Discontinued — last reported Q4 '21

Business Segments · Operating Income (Loss)

Corporate Segment — Operating Income (Loss)

Wesco International Corporate Segment — Operating Income (Loss) increased by 3.3% to -$137.46M in Q4 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2021Feb 25, 2022
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

A decrease in losses or an increase in income indicates improved cost management or reduced corporate overhead, while an increase in losses suggests rising administrative expenses or higher centralized costs.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the operating profit or loss generated by the corporate headquarters and administrative functions...

Peer comparison

Most large industrial distributors report a similar 'Corporate' or 'Unallocated' segment, where investors look for disciplined cost control relative to total company revenue.

Metric ID: wcc_segment_corporate_segment_operating_income_loss

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21
Value-$140.82M-$142.14M-$137.46M
QoQ Change-0.9%+3.3%
Range-$142.14M-$137.46M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wesco International's corporate segment — operating income (loss)?
Wesco International (WCC) reported corporate segment — operating income (loss) of -$137.46M in Q4 2021.
What does corporate segment — operating income (loss) mean?
The net profit or loss generated by the company's central corporate headquarters and administrative functions.