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FI · 2026-10-05 · Importance 22 · Surprise 32

Fiserv’s Small Business Index reported that small-business sales increased 2.2% year over year in September 2026, the strongest annual gain since June. Sales also rose 0.7% month over month. Back-to-school demand lifted retail activity, although consumers continued to make fewer shopping trips.

Key facts

• Fiserv will announce its third quarter financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. source
• The company will discuss its results in a live webcast at 7 a.m. CT (8 a.m. ET) on November 3, 2026. source
• September sales rose +2.2% year over year. source
• September sales rose +0.7% month over month. source
• Fiserv published the Fiserv Small Business Index for September 2026. source
• The September year-over-year sales increase was the strongest annual gain since June. source
• Back-to-school demand helped lift small business sales in September 2026. source
• A replay of the November 3, 2026 webcast will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live webcast. source