Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Paper: Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR216322USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
126,943.00
Year-over-Year Change
1.73%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the quarterly value of property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) for U.S. corporations, providing critical insight into business capital investment and infrastructure development. The metric serves as a key indicator of corporate financial health and long-term economic growth potential.
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 PP&E trend represents the net book value of physical assets owned by U.S. corporations, reflecting their capital infrastructure and investment strategies. Economists analyze this metric to understand corporate capital expenditure, potential productivity improvements, and broader economic investment cycles.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. corporations, aggregated and standardized by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess corporate investment patterns, predict economic growth, and evaluate business sector resilience.
Key Facts
- Represents the net book value of corporate physical assets
- Quarterly data provides real-time insights into business investment
- Crucial indicator of potential economic growth and productivity
FAQs
Q: What does PP&E represent in this economic trend?
A: PP&E represents Property, Plant, and Equipment, which are tangible long-term assets used by corporations to generate revenue and support business operations.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is updated every quarter, providing current snapshots of corporate asset valuations and investment trends.
Q: Why do economists track PP&E values?
A: Tracking PP&E helps economists understand corporate investment strategies, predict economic growth, and assess business sector health and potential productivity improvements.
Q: How can investors use this trend?
A: Investors can use PP&E trends to evaluate corporate financial strength, assess potential growth, and make informed investment decisions across different sectors.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents book value and may not perfectly reflect current market values, and it provides a snapshot that should be analyzed alongside other economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Paper: Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR216322USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025