U.S. wholesale trade sales strengthened in May 2026, with the indicator rising 3.4% month-over-month, according to data updated on 8 July 2026. The increase marks a notable acceleration from April 2026, when wholesale trade sales had posted a 2.0% month-over-month gain.
The figures show that May’s performance outpaced the prior month’s growth, indicating firmer momentum in wholesale activity. On a comparative basis, the “actual” reading for May reflects the change from April to May 2026, while the “previous” figure captures the change from March to April 2026. The step-up from 2.0% to 3.4% suggests that demand through wholesale channels continued to build as the second quarter progressed.