The NAB Business Survey is a highly regarded monthly report by the National Australia Bank that assesses the health of the non-farm private sector. It provides two main indices: Business Conditions, which reflects current activity, and Business Confidence, which reflects future expectations. The survey covers key metrics such as sales, profitability, and employment. It is a critical indicator for understanding the underlying momentum of the Australian economy.
The survey is based on responses from approximately 400 to 600 companies. The indices are calculated as a net balance, which is the difference between the percentage of firms reporting 'up' and those reporting 'down'.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 4.00 | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 3.00 | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 3.00 | — | — |
| May 12, 2026 | 3.00 | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 6.00 | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 7.00 | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 9.00 | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 7.00 | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 9.00 | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 8.00 | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 7.00 | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 5.00 | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 9.00 | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 0.00 | — | — |
| May 13, 2025 | 2.00 | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 4.00 | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 4.00 | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 3.00 | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 6.00 | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 2.00 | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 7.00 | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 6.00 | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 6.00 | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 9.00 | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 10.00 | — | — |
