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Jewish News 24 · Jul 19, 2026

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The U.S. recorded 372 large-company bankruptcies in the first half of 2026, the highest first-half total in 16 years and the fourth consecutive year-over-year increase. The figure has already surpassed the entire 2022 total of 317 bankruptcies, while both May and June each saw 72 filings-the third-highest monthly totals since July 2020. Industrial companies led with 50 bankruptcies year-to-date, followed by consumer discretionary firms with 35 and healthcare companies with 26.

The U.S. recorded 372 large-company bankruptcies in the first half of 2026, the highest first-half total in 16 years and the fourth consecutive year-over-year increase. The figure has already surpassed the entire 2022 total of 317 bankruptcies, while both May and June each saw 72 filings-the third-highest monthly totals since July 2020. Industrial companies led with 50 bankruptcies year-to-date, followed by consumer discretionary firms with 35 and healthcare companies with 26.

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