Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food and Beverage Stores: Income (Loss) from Operations
QFR104445USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4,282.00
Year-over-Year Change
-32.85%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the operational income or loss for U.S. food and beverage stores, providing critical insights into the retail grocery sector's financial performance. The metric helps economists and investors understand the profitability and economic health of a key consumer-facing industry.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The quarterly financial report represents the net operating income generated by food and beverage retail establishments across the United States. Economists analyze this trend to assess consumer spending patterns, retail sector resilience, and potential macroeconomic shifts in consumer behavior.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive financial reporting from corporations in the food and beverage store sector, aggregated and analyzed by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate retail sector performance, consumer spending trends, and potential economic interventions.
Key Facts
- Measures operational income for U.S. food and beverage stores
- Provides quarterly insights into retail sector financial performance
- Reflects broader consumer spending and economic trends
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the operational income or loss for U.S. food and beverage stores, reflecting the financial performance of the retail grocery sector.
Q: Why is this trend important?
A: The indicator helps economists and investors understand consumer spending patterns, retail sector health, and potential macroeconomic shifts.
Q: How is the data collected?
A: Data is gathered through comprehensive financial reporting from corporations in the food and beverage store sector, then aggregated by federal economic research institutions.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to assess retail sector performance, consumer spending trends, and potential economic interventions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a regular snapshot of the food and beverage retail sector's financial performance.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food and Beverage Stores: Income (Loss) from Operations [QFR104445USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025