Clarivate Unveils 2026 Top 100 Global Innovators, AI Patents Represent 16%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Shift in Innovation Leadership: The 2026 Top 100 Global Innovators report reveals a significant surge in AI-related patent activity, with filings doubling since 2019 and over one million invention specifications published by mid-2025, indicating a shift from scale to precision in innovation leadership with profound implications.
- Japan's Innovation Dominance: Japan continues to lead the global innovation landscape with 32 organizations listed, including five in the top 10, showcasing its sustained competitiveness in high-tech sectors, while Mainland China and South Korea each have two, and the U.S. has one, reflecting the diversity of global innovation dynamics.
- New and Returning Companies: The 2026 list features six first-time honorees such as Aptiv and CXMT, while six companies including Apple and LG Display return, highlighting their ongoing efforts and adaptability in technology innovation and market competition.
- Stability of Long-term Winners: Sixteen all-time recipient organizations, including Samsung Electronics and Sony, maintain their status as global innovators, demonstrating their continued investment and strategic clarity in innovation, further solidifying their market leadership.
Analyst Views on CLVT
Wall Street analysts forecast CLVT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CLVT is 3.90 USD with a low forecast of 3.00 USD and a high forecast of 5.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Current: 3.170
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Current: 3.170
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3.00
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3.90
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5.00
About CLVT
Clarivate Plc is a global provider of transformative intelligence. The Company offers enriched data, insights and analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government (A&G), Intellectual Property (IP) and Life Sciences & Healthcare (LS&H). Within the A&G segment, the Company offers solutions across various areas, which include scientific and academic research, information solutions and library software. Its ProQuest One solutions provide access to multidisciplinary curated content across a variety of formats, including data bases, dissertations, news, primary sources, books, and video. Within the IP segment, the Company provides IP data, software, and expertise to other companies to manage and protect critical IP assets. This segment's service offerings include IP management software, Patent services and Brand IP solutions, among others. Within the LS&H segment, the Company offers solutions across research and development, commercial and Medtech.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
