Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Cash Dividends Charged to Retained Earnings This Quarter
QFR120421USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
3,855.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.39%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks cash dividends charged to retained earnings specifically in the U.S. wholesale trade and durable goods sectors. It provides insights into corporate financial health and distribution strategies for these critical economic segments.
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 portion of corporate profits redistributed to shareholders through cash dividends within wholesale trade and durable goods industries. Economists use this data to assess corporate profitability, investment strategies, and overall sector financial performance.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations in wholesale trade and durable goods sectors, compiled by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to evaluate corporate financial strategies and broader economic sector performance.
Key Facts
- Measures cash dividend allocations in specific U.S. economic sectors
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate financial redistribution
- Reflects corporate profitability and shareholder value strategies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator specifically measure?
A: It tracks cash dividends charged to retained earnings in U.S. wholesale trade and durable goods sectors, showing how corporations distribute profits to shareholders.
Q: Why are cash dividends important for economic analysis?
A: Cash dividends reflect corporate financial health, profitability, and strategic decisions about reinvestment versus shareholder returns.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, providing current insights into corporate financial distributions.
Q: Who uses this economic trend?
A: Investors, financial analysts, policymakers, and economic researchers use this trend to understand corporate financial strategies and sector performance.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data is sector-specific and may not represent the entire economy, and it reflects past financial decisions rather than future projections.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Cash Dividends Charged to Retained Earnings This Quarter [QFR120421USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025