Bankruptcies in the United States increased to 25960 Companies in the first quarter of 2026 from 24737 Companies in the fourth quarter of 2025. Bankruptcies in the United States averaged 40259.95 Companies from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 82446.00 Companies in the fourth quarter of 1987 and a record low of 12748.00 Companies in the second quarter of 2022. source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Bankruptcies in the United States is expected to be 25200.00 Companies by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United States Bankruptcies is projected to trend around 28000.00 Companies in 2027 and 21000.00 Companies in 2028, according to our econometric models.