Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Retail Trade: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
QFR218RETUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
681,701.00
Year-over-Year Change
19.83%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization for all U.S. retail trade corporations, providing insight into the long-term capital investment and asset aging of the retail sector. It serves as a critical indicator of industry capital expenditure and asset management strategies.
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 a company's fixed assets over time, reflecting wear, obsolescence, and systematic allocation of asset costs. Economists and financial analysts use this metric to assess the investment health, capital intensity, and potential reinvestment needs of the retail trade sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. retail corporations, aggregated and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand capital investment patterns, industry asset renewal cycles, and potential indicators of economic investment sentiment.
Key Facts
- Tracks cumulative asset value reduction for U.S. retail corporations
- Provides insights into long-term capital investment strategies
- Helps economists assess sector-wide asset management trends
FAQs
Q: What does accumulated depreciation indicate?
A: Accumulated depreciation shows the total reduction in value of a company's fixed assets over time, reflecting asset aging and systematic cost allocation.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: It helps investors understand a sector's capital investment health, asset renewal cycles, and potential future reinvestment requirements.
Q: How is accumulated depreciation calculated?
A: It is calculated by summing the periodic depreciation expenses of fixed assets over their useful economic life, representing the total wear and value reduction.
Q: What can this trend reveal about the retail sector?
A: The trend can indicate the sector's capital intensity, investment strategies, and potential economic adaptability through asset management practices.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent and current view of retail sector asset depreciation trends.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Retail Trade: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [QFR218RETUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025