Corporate profits rose quickly in 2021 along with inflation, raising concerns about corporations driving up prices to increase profits. Although corporate profits indeed contributed to inflation in 2021, their contribution fell in 2022. This pattern is not unusual: in previous economic recoveries, corporate profits were the main contributor to inflation in the first year and displaced by costs in the second year.

Corporate Profits in the United States increased to 3259.41 USD Billion in the second quarter of 2025 from 3252.44 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Corporate Profits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for Corporate Profits After Tax (without IVA and CCAdj) (CP) from Q1 1947 to Q2 2025 about CCADJ, IVA, corporate profits, tax, corporate, GDP, and USA.

Corporations in the United States made profits totaling 3.92 trillion U.S. dollars in the first quarter of 2025. This is a slight decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024. The corporate profits are defined as the net income of corporations in the National Income and Product Accounts (NIPA). The presented data include inventory valuation and capital consumption adjustments.

Corporate profit in Canada represents the total pre-tax earnings of Canadian corporations measured in billions of constant 2017 chained Canadian dollars. This metric captures real business profitability across all sectors of the economy after adjusting for inflation, providing a comprehensive assessment of the corporate sector's financial performance. Data is sourced from Statistics Canada's national accounts and includes both financial and non-financial corporations. Data is sourced from Statistics Canada's national accounts.

United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal data was reported at 0.520 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.000 % for Mar 2025. United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 0.649 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.995 % in Nov 2021 and a record low of 0.000 % in Mar 2025. United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?

United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal data was reported at 6.831 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.147 % for Mar 2025. United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 12.889 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.622 % in Dec 2015 and a record low of 1.740 % in May 2020. United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?

Professionals from Italian e-commerce players faced inflation's impact on their business. A survey from early 2023 showed that about **** in *** companies had decreased margins to keep similar prices, whereas ** percent of surveyed professionals stated their companies maintained similar prices but reduced discounts.

United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal data was reported at 14.553 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.396 % for Mar 2025. United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 11.881 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.202 % in Apr 2020 and a record low of 3.347 % in Apr 2019. United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?

United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: About Normal data was reported at 38.355 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 46.645 % for Mar 2025. United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: About Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 36.380 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56.502 % in Feb 2020 and a record low of 24.348 % in Nov 2011. United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: About Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?

United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data was reported at -29.987 % Point in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -23.729 % Point for Mar 2025. United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data is updated monthly, averaging -22.283 % Point from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -7.722 % Point in Jul 2018 and a record low of -53.167 % Point in Apr 2020. United States BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.

For 2024, cyber incidents were a leading business risk to companies of all sizes globally according to risk management experts worldwide. Some industries are more prone to cyberattacks than others. For instance, manufacturing was the most targeted industry globally by ransomware incidents in 2023. Meanwhile, the number of cyber incidents in the financial sector increased in recent years. How does cybercrime jeopardize businesses? Cyber incidents pose a multitude of risks to businesses across various aspects. Financially, they can result in direct losses through theft, ransom payments, or disruptions in operations, which affect revenue streams and stability. Between 2001 and 2023, the monetary damage from cybercrime in the United States rose from **** million U.S. dollars to a staggering **** billion dollars. What challenges do businesses face due to inflation? Inflation poses numerous challenges to organizations, affecting consumer spending, interest rates, driving up operational expenses, and creating uncertainty in strategic planning. Rising prices frequently result in increased costs for raw materials and wages, thereby reducing profit margins. Throughout much of the 2010s, inflation was consistently low, especially between 2013 and 2020, when it fluctuated between *** and *** percent. However, the annual global inflation rate peaked in 2022, at **** percent, and is expected to decline in the following years. This heightened inflation was a sign that the global economy was undergoing a period of great uncertainty, which made it more expensive to do business.

Workers’ compensation and other insurance funds businesses have experienced significant changes in recent years, largely driven by economic fluctuations and shifts in investment income. The crash of the US economy in 2020 due to pandemic-related restrictions placed immense pressure on the industry. Business formation plunged and unemployment soared, resulting in a diminished customer base for insurance funds and a steep drop in revenue. Regardless, the Federal Reserve's injection of liquidity into the financial system propelled stock prices upward, boosting investment income for insurance providers. This increase in investment income provided some relief for providers, enabling them to cover expenses and sustain profits despite revenue losses. The relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions spurred economic recovery in 2021, driving unemployment down and corporate profit up. This positive economic climate increased demand for insurance services and enhanced investment income due to robust stock market conditions. However, since 2022, inflation has wreaked havoc, causing businesses and organizations to slash investments in insurance funds amid soaring prices. More recently, rising interest rates have reduced downstream demand due to the emergence of recessionary fears, but revenue and profit have expanded because of growing returns on fixed-income products. Overall, revenue for workers’ compensation and other insurance funds has inched downward at a CAGR of 0.2% over the past five years, reaching $56.6 billion in 2025. This includes a 0.5% rise in revenue in that year. Looking ahead, providers are poised for moderate growth over the next five years. As the US economy stabilizes, with solid GDP growth and potential increases in business formation and employment, the customer base for insurance funds is likely to expand. These favorable economic conditions should bolster consumer confidence and investment in the stock market, leading to greater investment income for the industry. Nonetheless, larger players are expected to dominate, given their ability to invest in cutting-edge technologies like AI for predicting claim risks and optimizing business operations. Smaller providers may face intensified internal competition, prompting some to exit the market, while others could focus on niche offerings or invest in technological advancements to remain viable and competitive. Overall, revenue for workers’ compensation and other insurance funds is expected to expand at a CAGR of 1.3% over the next five years, reaching $60.3 billion in 2030.

The Finance & Economics Dataset provides daily financial and macroeconomic data, including stock market prices, GDP growth, inflation, interest rates, consumer spending, exchange rates, and more. It is designed for use in:

✔ Financial Market Analysis – Track stock index movements and trading volumes. ✔ Macroeconomic Research – Study economic trends, including inflation and GDP growth. ✔ Investment Decision Making – Evaluate interest rates, corporate profits, and consumer confidence. ✔ Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics – Develop forecasting models for economic indicators.

This dataset is valuable for economists, investors, data scientists, researchers, and policymakers.

Companies across the economy have recognized business coaches' value in navigating economic volatility, propping up coaches even amid inflationary pressures and high interest rates. Coaches are helping clients navigate current labor shortages in healthcare, logistics and business services industries, offering strategies to enhance their employees' satisfaction and retain capable workers. Major corporations like Microsoft and AT&T are especially boosting their investments in training and development to address the demands of an evolving business landscape. Despite inflation's impact on individuals' budgets, solid corporate profit has helped coaches remain accessible to major clients. Some interest from individuals seeking to pad their resumes has revived as inflation gradually stabilizes, but business coaches continue to rely on commercial clients. Revenue has surged at a CAGR of 4.5% to an estimated $20.0 billion over the five years through 2025, including an expected swell of 0.4% in 2025 alone. C-suite executives are prioritizing improving employee experience and value proposition, aiming to minimize turnover and enhance workforce planning amid labor shortages and rising costs. A 2024 Mercer Survey indicates less focus on mental and physical well-being initiatives among business owners, with investments in managerial training also falling by the wayside. Instead, executives are providing additional professional development benefits to their staff, propping up business coaches with established reputations in training employees. This mix of interests results in varying demand for business coaches, depending on their specialization. While some coaches align well with these strategies, others must adapt and diversify their services to meet shifting client demands. Business coaches will see lessened growth in the coming years. President Trump's tariffs will raise prices and cut spending power for consumers and corporations, though deregulation will buoy profit for commercial clients. Corporate profit is set to continue swelling, enabling more significant investments in managerial and executive training. The emergence of new businesses will provide coaches with new potential clients, but smaller workforces might limit the benefits of group coaching. Coaching agencies will face mounting saturation, pushing them to tailor their services to clients' specific needs regarding reshoring supply chains or regulatory uncertainty. As competition intensifies, strategic marketing and careful pricing will become increasingly important for coaches. Price competition and continued labor intensity are set to slightly drag down profit. Revenue is set to decelerate, climbing at a CAGR of 1.3% to an estimated $21.3 billion through the end of 2030.

The growth of the Internet since its inception has fueled strong demand and profitability for web design services, as both businesses and households increasingly conduct activities online. The pandemic accelerated this trend, forcing businesses to upgrade their digital presence amid lockdowns and remote work, which resulted in significant revenue gains for web designers in 2020. This trend continued in 2021 as the strong economic recovery boosted corporate profit and gave businesses greater funds to invest in the industry’s services. More recently, high inflation and rising interest rates have raised costs and curtailed demand, with some businesses opting for cheaper alternatives like templates rather than custom web design, contributing to a drop in revenue in 2022. Despite these challenges, rising stock prices linked to AI advancements pushed business income substantially upward, enabling further investment in web design through 2023 and 2024 and benefiting revenue. However, high inflation and rising interest rates have recently raised costs and curtailed demand, with some businesses opting for cheaper alternatives like templates rather than custom web design. In response to shifting client expectations, web designers now prioritize mobile-first design, rapid performance, personalization and interactive content. These adaptations, along with investments in new technologies, have allowed web designers—especially smaller ones—to differentiate themselves and sustain long-term growth. Overall, revenue for web design services companies has swelled at a CAGR of 2.3% over the past five years, reaching $47.4 billion in 2025. This includes a 1.5% rise in revenue in that year. Market saturation will limit revenue growth for website designers moving forward. With nearly all US adults now using the Internet, opportunities for finding new customers are dwindling as internet usage approaches universality. As a result, major providers may turn to mergers and acquisitions to maintain market share, while smaller companies will likely focus on niche markets or specific geographies to secure stable income. Additionally, tariffs imposed by the Trump administration could further restrain demand by increasing consumer prices, reducing disposable income and pushing the economy toward recession. In response, web designers may expand geographically to find new clients. Amid these headwinds, AI and automation technologies are transforming design workflows, increasing efficiency while fostering a greater need for skilled workers and enabling more tailored services. Companies are also adapting by prioritizing inclusivity and sustainability, attracting broader demographics and eco-conscious clients. Overall, revenue for web design services providers is forecast to inch upward at a CAGR of 1.1% over the next five years, reaching $49.9 billion in 2030.

Telemarketing and call centers have navigated a dynamic economic landscape in recent years, grappling with challenges and opportunities alike. The initial impact of the pandemic at the onset of the period led to a temporary dip in demand as businesses curbed outsourcing due to reduced consumer spending and corporate profit. However, quick transitions to remote operations and an improving economic landscape in the latter part of the period increased demand for the industry, specifically from the healthcare sector. There was an increase in demand for the industry’s services as consumers returned to traditional shopping and corporate profit soared, spurred by expansionary fiscal and monetary policies. This uptick, however, was only one side of the coin. Increasing inflationary pressures in 2022, driven by a massive jump in demand, forced businesses to tighten budgets, reducing spending on telemarketing and call center services. This caused revenue to drop significantly, with further challenges posed by rising interest rates and offshoring trends. The growing use of AI and automation spurred an influx of new entrants as smaller players were better able to compete with larger and established players, raising internal competition. While technological advancements like IVR and speech analytics have reduced costs and improved efficiency, the competition from global markets, particularly emerging economies, has diluted some of the industry's growth potential. Overall, revenue for telemarketing and call centers has inched downward at a CAGR of 0.1% to $28.1 billion over the past five years, including an expected increase of 3.6% in 2025 alone. Industry profit has climbed and will account for 13.4% of revenue in the current year. Looking ahead, providers are anticipated to benefit from stable economic growth and the continued expansion of online activities. Cooling inflation and reduced interest rates are expected to boost consumer spending and corporate investment, bolstering demand for telemarketing and call center services. Technological advancements will further enhance operational efficiency, although high wage costs will continue to challenge profit. The ongoing migration towards e-commerce will necessitate greater investment in call centers as companies look to better serve online customers. Despite the inherent challenges, the industry's capacity to leverage technological innovations and explore new geographical markets provides a promising outlook. Overall, revenue for telemarketing and call centers is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 3.7% to $33.6 billion over the five years to 2030.

Corporate travel is closely tied to fluctuations in business confidence. Economic uncertainty, Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought the industry to a halt in March 2020, significantly dented revenue for agencies at the beginning of the previous five-year period in 2020-21. The industry is still adapting to the new working trends and spending strategies of corporate companies post-pandemic in 2025-26. Demand for travel services has also faced recent hurdles of high prices for flights and hotels due to steep inflation and companies’ efforts to curb their carbon emissions. Video calls are now a cemented alternative to domestic and international business travel that saves time and money for companies. Demand from the industry's largest downstream market, the banking, financial services and insurance industries, has dropped due to the relocation of many companies out of the UK to avoid the loss of passporting rights, which they lost back in 2021. Loss of major financial clients has left a lingering impression on demand for corporate travel agents. Although industry revenue is expected to grow by 7.7% in 2025-26 as businesses increase their levels of travel, revenue is anticipated to soar at a compound annual rate of 41.8% to £4.6 billion over the five years through 2025-26 after it plummeted in 2021-22 amid lockdown restrictions. Agencies have faced unsustainably high operational expenses in recent years, driving many out of the industry and constraining profits. Over the five years through 2030-31, revenue is expected to rise at a compound annual rate of 5.1% to reach £5.9 billion, which is slightly above pre-pandemic industry revenue. The industry is significantly affected by business confidence and profit, meaning the pace at which the economy recovers following sluggish economic growth and dented business confidence will likely influence industry revenue heavily over the coming years. The growing use of virtual meetings and events and the ever-growing demand for online travel agents will slow the market's full recovery. However, progress between the UK and EU regarding ease of travel will stand to benefit the corporate travel services industry in the coming years.

Scientific research and development (R&D) facilities have enjoyed significant growth over the past five years as the mix of accelerating medical innovation, new global conflicts and push to advance medical treatments provided a diversified demand niche for the industry. Skyrocketing corporate profit, which boosted 6.3% over the past five years, enabled private companies to massively increase their budgets for R&D. New conflicts in the Middle East and Europe generated a wider range of defense capability needs, causing public sector clients to contract R&D companies at a more rapid pace to advance research on weapons systems and military equipment. A robust push toward sustainability across clients’ product stream further advanced new technological research in facets such as biomedical treatments. In light of these trends and an acceleration of technological adoption, revenue spiked at a CAGR of 4.9% to an estimated $320.9 billion over the past five years, including an anticipated 3.1% boost in 2025 alone. The federal government is the largest and most consistent source of revenue, so changes in federal funding levels greatly affect servicers’ performance. Many R&D sites focus on military tech, so the Trump administration's support for defense spending brought on a surge revenue. While the Biden administration originally pushed for lower defense spending, serious conflicts involving the US's allies, namely Ukraine and Israel, have brought military innovation back to the forefront of budget discussions. Although revenue growth was strong, a rebound in wage expenditures following an inflationary spike has caused a slight slowdown in profit growth. Moving forward, scientific R&D companies will continue benefiting from anticipated growth in corporate profit and sector-wide support for new research projects. While still high at 4.3% as of February 2025, the eventual stabilization in interest rates will encourage new investment. The passing of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 will benefit research labs studying alternative fuels and clean energy through tax credits that encourage private investment. New technological advances, such as UAVs and EWs, will provide greater need for technically adept R&D companies that can help strengthen military equipment research and development for the future. Additionally, anticipated growth in overall research & development expenditure across the public and private sectors will provide more funding for R&D initiatives, creating a larger field of opportunity for new researchers. Overall, revenue is expected to boost at a CAGR of 3.2% to an estimated $375.7 billion over the next five years.

The consumer price index (CPI) measures change in the average price of consumer goods and services – specifically, the ONS defines it as "a measure of consumer price inflation - the rate at which the prices of goods and services bought by households rise or fall - produced to international standards and in line with European regulations. The CPI is the inflation measure used in the government's target for inflation". The CPI is weighted based on the value of each good and service purchased by consumers.