Business inventories in the US rose by 0.3% month-over-month in May 2026, following an upwardly revised 0.6% advance in April, matching market estimates.

Stocks increased at a slower pace for merchant wholesalers (0.1% vs 0.7% in April); manufacturers (0.2% vs 0.3%) and retailers (0.6% vs 0.7%).

Year-on-year, business inventories increased by 3.1%.