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SLM Revenue Growth (YoY) Analysis

-0.6%

Updated 83h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Revenue growth year-over-year (YoY) measures the change in revenue compared to the same quarter last year; a -0.6% value means revenue slightly declined.

Sector Performance

13th percentile

SLM

-0.6%

Sector Median

9.2%

Sector Avg

14.7%

Prior Period

-3.6%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Revenue growth year-over-year (YoY) measures the change in revenue compared to the same quarter last year; a -0.6% value means revenue slightly declined.

This sits far below the sector median of 8.8%, placing the company in the 13th percentile among peers, indicating much slower growth than most. The 8-quarter trend direction is not available, but the most recent YoY change improved from -3.6% to -0.6%, while quarter-over-quarter revenue jumped +83.3%. The combination of a below-median growth level with a recent upward swing suggests a stabilising but still weak revenue base, carrying moderate risk of underperformance if the improvement fades. This mixed picture aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the current level is a concern, yet the recent momentum offers no strong reason to downgrade. Thus, this metric neither confirms nor contradicts the neutral stance directly, but it supports the view that expectations should stay tempered.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

The closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: FCX (-7.3%), INSP (-7.6%), FOX (-8.6%), NVR (-10.5%), HES (-11.2%).

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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.