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Operating Expenses

Gain Loss From Divestitures Asset Impairments And Unusual Items

Waste Management Gain Loss From Divestitures Asset Impairments And Unusual Items decreased by 388.9% to -$26M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1400.0%, from $2M to -$26M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

Gains suggest successful portfolio management, while losses may indicate poor past investment decisions or declining asset values.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the net financial impact of selling business units, writing down the value of impaired assets, or o...

Peer comparison

Often categorized as 'special items' or 'non-recurring items' in peer financial statements.

Metric ID: operating_expenses_gain_loss_from_divestitures_asset_imp_01ca7f

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q3 '21Q1 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$34M$17M$45M-$3M$246M-$2M$58M$6M$20M$2M$24M$213M$9M-$26M
QoQ Change+150.0%+164.7%-106.7%>999%-100.8%>999%-89.7%+233.3%-90.0%>999%+787.5%-95.8%-388.9%
YoY Change-117.6%+446.7%+33.3%-91.9%+200.0%-58.6%>999%-55.0%<-999%
Range-$34M$246M
CAGR-7.9%
Avg YoY Growth+267.4%
Median YoY Growth-55.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waste Management's gain loss from divestitures asset impairments and unusual items?
Waste Management (WM) reported gain loss from divestitures asset impairments and unusual items of -$26M in Q1 2026.
How has Waste Management's gain loss from divestitures asset impairments and unusual items changed year-over-year?
Waste Management's gain loss from divestitures asset impairments and unusual items decreased by 1400.0% year-over-year, from $2M to -$26M.
What does gain loss from divestitures asset impairments and unusual items mean?
The net gain or loss from selling assets or writing down the value of business investments.