CATCAUTIOUS

Revenue Growth (YoY)

22.2%

Updated 126h ago

Sector Performance

88th percentile

CAT

22.2%

Sector Median

7.9%

Sector Avg

11.7%

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Deep Analysis

Revenue growth year-over-year (YoY) measures the percentage change in a company’s sales compared to the same period a year earlier; CAT’s current 22.2% means its revenue increased by more than a fifth from the prior year.

This figure far exceeds the sector median of 7.9%, placing CAT in the 88th percentile among its peers, indicating stronger-than-average top-line performance. However, the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both marked as N/A, with no historical data beyond the single 22.2% value, so no trend direction can be determined. Without a trend, the combination of a high current revenue growth level and an absent trend creates an uncertain risk profile — the strong growth could be an outlier or a new normal, making it difficult to assess sustainability. This metric alone does not support the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the high growth relative to peers suggests operational strength; the caution likely stems from other factors not reflected in this single data point.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about CAT?

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.

Who are CAT's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: COP (-4.6%), CCI (-4.8%), EMN (-4.9%), IPG (-5.1%), LEN (-5.2%).

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.