Manufacturing Sales measures the monthly change in the total value of sales made by manufacturers. It is a key leading indicator of economic health as it reflects the level of demand and industrial production capacity. Higher sales figures suggest economic expansion and increased consumer or business demand, which can influence central bank interest rate decisions.
The data is collected through a survey of manufacturing establishments, calculating the total value of shipments and sales excluding taxes and freight charges. The month-over-month percentage change is then derived from these seasonally adjusted values.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | -0.20 | 0.90 | -1.10 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 0.10 | -0.10 | +0.20 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | -0.10 | -0.20 | +0.10 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1.30 | 1.10 | +0.20 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.10 | -1.30 | +2.40 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 4.20 | 4.50 | -0.30 |
| May 26, 2026 | 4.60 | 1.40 | +3.20 |
| May 15, 2026 | 3.00 | 3.50 | -0.50 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 3.50 | 2.20 | +1.30 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 3.60 | 3.80 | -0.20 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 3.80 | 1.80 | +2.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | -3.00 | -3.30 | +0.30 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | -3.30 | 0.40 | -3.70 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 0.60 | 0.50 | +0.10 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 0.50 | 0.30 | +0.20 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | -1.20 | -1.10 | -0.10 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | -1.10 | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | -1.00 | -1.10 | +0.10 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | -1.10 | -1.50 | +0.40 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 3.30 | 2.80 | +0.50 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 2.80 | 0.20 | +2.60 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | -1.00 | -1.50 | +0.50 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | -1.50 | 1.00 | -2.50 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 2.50 | 1.80 | +0.70 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 1.80 | 0.10 | +1.70 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.40 | -0.10 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | -0.90 | -1.30 | +0.40 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | -1.30 | -0.40 | -0.90 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | -2.80 | -2.00 | -0.80 |
| May 26, 2025 | -2.00 | 0.20 | -2.20 |
| May 15, 2025 | -1.40 | -1.90 | +0.50 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | -1.90 | 0.70 | -2.60 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 0.20 | -0.20 | +0.40 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | -0.20 | -0.30 | +0.10 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.70 | 2.00 | -0.30 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 2.00 | 0.20 | +1.80 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.70 | -0.40 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 0.60 | 0.30 | +0.30 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 0.80 | 0.50 | +0.30 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 0.50 | 0.30 | +0.20 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 2.10 | 1.30 | +0.80 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 1.30 | -0.80 | +2.10 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | -0.50 | -0.80 | +0.30 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | -0.80 | 0.40 | -1.20 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | -1.30 | -1.50 | +0.20 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | -1.50 | 0.80 | -2.30 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 1.40 | 1.10 | +0.30 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 1.10 | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2024 | -2.10 | -2.60 | +0.50 |
