and Aspire Software\nprovides no assurances (express or implied) with respect to the accuracy of\nthe survey data or analysis. Forward-looking economic and industry outlooks\nrepresent the views of the survey respondents, and may not represent the view\nof Aspire Software, ServiceTitan or its affiliates. Forward-looking statements\nare subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual\nresults to differ materially from those expressed or implied.\n\n© 2026 Aspire Software. All rights reserved. Aspire Software, the Aspire\nSoftware logo, and all Aspire Software product and service names mentioned\nherein are registered trademarks or unregistered trademarks of Aspire Software\nin the United States and other countries. Other brand names and marks\nmentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be the\ntrademarks of their respective holder(s).\n\nPress Contact\nSarah Cantu\npress@youraspire.com\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/84d3bfb7-3716-43b4-825a-b25a7824d6c4)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNXPD181-20261013","title":"Aspire Report Finds Commercial Landscapers Prioritizing Growth as Businesses Navigate Operational Complexity","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"TTAN","created":"2026-10-13T13:00:01.151Z","tickers":["TTAN"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"CHESTERFIELD, Mo., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspire Software\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=WyWhgWgrwk1Fk0if1O1HTtSTnf7ApRKwIFPHezOWlFIDA7io-d-T2RBCHOziTqOd09kAnE5Jro12MbxDlym6Pz7l5DWv08prLqAPpyGPpx0=),\na ServiceTitan\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=OikXHESDuRMAZfca1iaWTF5NbnG_dI3VQmbuLxkGDBsqF8U5erFq6jhJ1ie-Di8lqciyIzp_CBi5LT_flkaWEO6pGXhlN59pEwUAyZhR2Jc=)\ncompany and leading software provider for landscape businesses, today released\nits 2027 Commercial Landscape Industry Report\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=LXdmtRCryQhtTSHYmFyyshI1468Xzij3zv3Ql1KeGNxHUCT_9AbyMJY6jPJdfHkem16qTLZ2PFUa7IHWX9XMgoieVGCQArhqC3nmwQQdh64-kpqGjjyOu8is6Ym3QDJ9IcogVhbgvTHoxGmrJTVOI-f8QCZk2VXiFvOOaM8g6IoeFF5mpEphzeylEIrVBmqh).\nBased on a survey of more than 1,000 commercial landscape business owners,\nexecutives, and senior decision-makers across the U.S., the findings highlight\nthat 79% of contractors are prioritizing revenue growth in 2027, while\nbusinesses continue to explore how technology, operational efficiency, and new\napproaches to managing costs can support sustainable growth.\n\n“Commercial landscapers are focused on growth, but sustainable growth\nrequires more than simply adding customers or crews,” said Eli Zevin,\nGeneral Manager of Landscaping at ServiceTitan. “As businesses become more\ncomplex, having the right processes and visibility across operations becomes\nincreasingly important. Contractors that can connect their teams, technology,\nand data will be better positioned to turn growth opportunities into stronger,\nmore resilient businesses.”\n\nThe report highlights how commercial landscaping businesses are adapting their\noperations as they plan for growth. Contractors are changing how they purchase\nmaterials, continuing to invest in their workforce, and increasingly looking\nto technology and AI to improve efficiency and support more connected\noperations.\n\nKey findings from the report include:\n* Technology adoption is creating opportunities for more connected operations:\nContractors already use technology across core areas of their businesses,\nwhile workflow automation, operational efficiency, and integrated systems are\nemerging as opportunities to better connect and scale operations.\n* AI interest is translating into investment: Nearly half of operators are\nalready using AI in some form, while more than half plan to increase their AI\nbudgets as businesses explore where the technology can deliver value.\n* Rising costs are changing purchasing strategies: As material and equipment\ncosts continue to rise, landscape businesses are increasingly purchasing\ndirectly from suppliers to gain greater control over costs and price\nvolatility.\n* Businesses continue to invest in their workforce: A majority of landscape\noperators plan to raise crew pay this year as attracting and retaining skilled\nworkers remains a priority across the industry.\nTo view the full findings and key takeaways, download Aspire’s 2027\nCommercial Landscape Industry Report here.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=rPjxCIv0TmQkuVKoJhJaBqf2-qzLd6YzjUPqeKes607y2fDZ7YUj2YIw41kzThmZWN3cQ6CvX5r5Dai3qORmPQCcoHOkvqLauWMtBXVUs-JpSv27JCG_oNsQVEW12ybzL3uehx_cpLOKN1MvBJcxFQ==)\n\nAbout Aspire Software\nAspire Software\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=WyWhgWgrwk1Fk0if1O1HTgypCc3pSu9yYkiDRWs278GvHJAnbyv6S2xJAvXUZgmmClOOy2oWs7kqkW1l995DByl_dr_EiAIrQWmOG4VtElQ=),\na ServiceTitan company, offers business management software for landscape\nmaintenance, landscape construction, and snow & ice management companies.\nAspire's cloud-based SaaS solution helps field service companies manage,\ncreate, and execute against their business opportunities and challenges.\nAspire helps contractors change the way they manage their business to enable\nthem to provide better service, improve margins, and increase productivity.\nFor more information, please visit http://www.youraspire.com.\n\nAbout the research; forward-looking statements\nThe survey was conducted on behalf of Aspire Software by Thrive Analytics, an\nindependent third-party research provider and a leading digital marketing\nresearch firm, among 1,020 commercial landscape business owners, executives,\nand senior decision-makers. The survey was fielded online from July 14 to July\n31, 2026. This research is for informational purposes only and Aspire Software\nprovides no assurances (express or implied) with respect to the accuracy of\nthe survey data or analysis. Forward-looking economic and industry outlooks\nrepresent the views of the survey respondents, and may not represent the view\nof Aspire Software, ServiceTitan or its affiliates. Forward-looking statements\nare subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual\nresults to differ materially from those expressed or implied.\n\n© 2026 Aspire Software. All rights reserved. Aspire Software, the Aspire\nSoftware logo, and all Aspire Software product and service names mentioned\nherein are registered trademarks or unregistered trademarks of Aspire Software\nin the United States and other countries. Other brand names and marks\nmentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be the\ntrademarks of their respective holder(s).\n\nPress Contact\nSarah Cantu\npress@youraspire.com\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/84d3bfb7-3716-43b4-825a-b25a7824d6c4)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-13T13:00:01.332975229Z","server_sent_at_ms":1791896401332},"received_at":"2026-10-13T13:00:01.383Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"155943","press_release_id":"167652","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Software","sector":"Information Technology"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"other","narrative":"Aspire Software, a ServiceTitan company, released its 2027 Commercial Landscape Industry Report based on a survey of 1,020 commercial landscape decision-makers fielded in July 2026.\n\nKey findings include 79% of contractors prioritizing revenue growth in 2027, roughly half of operators already using AI with more than half planning to increase AI budgets, and rising material costs driving direct-from-supplier purchasing.\n\nThe release is a marketing thought-leadership piece rather than a financial disclosure; it carries no revenue, guidance, or material event content for ServiceTitan.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Suppress -- sponsored industry survey with no financial impact on ServiceTitan."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"survey_window":"July 14-31, 2026","survey_respondents":1020,"contractors_prioritizing_growth_2027":"79%"}},"quotedText":"Commercial landscapers are focused on growth, but sustainable growth requires more than simply adding customers or crews","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Eli Zevin","role":"General Manager of Landscaping at ServiceTitan"},{"name":"Sarah Cantu","role":"press contact"}],"products":["Aspire","2027 Commercial Landscape Industry Report"],"companies":[{"name":"Aspire Software","relationship":"subsidiary of ServiceTitan"},{"name":"ServiceTitan","ticker":"TTAN","relationship":"filer/parent company"},{"name":"Thrive Analytics","relationship":"third-party research provider"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":1,"reasoning":"This is a sponsored industry survey report published by Aspire Software (a ServiceTitan company), a marketing/content exercise with no financial results, guidance, or material corporate event."},"tickerRelevance":{"others":[],"primary":"TTAN"},"globalImportance":10,"audienceRelevance":15,"eventTypeSecondary":[],"importanceComponents":{"tickerTier":"mid-cap","eventGravity":"sponsored-industry-survey","issuerAuthored":true,"marketingContent":true}},"event_type":"other","event_type_secondary":null,"sentiment":"neutral","material_impact_score":1,"narrative":"Aspire Software, a ServiceTitan company, released its 2027 Commercial Landscape Industry Report based on a survey of 1,020 commercial landscape decision-makers fielded in July 2026.\n\nKey findings include 79% of contractors prioritizing revenue growth in 2027, roughly half of operators already using AI with more than half planning to increase AI budgets, and rising material costs driving direct-from-supplier purchasing.\n\nThe release is a marketing thought-leadership piece rather than a financial disclosure; it carries no revenue, guidance, or material event content for ServiceTitan.","key_figures":{"customDimensions":{"survey_window":"July 14-31, 2026","survey_respondents":1020,"contractors_prioritizing_growth_2027":"79%"}},"named_entities":{"people":[{"name":"Eli Zevin","role":"General Manager of Landscaping at ServiceTitan"},{"name":"Sarah Cantu","role":"press contact"}],"products":["Aspire","2027 Commercial Landscape Industry Report"],"companies":[{"name":"Aspire Software","relationship":"subsidiary of ServiceTitan"},{"name":"ServiceTitan","ticker":"TTAN","relationship":"filer/parent company"},{"name":"Thrive Analytics","relationship":"third-party research provider"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"model_name":"glm-5.3-flashx","prompt_hash":"sha256:5c812bd9e28b810d","schema_hash":"sha256:05005c02d9cffac9","created_at":"2026-10-13T13:00:09.366Z","global_importance":10,"audience_relevance":15,"importance_components":{"tickerTier":"mid-cap","eventGravity":"sponsored-industry-survey","issuerAuthored":true,"marketingContent":true}},"durationMs":4582,"modelName":"glm-5.3-flashx"}}