The Fiserv Small Business Index for June 2026 rose to a seasonally adjusted 145, with sales up 2.4% year over year and 0.8% month over month. Growth was driven by higher average tickets, which increased 3.7% compared to 2025, while transactions continued a year-over-year decline of 1.3% but improved 0.5% month over month. Retail sales bounced back, rising 3.0% year over year and 1.5% month over month, supported by both transaction growth and modest price gains. Restaurant sales edged up 0.2% year over year, with higher average tickets offsetting a 3.1% drop in foot traffic. Gasoline station sales increased 15.3% year over year but fell 4.7% month over month as average tickets declined 3.2%, offering consumers some relief at the pump. The data also suggests a rebalancing of consumer spending, with goods sales rising 3.0% year over year on transaction growth, while services grew 2.1% on higher tickets but saw transactions decline.
Fiserv, Inc.Fiserv's Small Business Index shows sales growth, indicating strong demand for its payment processing services.