KMBCAUTIOUS

Revenue Growth (YoY)

2.7%

Updated 366h ago

Sector Performance

21th percentile

KMB

2.7%

Sector Median

7.9%

Sector Avg

11.7%

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Deep Analysis

Revenue growth (year-over-year, or YoY) measures the percentage change in a company’s sales compared to the same quarter last year.

At 2.7%, KMB’s current growth trails the sector median of 7.8%, placing it in the 21st percentile among peers—meaning 79% of sector companies grew faster. No trend data is available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are listed as N/A, and only a single historical value (2.7%) is provided. With revenue growth well below the sector norm and no trend to indicate improvement, the low level alone signals a potential competitive weakness. This combination suggests limited near-term sales momentum, elevating the risk of underperformance relative to the sector. The metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as KMB’s revenue growth is notably weaker than its peers.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 KMB'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.