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WMT Revenue Growth (YoY) Analysis

7.3%

Higher than 67% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 413h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Revenue growth (YoY) measures how much sales increased compared to the same quarter last year; 7.3% means Walmart's sales are up 7.3% from that period.

Sector Performance

67th percentile

WMT

7.3%

Sector Median

1.4%

Sector Avg

16.0%

Prior Period

5.6%(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Revenue growth (YoY) measures how much sales increased compared to the same quarter last year; 7.3% means Walmart's sales are up 7.3% from that period.

This outpaces the Consumer Defensive sector median of 3.5%, placing Walmart in the 64th percentile among peers. The trend direction for the last 8 quarters is not available, and the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, so there is no trajectory to assess. A high growth level with no trend data offers a mixed picture: current momentum is solid, but the absence of change figures leaves uncertainty about whether this pace is accelerating or cooling. For an investor, this means the stock's current valuation may reflect strong recent sales, but the lack of trend visibility raises risk around future consistency. This metric supports the CAUTIOUS verdict because while the level is above sector norms, the missing trend data prevents confirmation of durable growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

WMT's Revenue Growth (YoY) of 7.3% compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 1.4%, placing it in the 67th percentile.

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

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: MO (1.2%), ADM (1.6%), ABEV (-0.1%), COTY (-1.3%), BTI (-2.2%).

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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.