Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Net Income Retained in Business
QFRNIRB421USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
9,168.00
Year-over-Year Change
-48.65%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the net income retained by U.S. wholesale trade and durable goods corporations after accounting for expenses and distributions. It provides critical insight into corporate financial health and reinvestment strategies in key sectors of the American economy.
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 rather than distribute as dividends or use for other purposes. Economists analyze this trend to understand business investment patterns, financial resilience, and potential future growth strategies.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations in wholesale trade and durable goods sectors, compiled and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess corporate financial strategies, potential economic expansion, and sectoral investment trends.
Key Facts
- Measures net income retention in wholesale and durable goods sectors
- Indicates corporate financial reinvestment strategies
- Provides insights into business economic confidence
FAQs
Q: What does net income retained mean?
A: Net income retained represents the portion of corporate earnings kept within the business after accounting for expenses and potential dividend distributions.
Q: Why is this metric important?
A: It reveals corporate financial health, investment strategies, and potential future growth by showing how much money companies are keeping to reinvest in their operations.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of corporate financial strategies in wholesale trade and durable goods sectors.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand business investment patterns, economic resilience, and potential need for economic stimulus or regulatory adjustments.
Q: What are the limitations of this metric?
A: While informative, the metric represents only wholesale trade and durable goods sectors, and should be considered alongside other economic indicators for comprehensive analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Net Income Retained in Business [QFRNIRB421USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025