2026 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses Report

This report updates annual analysis of the characteristics and reach of women-owned businesses. Efforts to close the gap in women’s entrepreneurship continue, as they are critically important to economic growth and job creation. The report serves as a practical tool for entrepreneurial support organizations and advisors, policymakers, funders, educators, researchers, media professionals, and women entrepreneurs themselves. Through this data-driven analysis, stakeholders can better understand where challenges persist and identify solutions tailored to their specific business needs. These actions can help build an environment that enables more U.S. women to grow successful businesses and contribute to broader economic progress.