Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food and Beverage Stores: Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
QFR111445USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
3,412.00
Year-over-Year Change
-35.23%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the pre-tax income of U.S. food and beverage store corporations, providing insight into the financial performance of a critical retail sector. The metric helps economists and investors understand the profitability and economic health of food retail businesses.
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 aggregate income or loss for food and beverage store corporations before accounting for income taxes, reflecting operational efficiency and market conditions. Economists use this data to assess retail sector resilience, consumer spending trends, and potential economic shifts.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive financial reporting by corporations, aggregated and analyzed by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting principles.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to evaluate consumer spending, retail sector performance, and potential indicators of broader economic health.
Key Facts
- Represents pre-tax income for U.S. food and beverage store corporations
- Quarterly data provides snapshot of retail sector financial performance
- Helps track economic trends in essential consumer goods sector
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the income or loss before taxes for U.S. food and beverage store corporations on a quarterly basis, reflecting the financial performance of the retail food sector.
Q: Why is this trend important for economists?
A: This trend provides insights into consumer spending, retail sector health, and potential broader economic conditions affecting food and beverage stores.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a regular snapshot of the financial performance of food and beverage store corporations.
Q: What can this trend tell us about the economy?
A: It can indicate consumer purchasing power, inflation impacts, and the overall economic health of the essential retail sector.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The data represents aggregate corporate performance and may not capture individual store or regional variations in the food retail market.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food and Beverage Stores: Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes [QFR111445USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025