Healthcare Solutions — Depreciation Depletion Amortization And Accretion
Waste Management Healthcare Solutions — Depreciation Depletion Amortization And Accretion increased by 3.0% to $104M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase typically indicates a larger asset base or recent significant capital expenditures in medical waste infrastructure, while a decrease may suggest aging assets or reduced capital investment. High levels relative to revenue highlight the capital-intensive nature of the healthcare waste management business model.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash expense allocated to the Healthcare Solutions segment for the wear and tear of physi...
Peer comparison
Comparable to depreciation and amortization expenses reported by other environmental services or specialized waste management firms that operate heavy industrial infrastructure and treatment facilities.
wm_segment_healthcare_solutions_depreciation_depletion_amortization_and_accretionHistorical Data
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $101M | $104M |
| QoQ Change | — | +3.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +3.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waste Management's healthcare solutions — depreciation depletion amortization and accretion?
- Waste Management (WM) reported healthcare solutions — depreciation depletion amortization and accretion of $104M in Q1 2026.
- What does healthcare solutions — depreciation depletion amortization and accretion mean?
- The total non-cash expense recognized for the aging and usage of assets specifically within the Healthcare Solutions business segment.