Discontinued — last reported Q3 '21

Business Segments · Operating Income

Tier One — Operating Income

Waste Management Tier One — Operating Income increased by 2.0% to $357.00M in Q3 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2021
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

An increase suggests improved operational efficiency or better cost control, whereas a decrease may indicate rising labor, fuel, or maintenance costs that are not being offset by pricing.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the profitability of the primary business segment by subtracting direct operating expenses, depreci...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment-level operating profit or EBITDA reported by peers in the waste management and industrial services sectors.

Metric ID: wm_segment_tier_one_operating_income_loss

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21
Value$350.00M$357.00M
QoQ Change+2.0%
Range$350.00M$357.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waste Management's tier one — operating income?
Waste Management (WM) reported tier one — operating income of $357.00M in Q3 2021.
What does tier one — operating income mean?
The profit or loss generated by the primary business segment after accounting for direct operating costs.