2026 PLANSPONSOR Defined Contribution Industry Reports
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Preorder the 2026 PLANSPONSOR Defined Contribution Industry Reports.
Based on the PLANSPONSOR DC Survey, the industry’s largest and most comprehensive survey of plan sponsors, these reports provide flexible, in-depth benchmarking—this year across nine plan types and 51 industries.
Our reports offer:
- 120-plus pages of proprietary data and analysis in each
- Benchmarking by industry and plan asset size for precise, actionable comparisons
- Customizable options including branding for easy sharing and client engagement
- Breadth and depth of analysis—Gross responses provide overall trends; asset-range data enable granular benchmarking by plan size
NEW for 2026
- Financial wellness insights
Also available!
The 2026 PLANSPONSOR DC Plan Benchmarking Report. Presented as a comprehensive overview of all DC plans surveyed, it includes data analyzed across an expanded set of asset ranges for deeper insights.
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Backed by Unmatched Reach
This year’s survey captured 4,386 plan sponsor responses, a 38-percentage-point increase from last year’s 3,172. This unmatched reach means broader industry representation and more granular insights, setting our reports apart in the marketplace.
What You’ll Learn
- Plan design, participation and contributions: Key trends in eligibility, participation rates, employer match strategies and contribution behaviors across plan sizes and industries
- Investment menus and retirement income options: Insights on investment offerings including target-date funds, alternative investments and emerging retirement income solutions
- Plan administration and fees: Analysis of plan loans, withdrawals, fees, expenses and governance practices that affect plan efficiency and participant outcomes
- NEW for 2026: Financial wellness: Comprehensive data on adoption, impact, and integration of financial wellness programs within defined contribution plans
Pricing
- Single industry report: Starting at $5,109 (volume discounts available)
- 2026 PLANSPONSOR DC Plan Benchmarking Report: $11,349
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Fulfillment starting in late December
More Industries = Greater Value
For 2026, we’ve expanded the list to 51 unique industries—up from 46 last year—thanks to higher response rates. This means reports are more specific and closely aligned with your industry, delivering greater value for benchmarking and decisionmaking.
What’s New
- Profit-sharing plans are now included in our DC Survey
- Six new solo industry reports make for more granular insights
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Ready to Get Ahead?
| Preorder Now |
Fulfillment starting in late December