ATLANTA, GA – The average index score reported by the ECIA’s February Industry Pulse survey shows sales optimism continuing to soar at lofty heights. Average sales sentiment inched up to 139.7 from 138.0 in January.

“This marks the ninth straight month of strong positive sentiment overall and in each of the major component categories,” observed ECIA Chief Analyst Dale Ford. “This is also the fifth consecutive month where every subcategory has registered robust positive results. The outlook for March points to expectations for continued robust strength with a projected overall score of 141.1. Results from the Q1 quarterly survey extend this expectation for a healthy sales climate all the way through the first half of 2026,” he continued. “The overall average share of survey respondents reporting positive sales growth was 71% in Q1 and 72% in Q2.

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