WRKNEUTRAL

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-6.1%

Updated 1928h ago

Sector Performance

4th percentile

WRK

-6.1%

Sector Median

7.9%

Sector Avg

11.7%

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Deep Analysis

# Revenue Growth Analysis

WRK's revenue contracted 6.1% year-over-year, meaning the company generated less sales in the most recent period compared to the same period last year. This performance substantially lags the sector median of 7.0%, placing WRK in the 8th percentile among sector peers—a bottom-tier ranking indicating nearly all competitors are growing faster. The company has maintained a consistent decline of 6.1% across the last two quarters, suggesting the headwind is persistent rather than a temporary disruption. For investors, this combination of shrinking revenues well below industry trends and no sign of improvement presents a headwind to valuation and growth potential, though the company's relative stability in the rate of decline offers some predictability.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

The closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: FMC (-4.1%), COP (-4.6%), CCI (-4.8%), EMN (-4.9%), IPG (-5.1%).

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.