MOCAUTIOUS

Revenue Growth (YoY)

5.3%

Higher than 50% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 82h ago

Sector Performance

50th percentile

5.3%

Sector Median

5.3%

Sector Avg

13.8%

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Deep Analysis

Altria’s current Revenue Growth (YoY) of 5.3% means that the company’s revenue increased by 5.3% compared to the same quarter one year ago.

This figure sits above the sector median of 1.9%, placing Altria in the 58th percentile among its Consumer Defensive peers. The metric is marked as decreasing over the last eight quarters, with the YoY change not applicable (only one year of data provided) but a sharp quarter-over-quarter decline of -73.6% from the prior quarter’s 20.1% growth. While the absolute level remains above the sector median, the steep QoQ drop signals a rapid deceleration in revenue momentum. For investors, the combination of an above-average current level yet a strongly negative trend implies higher risk that the growth rate may continue to fall. This pattern supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the declining trend contradicts the otherwise favorable percentile ranking.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 MO's Revenue Growth (YoY) compare to its sector?

MO's Revenue Growth (YoY) of 5.3% compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 5.3%, placing it in the 50th percentile.

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

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: WMT (7.3%), PG (7.4%), ADM (1.6%), PM (9.1%), KDP (9.4%).

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.