Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries: Stockholders' Equity
QFR327512USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
20,525.00
Year-over-Year Change
218.46%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the stockholders' equity for U.S. corporations in the motion picture and sound recording industries, providing insight into the financial health and investment potential of these media sectors. It serves as a critical indicator of industry capitalization, investment trends, and overall economic performance in creative media industries.
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
Stockholders' equity represents the net value of a company, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities, which reflects the residual ownership interest of shareholders. For media industries, this metric helps economists and investors understand the financial resilience, growth potential, and market valuation of entertainment and content production companies.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations, aggregated and analyzed by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess the financial dynamics and investment climate in the media and entertainment sector.
Key Facts
- Represents financial health of U.S. media corporations
- Indicates investment potential in entertainment sectors
- Provides quarterly snapshot of industry capitalization
FAQs
Q: What does stockholders' equity measure?
A: Stockholders' equity represents the net value of a company, calculated by subtracting total liabilities from total assets. It indicates the residual ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: This trend helps investors assess the financial strength, growth potential, and market valuation of media and entertainment companies. It provides insights into the sector's economic performance and investment attractiveness.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and timely view of financial trends in the motion picture and sound recording industries.
Q: What industries are covered in this report?
A: The report specifically covers U.S. corporations in the motion picture and sound recording industries, including film production, music recording, and related media sectors.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents aggregate corporate financial information and may not capture individual company performance or emerging market segments. It should be used in conjunction with other economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries: Stockholders' Equity [QFR327512USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025