This indicator measures the total value of new purchase orders placed with manufacturers for both durable and non-durable goods, excluding the volatile transportation sector. By stripping out large, infrequent orders like aircraft and ships, it provides a clearer picture of underlying manufacturing trends. It is considered a leading indicator of future industrial production and business investment.
Data is collected through surveys of manufacturing companies. The 'ex-transportation' figure is derived by subtracting the value of orders for motor vehicles, aircraft, and other transportation equipment from the total factory orders headline number.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | — | 0.20 | — |
| Aug 4, 2026 | -0.40 | 0.50 | -0.90 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 2.00 | 0.40 | +1.60 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 1.70 | 0.80 | +0.90 |
| May 4, 2026 | 1.80 | 0.70 | +1.10 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 1.60 | 0.30 | +1.30 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 0.40 | 0.20 | +0.20 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 0.40 | 0.10 | +0.30 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 0.20 | 0.90 | -0.70 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | -0.20 | -0.30 | +0.10 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.10 | +0.10 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 0.10 | -0.50 | +0.60 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 0.60 | 0.30 | +0.30 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 0.40 | 0.10 | +0.30 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.90 | -0.70 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | -0.50 | 0.20 | -0.70 |
| May 2, 2025 | -0.20 | 0.20 | -0.40 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.40 | 0.70 | -0.30 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.60 | -0.30 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 0.10 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | -0.10 | -0.20 | +0.10 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 0.40 | -0.20 | +0.60 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 0.10 | 0.30 | -0.20 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | -0.70 | 0.30 | -1.00 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 0.70 | 0.40 | +0.30 |
| May 2, 2024 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 1.10 | 0.40 | +0.70 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | -0.80 | -0.10 | -0.70 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | 0.40 | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2024 | 0.10 | 0.70 | -0.60 |
| Dec 4, 2023 | -1.20 | 0.30 | -1.50 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 0.80 | 0.70 | +0.10 |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 1.40 | 0.60 | +0.80 |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 0.80 | 0.10 | +0.70 |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 0.20 | 0.40 | -0.20 |
| Jul 5, 2023 | -0.50 | 0.50 | -1.00 |
| Jun 5, 2023 | -0.20 | -0.90 | +0.70 |
| May 2, 2023 | -0.70 | 0.30 | -1.00 |
| Apr 4, 2023 | -0.30 | -0.80 | +0.50 |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 1.20 | 0.60 | +0.60 |
| Feb 2, 2023 | -1.20 | -0.40 | -0.80 |
| Jan 6, 2023 | -0.80 | -0.40 | -0.40 |
| Dec 5, 2022 | 0.80 | 0.10 | +0.70 |
| Nov 3, 2022 | -0.10 | -0.30 | +0.20 |
| Oct 4, 2022 | 0.20 | -0.60 | +0.80 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | -1.10 | 0.30 | -1.40 |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 1.40 | 0.60 | +0.80 |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 1.70 | 0.50 | +1.20 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.90 | 2 | +0.10 ↑ |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 1.30 | 1.70 | +0.40 ↑ |
| May 4, 2026 | 1.60 | 1.80 | +0.20 ↑ |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 1.20 | 1.60 | +0.40 ↑ |
