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CVS Revenue Growth (YoY) Analysis

7.3%

Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Revenue Growth (YoY) measures how much a company’s sales increased compared to the same quarter last year, so CVS’s 6.2% means its revenue expanded at that rate.

Sector Performance

43th percentile

CVS

7.3%

Sector Median

9.0%

Sector Avg

14.8%

Prior Period

6.2%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Revenue Growth (YoY) measures how much a company’s sales increased compared to the same quarter last year, so CVS’s 6.2% means its revenue expanded at that rate.

That figure trails the sector median of 7.8%, putting CVS in the 41st percentile among peers—so roughly six in ten sector companies grew faster. The trend data is not available: both the year-over-year change and the quarter-over-quarter change are marked N/A, meaning no historical pattern can be inferred from this report. With only a single data point and no trend, the level itself is below the sector middle, which suggests modest but unproven momentum. For investors, this creates uncertainty: the growth is healthy in absolute terms but lacks the confirmation of a sustained upward or downward path. This metric is consistent with the overall CAUTIOUS verdict—the below-median revenue growth and missing trend information do not contradict a cautious stance, though they also do not strongly justify it alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 CVS's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: TMUS (7.9%), MCK (7.7%), SIEGY (7.3%), CB (7.2%), MHK (6.8%).

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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.