Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Retained Earnings at Beginning of Quarter
QFRD119333USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
361,591.00
Year-over-Year Change
52.50%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the retained earnings of U.S. machinery corporations at the start of each quarter, providing insight into the financial health and reinvestment capacity of the industrial sector. The metric helps economists and investors understand corporate financial strategies and potential economic investment trends.
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
Retained earnings represent the cumulative net income that corporations choose to reinvest rather than distribute as dividends, reflecting corporate financial strength and strategic planning. For machinery corporations, this metric signals potential future capital investments, technological upgrades, and overall sector resilience.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. machinery corporations, aggregated and analyzed by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
Policymakers and financial analysts use this trend to assess industrial sector health, predict potential capital expenditures, and understand broader economic investment patterns.
Key Facts
- Reflects cumulative net income for machinery corporations
- Indicates potential for future capital investments
- Provides insight into industrial sector financial strategies
FAQs
Q: What do retained earnings indicate about a corporation's financial health?
A: Retained earnings suggest a company's ability to reinvest profits, fund growth, and maintain financial stability without external borrowing.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of machinery corporations' financial positions.
Q: Why are retained earnings important for the machinery sector?
A: Retained earnings in machinery corporations can signal potential technological investments, equipment upgrades, and sector-wide economic resilience.
Q: How do retained earnings impact economic policy?
A: Policymakers use this data to understand industrial investment trends, potential job creation, and overall economic growth potential.
Q: What are the limitations of this economic indicator?
A: The metric represents aggregate data and may not capture individual corporate variations or immediate short-term financial changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Retained Earnings at Beginning of Quarter [QFRD119333USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025