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Income Statement (USD)
| Q4 '24 | QoQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5.89B | 5.1% |
| Gross Profit | 2.34B | 5.9% |
| Cost of Revenue | 3.55B | 4.5% |
| Operating expense | 1.42B | 170.7% |
| Net Income | 598M | 21.3% |
| EBITDA | 1.59B | 7.2% |
Balance Sheet (USD)
| Q4 '24 | QoQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 44.6B | 28.3% |
| Total Liabilities | 36.3B | 35.7% |
| Total Equity | 8.25B | 3.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | 404M | 0.1% |
Cash Flow (USD)
| Q4 '24 | QoQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash from operations | 1.51B | 11.3% |
| Cash from financing | 6.06B | 1480% |
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Financial Highlights for Waste Management in Q4 '24
Waste Management reported a revenue of 5.89B, which is a 5.1% change from the previous quarter. An increase in revenue typically indicates growing demand for the company's products or services. This positive change in revenue is a good sign, suggesting that the company's sales are moving in the right direction.
Gross Profit stood at 2.34B, marking a 5.9% change since the last quarter. Gross profit showcases the efficiency in production and sales processes.
Cost of Revenue was 3.55B, a 4.5% difference from the previous quarter. A rising cost of revenue may suggest increased production or sales costs, which can impact margins. However, if accompanied by a proportionate rise in revenue, it could indicate scaling operations.
Operating Expenses for this period were 1.42B, showing a 170.7% change from the last quarter. Operating expenses cover the costs of running daily business operations. A significant increase might indicate inefficiencies or investments in growth, while a decrease could suggest cost-saving measures or potential underinvestment in key areas.
Net Income for the quarter was 598M, showing a -21.3% change from the prior quarter. Net income provides a clear picture of the company's profitability after all expenses. An increase suggests the company is becoming more profitable, while a decrease may raise concerns about the company's financial health, unless there are specific one-time costs or investments.
The company's EBITDA for the quarter was 1.59B, showing a -7.2% change from the previous period. EBITDA gives insight into the company's operational profitability, excluding non-operating expenses like interest and taxes. A rising EBITDA indicates strong operational performance, while a declining EBITDA may signal operational challenges or increased costs.
Waste Management faced some challenges this quarter with a decline in one or more of the key metrics: revenue, gross profit, or net income. Higher operating expenses might indicate increased investments or potential inefficiencies. A decline in EBITDA signals potential operational challenges or increased costs.
