Business Segments · Depreciation Depletion Amortization And Accretion

Healthcare Solutions — Depreciation Depletion Amortization And Accretion

Waste Management Healthcare Solutions — Depreciation Depletion Amortization And Accretion increased by 3.0% to $104.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

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.

Metric ID: wm_segment_healthcare_solutions_depreciation_depletion_amortization_and_accretion

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$101.00M$104.00M
QoQ Change+3.0%
YoY Change+3.0%
Range$101.00M$104.00M
Avg YoY Growth+3.0%
Median YoY Growth+3.0%

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 $104.00M 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.