Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food: Total Assets
QFR223311USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
982,660.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.63%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total assets of U.S. corporations in the food sector, providing a comprehensive view of the industry's financial health and investment capacity. The metric offers critical insights into the scale, growth, and economic significance of food-related corporate enterprises.
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 Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) total assets metric represents the cumulative value of all resources owned by food corporations, including physical assets, financial investments, and operational infrastructure. Economists use this indicator to assess sector-wide financial strength, investment trends, and potential economic resilience.
Methodology
Data is collected through mandatory financial reporting by corporations, aggregated and analyzed by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting principles.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand sectoral economic performance, potential investment opportunities, and broader industrial capacity.
Key Facts
- Represents comprehensive financial resources of U.S. food corporations
- Updated quarterly to reflect current economic conditions
- Includes tangible and intangible corporate assets
FAQs
Q: What does 'total assets' include in this context?
A: Total assets encompass physical property, equipment, cash reserves, investments, intellectual property, and other financial resources owned by food corporations.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is updated every quarter, providing a current snapshot of the food sector's financial landscape.
Q: Why are total assets important for economic analysis?
A: Total assets indicate a sector's financial health, investment capacity, potential for growth, and overall economic contribution.
Q: Can this trend predict industry performance?
A: While not a definitive predictor, trends in total assets can signal potential future performance, investment trends, and sector resilience.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents aggregate corporate reporting and may not capture nuanced individual corporate performance or emerging market dynamics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food: Total Assets [QFR223311USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025