BABA Revenue Growth (YoY) Analysis
Higher than 31% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 378h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Revenue growth (YoY) measures how much sales increased compared to the same quarter last year, and BABA's current 2.9% means its revenue expanded only modestly.
Sector Performance
31th percentileBABA
2.9%
Sector Median
7.8%
Sector Avg
15.4%
Prior Period
-85.1%(May 2026)
Deep Analysis
Revenue growth (YoY) measures how much sales increased compared to the same quarter last year, and BABA's current 2.9% means its revenue expanded only modestly.
That level sits below the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 8.1%, putting BABA at the 29th percentile among peers — meaning about seven in ten sector companies grew faster. The trend is not assessable because the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and last eight quarters of data are all N/A, leaving only this single current reading. With a low growth level and no trend information, the opportunity hinges on whether this slow pace is a temporary dip or a new norm, which raises uncertainty rather than a clear entry point. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict; it supports it by showing neither strong momentum nor an alarming collapse, just middling performance. For a non-expert, 2.9% growth keeps BABA in the game but gives no reason to expect above-average sales expansion relative to its sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about BABA?
Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.
How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?
Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.
How does BABA's Revenue Growth (YoY) compare to its sector?
BABA's Revenue Growth (YoY) of 2.9% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 7.8%, placing it in the 31th percentile.
Who are BABA's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: CHWY (7.7%), ROL (7.9%), AZO (8.4%), KMX (6.2%), AEO (9.7%).
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The Formula
(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4
Why It Matters
Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.
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2.9%
Sector Median
7.8%
Sector Avg
15.4%
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