The Producer Price Index (PPI) Output QoQ measures the percentage change in the prices received by domestic producers for their output over a three-month period. This quarterly perspective helps smooth out monthly volatility and provides a more stable view of industrial inflation trends. It covers various sectors including manufacturing, utilities, and sometimes services. Analysts use this data to forecast broader economic inflation and to assess the profit margins of industrial firms.
Calculated by comparing the average price index of the current quarter to the average of the previous quarter. The data is weighted by the economic importance of each industry sector.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.60 | 0.80 | +0.80 |
| May 18, 2026 | 0.80 | 0.50 | +0.30 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 0.10 | 0.70 | -0.60 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 0.60 | 0.70 | -0.10 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 0.60 | 1.00 | -0.40 |
| May 18, 2025 | 2.10 | 0.10 | +2.00 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | -0.10 | 1.60 | -1.70 |
| Nov 17, 2024 | 1.50 | 0.90 | +0.60 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 1.10 | 0.60 | +0.50 |
| May 16, 2024 | 0.90 | 0.50 | +0.40 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 0.70 | 0.40 | +0.30 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | 0.80 | -0.30 | +1.10 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 0.20 | 0.70 | -0.50 |
| May 17, 2023 | 0.30 | 0.80 | -0.50 |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 0.90 | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2022 | 1.60 | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2022 | 2.40 | — | — |
| May 18, 2022 | 2.60 | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 1.40 | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2021 | 1.80 | — | — |
