The output of the American manufacturing industry grew in the last few months of 2025.

According to Federal Reserve data, manufacturing output grew by 0.2% following a 0.3% increase in November. Overall industrial production, including factories, mines, and utilities, grew by 0.4% for the second consecutive month. Mining and energy extraction declined, while utility output increased. Factory output in the United States unexpectedly grew in December, with the previous month's data being revised upward, indicating that manufacturing had stabilized by the end of the year. The Federal Reserve stated that the growth in factory output in December reflected increases in consumer goods and business equipment production.