Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food and Beverage Stores: Net Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR219445USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
111,851.00
Year-over-Year Change
16.46%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the net property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) value for U.S. food and beverage stores, providing insights into capital investment and infrastructure in the retail food sector. The trend reflects ongoing capital expenditures, infrastructure development, and strategic investments by food and beverage retailers.
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 value of long-term physical assets minus accumulated depreciation for food and beverage retail establishments. Economists use this data to assess sector-level capital investment, infrastructure health, and potential productivity improvements in the retail food industry.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations, aggregated and processed by the U.S. Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand capital investment trends, sector resilience, and potential economic growth in the retail food segment.
Key Facts
- Tracks net PP&E value for food and beverage retail stores
- Indicates long-term capital investment in the sector
- Provides insights into retail infrastructure development
FAQs
Q: What does net PP&E represent in this context?
A: Net PP&E represents the total value of physical assets like buildings, equipment, and infrastructure after subtracting accumulated depreciation for food and beverage stores.
Q: Why is this economic indicator important?
A: It helps analysts understand capital investment trends, sector health, and potential productivity improvements in the food and beverage retail industry.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of capital investment in the food and beverage retail sector.
Q: How can businesses use this information?
A: Companies can benchmark their own investments against industry trends and make strategic decisions about infrastructure and capital expenditure.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data represents aggregate sector information and may not capture nuanced differences between individual companies or regional variations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food and Beverage Stores: Net Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR219445USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025