1—US corporate profits

Profits before tax as a share of GDP, 1929-2025

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The 2021-25 plateau (13.7-14.3%) rivals the WWII and Korean War booms

Chart: G. Stewart, Red FlagSource: Bureau of Economic Analysis via FRED, derivedGet the dataCreated with Datawrapper