Business inventories in the US rose by 0.4% month-over-month in August 2026, following an upwardly revised 0.9% advance in July and matching market forecasts. Stocks increased at a slower pace at merchant wholesalers (0.5% vs 1.4% in July) and retailers (0.2% vs 0.9%). Manufacturing stockpiles, meanwhile, rose 0.5%, up slightly from 0.4%. On a yearly basis, business inventories grew by 4.6%. source: U.S. Census Bureau

Business Inventories in the United States increased 0.40 percent in August of 2026 over the previous month. Business Inventories in the United States averaged 0.29 percent from 1992 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2.50 percent in December of 2021 and a record low of -2.40 percent in May of 2020. This page provides - United States Business Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. United States Business Inventories - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Business Inventories in the United States increased 0.40 percent in August of 2026 over the previous month. Business Inventories in the United States is expected to be 0.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United States Business Inventories is projected to trend around 0.80 percent in 2027 and 0.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-16 02:00 PM
Business Inventories MoM
Jul 0.8% 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
2026-10-15 02:00 PM
Business Inventories MoM
Aug 0.4% 0.9% 0.4% 0.3%
2026-11-17 03:00 PM
Business Inventories MoM
Sep 0.4% 0.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Inventories MoM 0.40 0.90 percent Aug 2026
Durable Goods Orders MoM 0.00 0.90 percent Aug 2026
Durable Goods Orders ex Defense MoM 0.10 1.40 percent Aug 2026
Durable Goods Orders Ex Transp MoM 0.30 0.70 percent Aug 2026
Factory Orders MoM 0.10 0.80 percent Aug 2026
Factory Orders ex Transportation 0.30 0.70 percent Aug 2026
New Orders 663491.00 662837.00 USD Million Aug 2026
Non Defense Goods Orders Ex Air 1.60 0.60 percent Aug 2026
Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM 0.00 0.80 percent Aug 2026
Wholesale Inventories MoM 0.50 1.40 percent Aug 2026


United States Business Inventories
Business Inventories in the United States measure the monthly percentage changes in inventories from manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. Inventories are a key component of gross domestic product.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.40 0.90 2.50 -2.40 1992 - 2026 percent Monthly
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US Business Inventory Growth Slows
Business inventories in the US rose by 0.4% month-over-month in August 2026, following an upwardly revised 0.9% advance in July and matching market forecasts. Stocks increased at a slower pace at merchant wholesalers (0.5% vs 1.4% in July) and retailers (0.2% vs 0.9%). Manufacturing stockpiles, meanwhile, rose 0.5%, up slightly from 0.4%. On a yearly basis, business inventories grew by 4.6%.
2026-10-15
US Business Inventories Rise More than Expected
Business inventories in the US went up by 0.8% month-over-month in July 2026, after an upwardly revised 0.1% increase in the prior month and above the expected 0.3% advance. This marked the strongest increase in inventories since March, reflecting stronger stock accumulation at merchant wholesalers (1.3% vs 0.4% in June); retailers (0.8% vs -0.2%) and manufacturers (0.4% vs 0.1%). Year-on-year, business inventories grew by 3.8%.
2026-09-16
US Business Inventory Growth Softens in May
Business inventories in the US rose by 0.3% month-over-month in May 2026, following an upwardly revised 0.6% advance in April, matching market estimates. Stocks increased at a slower pace for merchant wholesalers (0.1% vs 0.7% in April); manufacturers (0.2% vs 0.3%) and retailers (0.6% vs 0.7%). Year-on-year, business inventories increased by 3.1%.
2026-07-16