Durable goods orders for September 2026: out Tuesday, October 27, 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
Aug 2026 data
- Durable goods orders, change from the prior month
- −0.1%Jul 2026: +0.9%
View the data as a table
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 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% |
| Sep 2024 | +0.9% |
Source: Census Bureau, via FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis). Revised figures replace earlier ones.Full release
The last story
Durable goods orders fell 0.1% in August, the first decline after two increasesThe Census Bureau said orders for long-lasting goods slipped in August after a 0.9% gain in July, ending a two-month run of increases.