Operating Income

Operating Income

Medline, Inc. Operating Income decreased by 26.1% to $422.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 26.1%, from $571.00M to $422.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Growth in operating income suggests that the core business is becoming more profitable and efficient.

Detailed definition

The profit realized from a business's own operations after deducting operating expenses like wages, depreciation, and co...

Peer comparison

This is a key metric for comparing the fundamental business performance of companies with different tax or debt structures.

Metric ID: operating_income

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$312.50M$312.50M$312.50M$312.50M$536.50M$536.50M$536.50M$536.50M$571.00M$422.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+71.7%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+6.4%-26.1%
YoY Change+71.7%+71.7%+71.7%+71.7%+6.4%-26.1%
Range$312.50M$571.00M
CAGR+14.3%
Avg YoY Growth+44.5%
Median YoY Growth+71.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medline, Inc. 's operating income?
Medline, Inc. (MDLN) reported operating income of $422.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Medline, Inc. 's operating income changed year-over-year?
Medline, Inc. 's operating income decreased by 26.1% year-over-year, from $571.00M to $422.00M.
What does operating income mean?
The profit earned from core business activities, before accounting for interest and taxes.