Operating

Loss on Sale of Subsidiary

This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ2 2025Jan 31, 2025

How to read this metric

A loss suggests the asset was sold for less than its book value, potentially indicating poor past investment performance.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the non-cash accounting loss recognized when a subsidiary or business unit is divested. It represen...

Peer comparison

Rare for stable firms; common during periods of portfolio optimization or divestiture programs.

Metric ID: unh_loss_on_sale_of_subsidiary

Historical Data

9 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q2 '24Q2 '25
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00-$1.00M$15.00M-$1.00M$1.00M$0.00$113.00M
QoQ Change>999%-106.7%+200.0%-100.0%
YoY Change+200.0%-100.0%
Range-$1.00M$113.00M
Avg YoY Growth+50.0%
Median YoY Growth+50.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Digital's loss on sale of subsidiary?
Western Digital (WDC) reported loss on sale of subsidiary of $113.00M in Q4 2024.
What does loss on sale of subsidiary mean?
The non-cash accounting loss recorded when selling off a business unit or subsidiary.