Discontinued — last reported Q3 '21

Business Segments · Operating Income

Tier Three — Operating Income

Waste Management Tier Three — Operating Income increased by 4.5% to $392.00M 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 indicates improved operational efficiency or better cost control within the segment, whereas a decrease signals rising operational costs or margin compression.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the profitability of a specific business segment by subtracting operating expenses from the segment...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment operating profit or segment EBIT reported by peers in the environmental services and industrial sectors.

Metric ID: wm_segment_tier_three_operating_income_loss

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21
Value$375.00M$392.00M
QoQ Change+4.5%
Range$375.00M$392.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waste Management's tier three — operating income?
Waste Management (WM) reported tier three — operating income of $392.00M in Q3 2021.
What does tier three — operating income mean?
The profit or loss generated by a specific business segment after accounting for its direct operating expenses.