Business Inventories measure the quarterly change in the dollar value of unsold goods held by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. This indicator is a critical component of GDP calculation, as changes in inventory levels reflect the balance between production and consumption. A significant increase in inventories can indicate either a buildup of unsold goods due to weak demand or a strategic accumulation in anticipation of higher future sales.
The data is compiled from surveys of manufacturing, wholesale, and retail companies, adjusted for seasonal variations and reported as a percentage change from the previous quarter.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | -0.20 | 0.70 | -0.90 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 0.70 | -0.20 | +0.90 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | -0.10 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | -0.90 | 0.30 | -1.20 |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 0.10 | 0.40 | -0.30 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 0.80 | 0.20 | +0.60 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 0.10 | 0.40 | -0.30 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | -0.90 | -0.20 | -0.70 |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 0.10 | -0.50 | +0.60 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1.30 | -0.60 | +1.90 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | -1.70 | 0.20 | -1.90 |
| Dec 4, 2023 | 1.20 | -0.60 | +1.80 |
| Sep 4, 2023 | -1.90 | 0.40 | -2.30 |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 1.20 | 0.50 | +0.70 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | -0.20 | -0.20 | 0.00 |
| Dec 5, 2022 | 1.70 | 1.50 | +0.20 |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 0.30 | 1.60 | -1.30 |
| May 31, 2022 | 3.20 | 1.00 | +2.20 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 1.10 | -0.20 | +1.30 |
| Nov 29, 2021 | -1.90 | 0.10 | -2.00 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 0.50 | 0.70 | +0.20 |
The latest reading is within its usual range, less than one standard deviation from the mean.
