PMPA Business Trends February 2025
Conflicting data points toward optimism for the future. Sentiment remains elevated and positive. The average hours worked continue to increase. PMPA member shops are busy doing work that matters. February Business Trends Index came in at 131, a 5.1 percent drop from January. Even though Sales declined in February when compared to January, shops are still working. On average they are working overtime. Business conditions are turbulent currently, which can lead to pessimism. Shops continue to report a positive outlook and are working overtime. There was an awareness that 2025 could start slowly, but it is time to dig in and push through.
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