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Delaware, Texas lead U.S. in business bankruptcy filings

Business bankruptcies rose nearly 12% year-over-year, following a nearly 15% increase the prior year; Delaware and Texas had the most filings nationwide.

Published Aug 1, 2026, 9:40 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Nationwide business bankruptcy filings climbed nearly 12% over the past year, after rising nearly 15% the previous year. Delaware and Texas reported the highest number of business bankruptcy filings in the United States.