WMTNEUTRAL

Revenue Growth (YoY)

7.3%

Higher than 58% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 343h ago

Sector Performance

58th percentile

WMT

7.3%

Sector Median

5.3%

Sector Avg

13.8%

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Deep Analysis

Walmart's current revenue growth of 7.3% year-over-year (YoY) means its sales increased by that much compared to the same quarter last year.

Among Consumer Defensive peers, this figure sits above the sector median of 1.9%, placing Walmart in the 58th percentile relative to those companies. While the YoY change is not available, the quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) change of +30.4% indicates a large sequential acceleration from the prior period. The combination of a growth rate above the sector median and a strong QoQ jump suggests a near-term opportunity, but the moderate percentile rank limits the upside potential. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the revenue growth is solid but not exceptional enough to tilt the outlook from neutral to bullish.

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 5.3%, placing it in the 58th percentile.

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

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: MO (5.3%), 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.