Bankruptcy Surge Alert
655 US companies have filed for bankruptcy in 2025, shattering records and marking the highest YTD total in 15 YEARS . This trend shows no signs of slowing down, with October seeing 68 filings, September at 66, and August hitting 76 – the highest monthly readings in at least 6 years .
Sector Breakdown:
- Industrials lead the charge with 98 bankruptcies
- Consumer Discretionary follows with 80 filings
- Healthcare sees 45, adding to the growing concern
Since 2022, corporate bankruptcies have skyrocketed by nearly +100% . Are we staring down the barrel of a crisis? Time to pay attention to the economic undercurrents .
