US Bankruptcy Filings Drop in April to Lowest Since Mid-2024

May 15, 2026, 1:23 PM UTC

US corporate bankruptcies among large companies fell to 50 in April from 70 in March, marking the lowest monthly count since mid-2024, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

  • The industrials and consumer discretionary sectors led in April, with seven and four cases, respectively
    • QVC Group Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 last month with a plan to cut more than $5 billion of debt
  • Analysts expect elevated interest rates, inflation and geopolitical risks may trigger more restructurings later in 2026

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