Discontinued — last reported Q4 '21

Business Segments · Operating Income (Loss)

CSS — Operating Income (Loss)

Wesco International CSS — Operating Income (Loss) decreased by 5.8% to $101.90M in Q4 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

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

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved operational efficiency or higher margins within the communications and security product lines, while a decrease suggests rising costs or pricing pressure in this specific market segment.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the core profitability of the Communications and Security Solutions segment after accounting for...

Peer comparison

Similar to segment-level operating income reported by other industrial distributors or technology supply chain companies, often benchmarked against segment revenue to determine operating margin performance.

Metric ID: wcc_segment_css_operating_income_loss

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21
Value$111.26M$108.23M$101.90M
QoQ Change-2.7%-5.8%
Range$101.90M$111.26M
Current Streak2+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wesco International's css — operating income (loss)?
Wesco International (WCC) reported css — operating income (loss) of $101.90M in Q4 2021.
What does css — operating income (loss) mean?
The profit earned by the Communications and Security Solutions segment from its daily business operations.