Durable goods orders for October 2026: out Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET
The story goes up on this page shortly after the release: the new numbers, how they compare with before and what they mean for your money. Until then, here is what the release measures and where the last report left off.
What it measures
New orders for goods meant to last three years or more, such as machinery, appliances and aircraft.
Why it matters for your money
Orders for business equipment, excluding aircraft, are a good read on whether companies plan to invest, which tends to lead hiring.
Where the last report left off
Sep 2026 data
- Durable goods orders, change from the prior month
- +1.9%Aug 2026: +0.1%
View the data as a table
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | +1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | +0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | +0.9% |
| Jun 2026 | +0.6% |
| May 2026 | −4.0% |
| Apr 2026 | +8.5% |
| Mar 2026 | +1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | −1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | −0.4% |
| Dec 2025 | −0.9% |
| Nov 2025 | +5.4% |
| Oct 2025 | −2.1% |
| Sep 2025 | +0.6% |
| Aug 2025 | +3.0% |
| Jul 2025 | −2.8% |
| Jun 2025 | −9.4% |
| May 2025 | +16.5% |
| Apr 2025 | −6.6% |
| Mar 2025 | +7.6% |
| Feb 2025 | +1.0% |
| Jan 2025 | +0.2% |
| Dec 2024 | +0.8% |
| Nov 2024 | −1.7% |
| Oct 2024 | +0.3% |
Source: Census Bureau, via FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis). Revised figures replace earlier ones.Full release
The last story
Durable goods orders rose 1.8% in September, a fourth straight monthly gainThe increase followed a 0.1% rise in August. September's gain was larger than the 0.6% rise in September 2025.