Business Segments · Goodwill

Healthcare Solutions — Goodwill

Waste Management Healthcare Solutions — Goodwill increased by 3.9% to $3.78B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A stable or growing balance indicates successful integration of acquisitions, while a decline may signal impairment risks.

Detailed definition

The cumulative balance of intangible assets representing the premium paid for acquisitions within the healthcare solutio...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for any company with a history of acquisitions.

Metric ID: wm_segment_healthcare_solutions_goodwill

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$3.63B$3.78B
QoQ Change—+3.9%
YoY Change—+3.9%
Range$3.63B – $3.78B
Avg YoY Growth+3.9%
Median YoY Growth+3.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waste Management's healthcare solutions — goodwill?
Waste Management (WM) reported healthcare solutions — goodwill of $3.78B in Q4 2025.
What does healthcare solutions — goodwill mean?
The total value of premiums paid for past acquisitions in the healthcare segment currently on the balance sheet.