Discontinued — last reported Q3 '21

Business Segments · Operating Income

Tier Two — Operating Income

Waste Management Tier Two — Operating Income increased by 2.1% to $338.00M 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 indicates rising operational costs or margin compression.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the profitability of a specific business segment after deducting operating expenses, such as labor,...

Peer comparison

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

Metric ID: wm_segment_tier_two_operating_income_loss

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21
Value$331.00M$338.00M
QoQ Change+2.1%
Range$331.00M$338.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waste Management's tier two — operating income?
Waste Management (WM) reported tier two — operating income of $338.00M in Q3 2021.
What does tier two — operating income mean?
The profit or loss generated by a specific business segment after accounting for all direct and indirect operating costs.