PMNEUTRAL

Revenue Growth (YoY)

9.1%

Higher than 75% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 439h ago

Sector Performance

75th percentile

9.1%

Sector Median

5.3%

Sector Avg

13.8%

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Deep Analysis

Philip Morris International's revenue growth of 9.1% year over year means the company's sales increased by that percentage compared to the same quarter last year.

This outpaces the sector median of 5.3% and places the company in the 75th percentile among its Consumer Defensive peers, indicating above-average top-line expansion. The year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A, and the trend direction for the last eight quarters is also N/A, so no trend information is available from this single data point. Without a trend, the investment implication from the level alone is that the company is currently growing revenue faster than most peers, which typically lowers business risk relative to the sector. This strong revenue growth contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a high growth rate often supports a more bullish outlook, but the neutral rating suggests other factors temper this positive signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

PM's Revenue Growth (YoY) of 9.1% compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 5.3%, placing it in the 75th percentile.

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

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: MO (5.3%), WMT (7.3%), PG (7.4%), ADM (1.6%), 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.