Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Petroleum and Coal Products: Cash Dividends Charged to Retained Earnings This Quarter
QFR120324USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
9,088.00
Year-over-Year Change
10.79%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks cash dividends charged to retained earnings specifically for U.S. petroleum and coal products corporations on a quarterly basis. It provides critical insight into corporate financial health and shareholder value distribution within this strategic industrial sector.
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 metric represents the amount of earnings corporations in the petroleum and coal products sector allocate to shareholders through dividend payments. Economists use this data to assess corporate profitability, investment strategies, and sector-specific financial performance.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations in the petroleum and coal products industry, compiled and verified by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by investors, policymakers, and financial analysts to evaluate the economic performance and capital allocation strategies of energy sector corporations.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly cash dividend allocations in petroleum and coal products corporations
- Provides direct insight into corporate financial strategies and shareholder returns
- Part of broader federal economic reporting and tracking mechanisms
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the cash dividends charged to retained earnings by U.S. corporations in the petroleum and coal products sector on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are these dividend metrics important?
A: These metrics help investors and analysts understand corporate financial health, profitability, and shareholder value distribution in the energy sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly as part of the Federal Reserve's Quarterly Financial Report series.
Q: Who uses this economic data?
A: Investors, financial analysts, policymakers, and economic researchers use this data to assess energy sector performance and corporate financial strategies.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data is specific to U.S. petroleum and coal products corporations and may not fully represent global energy sector trends or smaller regional companies.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Petroleum and Coal Products: Cash Dividends Charged to Retained Earnings This Quarter [QFR120324USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025