GDNEUTRAL

Revenue Growth (YoY)

10.3%

Updated 54h ago

Sector Performance

62th percentile

10.3%

Sector Median

7.9%

Sector Avg

11.7%

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Deep Analysis

Revenue Growth (YoY) measures the percentage increase in a company's sales compared to the same quarter last year.

GD's current 10.3% growth is above the sector median of 7.8%, placing it in the 63rd percentile among industry peers. Because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, there is no trend data available to assess whether this growth rate is accelerating or slowing. The combination of a growth rate above the sector median but with no observable trend means the metric indicates a competitive position but offers no signal about momentum. This level of growth supports the NEUTRAL verdict, as it is neither strong enough to justify a bullish stance nor weak enough to raise a red flag without additional context.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 GD'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.