Corporate Profits measures the net income of corporations after labor and inventory costs are deducted, providing a comprehensive view of the financial health of the business sector. It is a lagging indicator but offers crucial insights into future business investment and hiring plans. High corporate profits often lead to increased capital expenditure and dividend payouts, supporting equity valuations.
Calculated by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) as part of the National Income and Product Accounts (NIPA), using tax return data and financial reports.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | — | 12.90 | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 11.30 | 9.40 | +1.90 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 8.85 | 7.60 | +1.25 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 5.19 | 5.50 | -0.31 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 3.35 | 5.00 | -1.65 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2.03 | 2.80 | -0.77 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 27.07 | 28.00 | -0.93 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 25.43 | 25.00 | +0.43 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 21.57 | 22.30 | -0.73 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 19.22 | 20.00 | -0.78 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 17.61 | 19.00 | -1.39 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 15.42 | 17.00 | -1.58 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 13.14 | 16.00 | -2.86 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 11.59 | 13.00 | -1.41 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 9.83 | 10.50 | -0.67 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 6.90 | 9.00 | -2.10 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 5.40 | 5.00 | +0.40 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 2.80 | 2.70 | +0.10 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 30.43 | 27.20 | +3.23 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 27.22 | 26.00 | +1.22 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 21.37 | 21.20 | +0.17 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 20.03 | 20.40 | -0.37 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 17.40 | 14.00 | +3.40 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 13.90 | 11.00 | +2.90 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 13.04 | 11.00 | +2.04 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 10.05 | 7.30 | +2.75 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 6.60 | 7.00 | -0.40 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 4.60 | 7.00 | -2.40 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 2.40 | 15.00 | -12.60 |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 33.30 | 33.00 | +0.30 |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 32.10 | 31.00 | +1.10 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | 29.00 | 28.00 | +1.00 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | 26.10 | 22.50 | +3.60 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 21.40 | 20.80 | +0.60 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 18.60 | 17.90 | +0.70 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 14.80 | 15.50 | -0.70 |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 11.80 | 13.60 | -1.80 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 9.00 | 10.50 | -1.50 |
| May 31, 2023 | 6.00 | 7.30 | -1.30 |
| May 3, 2023 | 4.20 | 5.00 | -0.80 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 2.30 | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 25.90 | 30.60 | -4.70 |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 23.70 | 21.30 | +2.40 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | 21.80 | 20.00 | +1.80 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 20.20 | 24.70 | -4.50 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 20.80 | 20.20 | +0.60 |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 18.80 | 15.80 | +3.00 |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 16.60 | 16.80 | -0.20 |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 14.60 | 13.20 | +1.40 |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 11.40 | 8.50 | +2.90 |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 7.10 | 6.30 | +0.80 |
