Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food and Beverage Stores: Total Assets
QFR223445USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
255,789.00
Year-over-Year Change
15.31%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total assets of U.S. corporations in the food and beverage store sector, providing insight into the financial health and investment capacity of this critical retail segment. The metric offers a comprehensive view of sector-wide asset accumulation, reflecting broader economic conditions and industry investment 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
The Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) captures aggregate financial data for corporations in the food and beverage store industry, representing a key indicator of sector economic performance. Economists and investors use this trend to assess industry capitalization, investment trends, and potential growth opportunities.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly surveys of corporate financial statements, aggregated and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand sectoral investment patterns, economic resilience, and potential indicators of consumer spending and retail sector health.
Key Facts
- Represents total asset value for U.S. food and beverage store corporations
- Quarterly data provides dynamic view of sector financial health
- Includes tangible and intangible assets across the food retail industry
FAQs
Q: What does 'total assets' include in this context?
A: Total assets include physical properties, inventory, cash reserves, equipment, and other financial resources owned by food and beverage store corporations.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is updated every quarter, providing a current snapshot of the sector's financial landscape.
Q: Why are food and beverage store assets important?
A: These assets reflect the sector's investment capacity, economic health, and potential for growth, which can indicate broader economic trends.
Q: How do economic conditions impact this trend?
A: Economic factors like consumer spending, inflation, and market conditions directly influence corporate asset accumulation in the food and beverage retail sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend represents aggregate data and may not capture individual corporate performance or regional variations in the food retail market.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food and Beverage Stores: Total Assets [QFR223445USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025