Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Retail Trade: Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
QFR111OTRUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
20,093.00
Year-over-Year Change
-9.99%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the pre-tax income of all other retail trade corporations in the United States, providing critical insights into the financial health of the retail sector. It serves as a key metric for understanding corporate profitability, economic performance, and potential market trends.
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 trend represents aggregate financial performance of retail corporations outside of major retail categories, capturing income before tax calculations. Economists use this data to assess sector-wide economic resilience, investment potential, and broader commercial activity. It offers a nuanced view of retail economic dynamics beyond headline retail sales figures.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reporting by corporations, aggregated and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate sector-specific economic performance and potential macroeconomic trends.
Key Facts
- Measures pre-tax income for non-major retail trade corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of retail sector financial health
- Helps track economic resilience and potential market shifts
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator specifically measure?
A: It measures the income before taxes for all other retail trade corporations, excluding major retail categories. This provides a comprehensive view of smaller retail business financial performance.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, offering a current and dynamic view of retail sector financial trends. Each update reflects the most recent corporate financial reporting period.
Q: Why is pre-tax income important?
A: Pre-tax income offers a clear view of corporate profitability before tax obligations, allowing for more direct comparisons across different businesses and time periods.
Q: How can investors use this information?
A: Investors can use this trend to assess the overall health of the retail sector, identify potential investment opportunities, and understand broader economic trends.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The indicator focuses on 'other' retail trade, so it may not capture performance of major retail categories. It also represents aggregate data, which can mask individual company variations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Retail Trade: Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes [QFR111OTRUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025