Press release 🌐 Macro 📊 Neutral 🌍 United States

Large Corporate Bankruptcies Surge 22% Above Historical Annual Average

Corporate bankruptcy filings hit 100 in the latest 12-month period, outpacing historical averages by 22% as large firms continue to face significant financial headwinds.

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Impact
10/10

💡 Key Takeaways

  • Corporate bankruptcy filings reached 100 between 2H 2025 and 1H 2026.
  • Current filing volume sits 22% higher than the long-term historical annual average.
  • Filings show a slight year-over-year decline but remain at historically elevated levels.

📋 Executive Summary

Large corporate bankruptcy filings remained elevated between 2H 2025 and 1H 2026, recording 100 total filings. This figure represents a 22% increase over the historical annual average, signaling ongoing financial stress despite a slight year-over-year decline.

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Sentiment
📊 Neutral
Impact Score
10/10
Region
🌍 United States
Asset Class
🌐 Macro

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