This indicator measures the quarterly percentage change in the total gross operating profits of private non-financial corporations. It is a key barometer of corporate health and economic vitality, as rising profits often lead to increased business investment and employment growth. Analysts use this data to gauge the strength of the business cycle and to forecast future economic performance and tax revenues.
Calculated by aggregating the gross operating profits of surveyed private non-financial businesses, defined as sales income minus the cost of goods sold and operating expenses, excluding interest and tax.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 1.80 | 2.00 | -0.20 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | -1.50 | 0.50 | -2.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 5.90 | 3.60 | +2.30 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 0.00 | 1.70 | -1.70 |
| Sep 1, 2025 | -2.40 | 1.20 | -3.60 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | -0.50 | 1.10 | -1.60 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 5.90 | 1.50 | +4.40 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | -4.60 | 0.80 | -5.40 |
| Sep 2, 2024 | -5.30 | -0.90 | -4.40 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | -2.50 | -0.90 | -1.60 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 7.40 | 1.80 | +5.60 |
| Dec 4, 2023 | -1.30 | -0.30 | -1.00 |
| Sep 4, 2023 | -13.10 | -1.90 | -11.20 |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 0.50 | 2.00 | -1.50 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 10.60 | 1.50 | +9.10 |
| Dec 5, 2022 | -12.40 | 0.30 | -12.70 |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 7.60 | 4.00 | +3.60 |
| May 31, 2022 | 10.20 | 4.00 | +6.20 |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov 29, 2021 | 4.00 | 3.00 | +1.00 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | -1.30 | -1.50 | -0.20 ↓ |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 5.80 | 5.90 | +0.10 ↑ |
