Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Peripheral Equipment: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
QFR218374USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
70,765.00
Year-over-Year Change
30.85%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization for U.S. computer and peripheral equipment corporations, providing insight into capital investment and asset aging. It reflects the declining economic value of technology infrastructure over time.
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
Accumulated depreciation represents the total reduction in value of corporate technology assets since their initial purchase, indicating the wear and economic consumption of computer and peripheral equipment. Economists use this metric to assess capital investment strategies, technological renewal cycles, and corporate asset management.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. corporations in the computer and peripheral equipment sector, aggregated and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This trend helps policymakers and investors understand technology sector capital expenditure, investment cycles, and potential economic productivity signals.
Key Facts
- Tracks cumulative reduction in value of computer and peripheral equipment assets
- Provides insights into corporate technology investment strategies
- Reflects economic aging and technological obsolescence of corporate assets
FAQs
Q: What does accumulated depreciation indicate?
A: Accumulated depreciation shows the total decrease in value of corporate technology assets over time, reflecting their economic consumption and aging.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: It helps investors understand a company's capital investment strategies, technological renewal cycles, and potential future capital expenditure needs.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: Data is gathered through mandatory quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations in the computer and peripheral equipment sector.
Q: What can this trend reveal about technological innovation?
A: The trend can indicate the pace of technological replacement and investment in new computing infrastructure across corporate sectors.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a near-real-time view of corporate technology asset valuation.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Peripheral Equipment: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [QFR218374USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025