What does operating segments — operating income mean?

The profit or loss earned by a specific business segment from its core operations.

Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18

Consolidation · Operating Income

Operating Segments — Operating Income

Analysis

StatementSegment

CategoryProfitability

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ1 2015

Last reportedQ1 2018May 4, 2018

Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved operational efficiency or higher margins within that specific segment, while a decrease suggests rising costs or declining revenue performance for that unit.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the profit or loss generated by a specific business segment after deducting operating expenses fr...

Peer comparison

Peers in the government services and defense sector typically report segment operating income to demonstrate the profitability of their specific contract portfolios.

Metric ID: ldos_segment_operating_segments_operating_income_loss