Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Income (Loss) from Operations
QFR104333USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
12,390.00
Year-over-Year Change
55.52%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the operational income or loss for U.S. machinery corporations on a quarterly basis, providing critical insights into the financial performance of a key manufacturing sector. The metric serves as an important indicator of industrial productivity, investment health, and potential economic momentum.
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 Quarterly Financial Report captures the net income generated from core business operations within the machinery manufacturing industry, excluding extraordinary financial events. Economists and investors use this data to assess sector-specific economic resilience, technological investment trends, and potential signals of broader industrial output.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive financial reporting from U.S. machinery corporations, aggregated and analyzed by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized by policymakers, investors, and economic strategists to understand manufacturing sector health, potential industrial policy interventions, and broader economic forecasting.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly operational income for U.S. machinery corporations
- Provides insights into manufacturing sector financial health
- Helps track industrial productivity and investment trends
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the income or loss from core operations for U.S. machinery corporations on a quarterly basis, excluding non-operational financial events.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: It offers a direct view of financial performance in the machinery manufacturing sector, helping investors assess industrial sector health and potential investment opportunities.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of machinery corporation financial performance.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand industrial sector dynamics, potential economic interventions, and broader manufacturing ecosystem health.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend focuses specifically on machinery corporations and may not fully represent the entire manufacturing sector or broader economic conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Income (Loss) from Operations [QFR104333USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025