Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Durable Manufacturing: Cash Dividends Charged to Retained Earnings This Quarter
QFR120DURUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
42,952.00
Year-over-Year Change
10.63%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks cash dividends charged to retained earnings specifically within the U.S. durable manufacturing sector quarterly. It provides insights into corporate financial health and shareholder distribution strategies for manufacturing companies.
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 total cash dividends paid out by durable manufacturing corporations from their retained earnings during a specific quarter. Economists use this data to assess corporate profitability, investment strategies, and overall financial performance in the manufacturing segment.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive corporate financial reporting and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve from quarterly financial statements of durable manufacturing corporations.
Historical Context
This trend is used by financial analysts, investors, and policymakers to understand corporate financial dynamics and potential economic trends in the manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly cash dividend distributions in durable manufacturing
- Indicates corporate financial health and shareholder return strategies
- Part of comprehensive corporate financial reporting by the Federal Reserve
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures cash dividends paid out by durable manufacturing corporations from their retained earnings in a specific quarter.
Q: Why are cash dividends important?
A: Cash dividends reflect a company's profitability and its ability to return value to shareholders, serving as a key indicator of financial strength.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a regular snapshot of financial performance in the durable manufacturing sector.
Q: Who uses this economic data?
A: Investors, financial analysts, economists, and policymakers use this data to assess corporate financial health and economic trends.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data represents aggregate corporate behavior and may not reflect individual company performance or broader economic conditions in full detail.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Durable Manufacturing: Cash Dividends Charged to Retained Earnings This Quarter [QFR120DURUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025