10-Q Filing

UL Solutions Inc. CIK: 1901440 Q3 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001901440-24-000023`
Period End Date	20240930
Filing Date	20241105
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	uls-20240930_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 164 Income Statement 128 Cash Flow Statement 170 Stockholders Equity 64 Comprehensive Income 56

Balance Sheet 164 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$11.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$11.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, allowance for credit loss	`ContractWithCustomerAssetAccumulatedAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, allowance for credit loss	`ContractWithCustomerAssetAccumulatedAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, allowance for credit loss	`ContractWithCustomerAssetAccumulatedAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, allowance for credit loss	`ContractWithCustomerAssetAccumulatedAllowanceForCreditLossCurrent`	$1.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$327.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$327.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, accumulated depreciation	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$737.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, accumulated depreciation	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$737.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, accumulated depreciation	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$771.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant, and equipment, accumulated depreciation	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$771.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $11 and $9	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$354.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $11 and $9	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$354.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$232.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$232.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $11 and $9	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$362.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $11 and $9	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$362.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$241.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$241.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, net of allowance of $1 and $1	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$179.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, net of allowance of $1 and $1	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$179.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, net of allowance of $1 and $1	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$223.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract assets, net of allowance of $1 and $1	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$223.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, accumulated amortization	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAccumulatedAmortization`	$425.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, accumulated amortization	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAccumulatedAmortization`	$425.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, accumulated amortization	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAccumulatedAmortization`	$382.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, accumulated amortization	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAccumulatedAmortization`	$382.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$97.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$97.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$73.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$73.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$977.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$977.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$953.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$953.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	200.02M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	200.02M	shares	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $771 and $737	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$602.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $771 and $737	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$602.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $771 and $737	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$555.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $771 and $737	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$555.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$651.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$651.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$623.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$623.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $241 and $232	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$72.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $241 and $232	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$72.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $241 and $232	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$61.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $241 and $232	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$61.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$151.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$151.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$183.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$183.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$110.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$110.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$120.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$120.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, net of accumulated amortization of $425 and $382	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet`	$133.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, net of accumulated amortization of $425 and $382	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet`	$133.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, net of accumulated amortization of $425 and $382	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet`	$139.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Capitalized software, net of accumulated amortization of $425 and $382	`CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet`	$139.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$133.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$133.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$150.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$150.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$2.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$2.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$2.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`Assets`	$2.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$37.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$37.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$169.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$169.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$138.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$138.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$281.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$281.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$223.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$223.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities - current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$37.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities - current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$37.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities - current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$39.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities - current	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$39.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract liabilities	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$253.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract liabilities	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$253.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract liabilities	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$162.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Contract liabilities	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$162.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$58.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$58.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$57.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$57.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$745.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$745.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$709.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$709.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$760.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$760.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$904.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$904.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$222.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$222.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$232.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$232.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$153.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$153.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$120.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$120.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$93.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$93.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$101.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$101.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$1.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$1.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$2.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`Liabilities`	$2.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$776.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$776.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$817.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$817.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$194.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$194.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-146.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-146.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-139.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-139.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity before non-controlling interests	`StockholdersEquity`	$654.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity before non-controlling interests	`StockholdersEquity`	$654.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity before non-controlling interests	`StockholdersEquity`	$872.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity before non-controlling interests	`StockholdersEquity`	$872.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-controlling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-controlling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-controlling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-controlling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$24.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$786.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$786.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$896.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$896.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$678.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$678.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Stockholders Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$2.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$2.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$2.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$2.88B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 128 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.13B	USD	3 Qtrs
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$2.13B	USD	3 Qtrs
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.99B	USD	3 Qtrs
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.99B	USD	3 Qtrs
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$731.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$731.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$676.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$676.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$344.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$344.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$1.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$373.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of revenue	`CostOfRevenue`	$373.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$696.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$696.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$228.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$228.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$206.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$206.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$644.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$644.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$37.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$37.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$282.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$282.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$347.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$347.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$130.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$130.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$23.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpenseNonoperating`	$42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$267.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$267.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$116.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$116.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$323.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$323.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$75.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$75.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$63.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$63.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$53.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$53.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$94.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$94.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$260.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$260.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$214.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$214.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$202.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$202.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$245.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$245.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$88.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`NetIncomeLoss`	$88.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.44	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.44	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.23	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.23	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.01	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.01	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.01	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.01	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.27	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.22	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.22	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.44	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.44	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	200.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	202.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	202.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	201.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	201.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	200.00M	shares	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 170 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$94.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$94.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$260.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$260.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$214.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$214.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$125.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$125.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$111.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$111.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$37.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	$37.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Goodwill impairment	`GoodwillImpairmentLoss`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gains on divestitures	`DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$16.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$16.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on foreign exchange transactions	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on foreign exchange transactions	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on foreign exchange transactions	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on foreign exchange transactions	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on foreign exchange transactions	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on foreign exchange transactions	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-37.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contract and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndOtherAssets`	$63.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contract and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndOtherAssets`	$63.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contract and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndOtherAssets`	$36.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contract and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerAssetAndOtherAssets`	$36.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$-19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$-19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$-19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$-19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$-27.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$-27.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$-75.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$-75.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`IncreaseDecreaseInPensionAndPostretirementObligations`	$-8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`IncreaseDecreaseInPensionAndPostretirementObligations`	$-8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`IncreaseDecreaseInPensionAndPostretirementObligations`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefit plans	`IncreaseDecreaseInPensionAndPostretirementObligations`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contract and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiabilityAndOtherLiabilities`	$97.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contract and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiabilityAndOtherLiabilities`	$97.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contract and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiabilityAndOtherLiabilities`	$85.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contract and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiabilityAndOtherLiabilities`	$85.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$341.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$341.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$394.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$394.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$156.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$156.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$179.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$179.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$26.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$26.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from divestitures	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$144.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$144.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Sales of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$95.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$95.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash flows used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-175.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash flows used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-175.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash flows used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-118.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash flows used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-118.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$108.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$108.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$218.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment of long-term debt	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$218.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$75.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$75.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$14.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`PaymentsOfDividendsMinorityInterest`	$14.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash flows used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-202.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash flows used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-202.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash flows used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-75.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash flows used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-75.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-13.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-13.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$135.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$135.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$327.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$327.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$322.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$322.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$457.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$457.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$327.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$327.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$322.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$322.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$457.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$457.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash paid during the period for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$39.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid during the period for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$39.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid during the period for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid during the period for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$56.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$56.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$45.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$45.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid during the period for stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsShareBasedLiabilitiesPaid`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid during the period for stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsShareBasedLiabilitiesPaid`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid during the period for stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsShareBasedLiabilitiesPaid`	$61.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash paid during the period for stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsShareBasedLiabilitiesPaid`	$61.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures funded by liabilities	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	$28.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures funded by liabilities	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	$28.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures funded by liabilities	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	$25.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures funded by liabilities	`CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid`	$25.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Conversion of stock-based compensation awards to equity (Note 16)	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	$26.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Conversion of stock-based compensation awards to equity (Note 16)	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	$26.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Conversion of stock-based compensation awards to equity (Note 16)	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Conversion of stock-based compensation awards to equity (Note 16)	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	-	USD	3 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 64 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$0.38	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$0.38	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$0.10	USD	1 Quarter
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$0.10	USD	1 Quarter
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$0.30	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$0.30	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$0.12	USD	1 Quarter
Dividend to stockholder of UL Solutions (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareCashPaid`	$0.12	USD	1 Quarter
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$786.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$786.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$896.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$896.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$678.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$678.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, beginning of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$94.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$94.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$260.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$260.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$214.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$214.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$41.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$41.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$75.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$75.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends to stockholders of UL Solutions	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividend to non-controlling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$786.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$786.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$896.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$896.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$678.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$678.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Balances, end of period	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 56 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$94.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$94.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$260.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$260.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$214.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$214.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$5.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-22.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-22.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-19.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$195.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$195.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$267.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$267.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$126.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$126.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$119.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$119.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$184.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$184.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$252.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of UL Solutions	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$252.00M	USD	3 Qtrs

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.