BRK-BNEUTRAL

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-9.3%

Higher than 14% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 118h ago

Sector Performance

14th percentile

BRK-B

-9.3%

Sector Median

9.0%

Sector Avg

14.2%

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Deep Analysis

Revenue growth year-over-year (YoY) measures how much a company’s revenue changed compared to the same quarter one year earlier.

Berkshire Hathaway’s current -9.3% means its revenue declined by nearly a tenth from the prior year, far below the sector median of 9.0% and placing it in the 14th percentile among financial services peers. The data shows the year-over-year change is not applicable due to insufficient historical points, but the quarter-over-quarter change of -311.4% indicates a steep sequential drop. While the trend direction over the last eight quarters is unavailable, the combination of a negative revenue growth rate and a massive quarterly decline points to elevated short-term risk and limited immediate opportunity. This weak revenue performance contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a neutral stance typically suggests balanced prospects, but the revenue weakness alone argues for more caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about BRK-B?

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 BRK-B's Revenue Growth (YoY) compare to its sector?

BRK-B's Revenue Growth (YoY) of -9.3% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 9.0%, placing it in the 14th percentile.

Who are BRK-B's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest Financial Services peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: HSBC (7.8%), BAC (7.2%), WRLD (6.6%), AON (6.4%), BX (6.2%).

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.