Corporate Profits QoQ measures the quarterly change in the net income of all domestic corporations after taxes. This indicator is a vital sign of the private sector's health, as rising profits often lead to increased business investment, hiring, and dividend payouts. It is a lagging indicator but provides essential context for the overall sustainability of economic growth.
The data is typically derived from national accounts and tax records, aggregating the financial performance of both financial and non-financial corporations. It is adjusted for seasonal variations to provide a clear quarter-on-quarter comparison.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | 8.20 | 0.70 | +7.50 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 0.50 | -0.40 | +0.90 |
| May 28, 2026 | -0.40 | 5.70 | -6.10 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 5.70 | 3.90 | +1.80 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 4.70 | 4.40 | +0.30 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 4.40 | 1.00 | +3.40 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 0.20 | 2.00 | -1.80 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 2.00 | 1.80 | +0.20 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | -3.30 | -3.60 | +0.30 |
| May 29, 2025 | -3.60 | 5.90 | -9.50 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 5.90 | -0.90 | +6.80 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | -0.40 | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 3.50 | 1.70 | +1.80 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 1.70 | -1.50 | +3.20 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | -2.70 | -1.70 | -1.00 |
| May 30, 2024 | -1.70 | 3.90 | -5.60 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 3.90 | 3.30 | +0.60 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 3.70 | 4.10 | -0.40 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | 4.10 | 0.40 | +3.70 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 0.50 | 1.60 | -1.10 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 1.60 | -5.90 | +7.50 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | -5.90 | -6.80 | +0.90 |
| May 25, 2023 | -6.80 | -0.90 | -5.90 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | -2.70 | 0.60 | -3.30 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | 0.80 | 0.20 | +0.60 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | -0.20 | 3.10 | -3.30 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 6.20 | 9.10 | -2.90 |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 9.10 | -2.80 | +11.90 |
| Jun 29, 2022 | -4.90 | -4.30 | -0.60 |
| May 26, 2022 | -4.30 | 0.50 | -4.80 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 0.20 | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2021 | 3.40 | 4.20 | -0.80 |
| Nov 24, 2021 | 4.20 | 5.00 | -0.80 |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 10.50 | 9.70 | +0.80 |