Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19
Business Segments · Operating income (loss)
Retail — Operating income (loss)
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ1 2019
Rolls up toOperating Income
How to read this metric
Higher operating income indicates strong store-level profitability and effective cost management, whereas a loss signals operational inefficiencies or declining store productivity.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the profitability of the retail segment by subtracting operating expenses, such as store labor, ren...
Peer comparison
Comparable to segment-level operating margin metrics reported by specialty retail competitors.
Metric ID:
wsm_segment_retail_operating_income_lossSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does retail — operating income (loss) mean?
- The profit or loss generated by the retail segment after paying for all store-related operating expenses.