Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Net Income Retained in Business
QFRNIRB333USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
9,809.00
Year-over-Year Change
13.25%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the net income retained by U.S. machinery corporations after accounting for expenses and distributions. It provides critical insight into the financial health and reinvestment strategies of the machinery manufacturing sector.
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 portion of corporate earnings that companies choose to keep within the business rather than distributing as dividends or paying in taxes. Economists use this indicator to assess corporate financial strategy, investment potential, and sector-specific economic resilience.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. machinery corporations, aggregating financial statements and calculating net retained income.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand industrial sector investment patterns and potential economic growth indicators.
Key Facts
- Represents net income retained by U.S. machinery corporations
- Indicates corporate financial strategy and reinvestment potential
- Quarterly data provides current economic sector insights
FAQs
Q: What does net income retained in business mean?
A: Net income retained represents the portion of corporate earnings kept within the company after expenses, rather than distributed as dividends or paid in taxes.
Q: Why is machinery sector retained income important?
A: It signals the financial health, investment capacity, and strategic planning of manufacturing corporations in a critical industrial sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing current insights into machinery sector financial performance.
Q: How do investors use this trend?
A: Investors analyze this trend to assess corporate financial strength, potential for future growth, and reinvestment strategies in the machinery sector.
Q: What are potential limitations of this data?
A: The trend represents aggregate data and may not capture individual company variations or immediate market changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Net Income Retained in Business [QFRNIRB333USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025