ABOUT THIS REPORT
OUTLOOK FOR GROWTH
The Aldrich Uncertainty Report draws from conversations with over 60 owners and executives of private companies across Oregon , California , and the Mountain West (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). These leaders, representing industries from construction to healthcare, lead businesses generating $10 to $150 million in annual revenue.
Business’s outlook for revenue growth over next 12 months
Mountain West
California
12%
13%
23%
How has your outlook for your business changed in the last six months?
50% 19%
31%
KEY
58%
More optimistic
About the same
More pessimistic
Optimistic Very Optimistic Very Pessimistic Pessimistic Neutral
42%
35%
23%
California
4%
4%
Mountain West
50%
31%
19%
All West
Oregon
2%
20%
50%
30%
Oregon
20% 50% 23%
26% 27%
40%
37%
39%
24%
All West
5%
My company’s financial health has been negatively impacted by tariff-related cost increases or supply chain disruptions.
Leader Perspectives “We’ve recently secured long-term contracts with major clients and also have maintained a strong pipeline for construction projects.” — CxO, Construction
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
12%
35%
31%
23%
California
“Our sales growth is slowing and volumes are declining, which may negatively impact profitability.” — Owner, Food & Beverage Manufacturing “We have diversified our portfolio and secured long-term contracts which ensure steady growth.” — CxO, Construction “New taxes and regulatory policies have negatively impacted our industry so we forecast neutral growth for the next 12 months.” — CxO, Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Mountain West
19%
31%
25%
25%
20%
40%
35%
5%
Oregon
16%
35%
31%
18%
All West
Compared to six months ago, how has your company’s ability to access outside capital for growth or operations changed?
“We have expanded into new product lines and repeat orders are increasing.” — Owner, Manufacturing
California
Oregon
Mountain West
All West
5%
3%
KEY
4%
Stayed the Same Become Easier
12%
27%
38%
40%
“We have seen a reduced number of commercial construction projects compared to last year.” — CxO, Construction
58%
Become More Difficult
50%
44%
45%
Do not seek or use outside capital
27%
19%
10%
19%
Aldrich Uncertainty Report | Q4 2025
Aldrich Uncertainty Report | Q4 2025
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