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Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets

Waste Connections Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets increased by 94.0% to -$2.52M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 67.6%, from -$7.78M to -$2.52M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets shows a downward trend with a 60.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

A gain indicates assets were sold above book value, while a loss suggests assets were sold at a discount or were impaired.

Detailed definition

This represents the net profit or loss realized from the sale or disposal of property, plant, equipment, or other long-t...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on corporate restructuring or divestiture cycles.

Metric ID: other_gain_loss_on_disposition_of_assets1

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$5.83M-$3.07M-$18.43M-$2.09M-$3.96M-$5.46M-$1.91M-$10.65M-$24.91M-$1.41M-$1.65M$3.25M-$2.54M-$121.71M-$7.78M-$3.70M-$60.13M-$41.94M-$2.52M
QoQ Change+47.3%-499.6%+88.7%-89.4%-37.8%+65.0%-457.5%-134.0%+94.4%-17.2%+297.2%-178.0%<-999%+93.6%+52.4%<-999%+30.3%+94.0%
YoY Change+32.1%-77.5%+8.6%-169.0%-356.7%+13.7%+130.5%+89.8%<-999%-371.7%-213.8%<-999%+65.5%+67.6%
Range-$121.71M$3.25M
CAGR-17.0%
Avg YoY Growth-828.7%
Median YoY Growth-34.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waste Connections's gain (loss) on disposition of assets?
Waste Connections (WCN) reported gain (loss) on disposition of assets of -$2.52M in Q1 2026.
How has Waste Connections's gain (loss) on disposition of assets changed year-over-year?
Waste Connections's gain (loss) on disposition of assets increased by 67.6% year-over-year, from -$7.78M to -$2.52M.
What is the long-term trend for Waste Connections's gain (loss) on disposition of assets?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Waste Connections's gain (loss) on disposition of assets has grown at a 60.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$27.73M to -$113.56M.
What does gain (loss) on disposition of assets mean?
The profit or loss made from selling off company assets.