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Revenue Growth Rate Calculator
Compare revenue between two periods. Includes a worked example, formula and practical FAQs.
Formula: Growth rate (%) = (current revenue − previous revenue) ÷ previous revenue × 100
How to use the Revenue Growth Rate Calculator
Compare revenue between two periods. Enter prior-period and current-period revenue on the same basis and in a common currency.
Formula
Change = current − previous; growth (%) = change ÷ previous × 100.
Worked example
Revenue rising from $20,000 to $25,000 increases by $5,000, or 25%.
Interpretation and limitations
Previous revenue must be positive. Compare periods of equal duration and consider seasonality, currency changes and acquisitions before interpreting growth.
Revenue Growth Rate questions
Can I calculate growth from zero revenue?
Not with this percentage formula. The denominator would be zero; report the absolute revenue increase instead.
Does a negative percentage mean a loss?
It means revenue declined, not necessarily that the business made a loss. Profit requires cost information.
Continue your calculation
For the next step, use the Revenue Calculator or the Net Profit Margin Calculator. Review each tool’s input definitions before carrying a result into another calculation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this calculator free?
Yes. It runs in your browser and does not require an account.
How should I use the result?
Use the result as a planning estimate and verify business-critical decisions against your source records.