Fiserv Small Business Index shows September sales up 2.2% y/y on back-to-school boost
Bitget2026/10/05 12:32Fiserv’s September 2026 Small Business Index showed sales up 2.2% year over year, up 0.7% month over month. Average ticket rose 4.2% year over year; transactions fell 2% year over year, extending a decline streak to 11 months. Retail sales increased 3% year over year, supported by back-to-school demand; transactions rose 2.4% year over year. Food services sales declined 1% year over year as transactions dropped 3.9%, despite a 2.8% rise in average tickets. Gas station sales jumped 21.1% year over year; inflation-adjusted sales fell 5%, pointing to higher prices rather than higher volumes. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Fiserv Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202610050830PRIMZONEFULLFEED9839123) on October 05, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
- Fiserv’s September 2026 Small Business Index showed sales up 2.2% year over year, up 0.7% month over month.
- Average ticket rose 4.2% year over year; transactions fell 2% year over year, extending a decline streak to 11 months.
- Retail sales increased 3% year over year, supported by back-to-school demand; transactions rose 2.4% year over year.
- Food services sales declined 1% year over year as transactions dropped 3.9%, despite a 2.8% rise in average tickets.
- Gas station sales jumped 21.1% year over year; inflation-adjusted sales fell 5%, pointing to higher prices rather than higher volumes.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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