US wholesale inventories, sales expand in February

09/04/2026 Argaam

US wholesale inventories widened during February, signaling a continued buildup of goods among merchants despite improved sales, according to data released Thursday by the US Census Bureau.

 

US Wholesale Sales & Inventories - February 2026

Item

January 2026

February 2026

Monthly Change

Yearly Change

Inventories ($ bln)

911.9

919.6

+0.8%

+1.8%

Sales ($ bln)

731.6

751.9

+2.7%

+8.8%

Inventory-to-Sales Ratio (Months)

1.25

1.22

-

-

 

The data meant a relative improvement in demand within the US economy. Sales grew at a faster pace than inventories, reflecting the market's ability to absorb supply with higher efficiency.

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