The majority of respondents forecast profit growth in 2025, according to Wipfli's manufacturing pulse study

WisBusiness: Manufacturers predicting profit growth despite tariff concerns - Wisconsin Technology Council

Manufacturers across North America are largely optimistic about future profit growth despite rising concerns about tariffs, according to a survey from Milwaukee-based advisory firm Wipfli. After surveying about 300 manufacturing companies across the United States, Canada and Mexico last month, the firm found 55% of respondents are forecasting higher profits for 2025 than in 2024.

The majority of respondents forecast profit growth in 2025, according to Wipfli's manufacturing pulse study

MILWAUKEE, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wipfli, a top 25 advisory and accounting firm, has released the findings of its manufacturing pulse study, capturing insights from nearly 300 manufacturing leaders across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The study, conducted in…