Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Aerospace Products and Parts: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102386USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,813.00
Year-over-Year Change
-7.64%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. corporations in the aerospace products and parts sector. It provides critical insights into capital investment, equipment aging, and financial health of a strategically important industrial segment.
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 systematic allocation of costs for tangible and intangible assets over their useful economic life in the aerospace manufacturing industry. Economists use this data to assess capital expenditure patterns, technological reinvestment, and long-term productivity trends.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and aggregated by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand industrial capital investment cycles and technological modernization in the aerospace sector.
Key Facts
- Tracks systematic cost allocation for aerospace manufacturing assets
- Provides insights into long-term capital investment strategies
- Reflects technological reinvestment and equipment lifecycle management
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures how U.S. aerospace corporations allocate and expense the costs of their physical and intangible assets over time.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: It reveals the capital investment health and technological modernization strategies of aerospace manufacturing companies.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, reflecting the most recent financial reporting periods.
Q: What can this trend indicate about industrial economic health?
A: It can signal the pace of technological investment, equipment replacement cycles, and overall industrial sector productivity.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The data represents aggregate corporate reporting and may not capture granular details of individual company performance.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Aerospace Products and Parts: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102386USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025