MTSI Services PMI Composite Indexes: September 2025 (1st Estimate)

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 · 12:00 PM ET Next release · Sep 23, 12:00 PM ET

Index August 2025 September 2025
General PMI -0.17 -0.25
Activity -0.10 -0.24
Revenue 0.05 0.05
New Orders 0.36 0.36
Employment -1.11 -1.24
Prices Paid 0.75 0.73
Prices Received 0.28 0.29
Wages -0.20 -0.19

The MTSI Services PMI Composite slipped to -0.25 in September from -0.17 in August, reflecting a modest worsening in overall services conditions, with only 1 out of 8 PMIs reported.

  • The Activity index fell to -0.24 from -0.10, pointing to weaker current output momentum.

  • Revenue was unchanged at 0.05, suggesting steady sales conditions despite softer activity.

  • New Orders held firm at 0.36, indicating stability in incoming demand compared with August.

  • Employment declined further to -1.24 from -1.11, highlighting continued weakness in hiring relative to activity.

  • Prices Paid eased slightly to 0.73 from 0.75, while Prices Received ticked up to 0.29 from 0.28, showing stable but moderating price dynamics.

  • Wages edged up to -0.19 from -0.20, remaining slightly negative and consistent with broader labor softness.