Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Nondurable Manufacturing: Cash Dividends Charged to Retained Earnings This Quarter
QFR120NDUUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
49,907.00
Year-over-Year Change
19.02%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks cash dividends charged to retained earnings specifically for U.S. nondurable manufacturing corporations on a quarterly basis. The metric provides insights into corporate financial health, profit distribution strategies, and investment patterns in a critical sector of the manufacturing economy.
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 the amount of cash dividends that nondurable manufacturing corporations allocate from their retained earnings each quarter, reflecting their financial performance and shareholder return strategies. Economists and investors use this data to assess corporate profitability, financial stability, and potential reinvestment or distribution patterns in the manufacturing sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by nondurable manufacturing corporations to federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, financial analysts, and investors to evaluate corporate financial strategies and broader economic trends in the manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Measures quarterly cash dividend allocations in nondurable manufacturing
- Provides insight into corporate financial decision-making
- Reflects potential profitability and shareholder value strategies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks cash dividends charged to retained earnings by U.S. nondurable manufacturing corporations on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are cash dividends important?
A: Cash dividends indicate a company's financial health, profitability, and ability to return value to shareholders.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: Data is gathered through mandatory quarterly financial reports submitted by nondurable manufacturing corporations to federal economic reporting agencies.
Q: How do investors use this information?
A: Investors analyze these trends to assess corporate financial strategies, potential investment opportunities, and sector-wide economic performance.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, providing a current snapshot of corporate financial strategies in the nondurable manufacturing sector.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Nondurable Manufacturing: Cash Dividends Charged to Retained Earnings This Quarter [QFR120NDUUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025