United States Business Inventories

Last Release

Feb 28, 2025

Actual

0.2

Units In

0.3

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

May 15, 2025

Time to Release

27 Days 4 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
2.1 Dec 2021	-2.3 May 2020	0.29 %	1992-2025	U.S. Census Bureau

Business Inventories in the United States measure the monthly percentage changes in inventories from manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. Inventories are a key component of gross domestic product.

Latest Updates

U.S. business inventories rose 0.2% month-over-month in February 2025, following a 0.3% increase in January, in line with market expectations. This marked the second consecutive monthly rise, mainly driven by a 0.3% gain in wholesale inventories. Meanwhile, stocks grew only slightly for retailers and manufacturers, both up 0.1%. On an annual basis, business inventories rose by 2.1%.