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Month Over Month Calculator

Calculate Month-over-Month (MoM) percentage growth rate, net difference, and multi-month growth trends.

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Month-over-Month (MoM) Growth Rate Calculator

The Month Over Month Calculator measures the percentage change in metrics such as revenue, website traffic, active users, or expenses between two consecutive months. MoM analysis is a core Key Performance Indicator (KPI) used by business managers, marketers, and financial analysts to evaluate short-term growth momentum.

Month-over-Month Growth Formula

To calculate Month-over-Month percentage growth, subtract the previous month's value from the current month's value, divide by the previous month's value, and multiply by 100:

$$\text{MoM Growth Rate (\%)} = \left( \frac{\text{Current Month} - \text{Previous Month}}{\text{Previous Month}} \right) \times 100$$

Annualized MoM Run-Rate Formula

If a company maintains its current monthly growth rate ($g$) consistently for 12 consecutive months, the compounded annualized growth rate is calculated as:

$$\text{Annualized Growth Rate (\%)} = \left( \left( 1 + \frac{\text{MoM Growth}}{100} \right)^{12} - 1 \right) \times 100$$

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between MoM and YoY growth?

MoM (Month-over-Month) compares performance to the immediately preceding month, reflecting short-term momentum. YoY (Year-over-Year) compares performance to the same month in the previous year, eliminating seasonal distortions.

How do seasonal fluctuations affect MoM growth calculations?

Certain industries (such as retail e-commerce during December holiday surges) experience sharp monthly swings. It is best to combine MoM analysis with YoY comparisons to separate true growth from seasonal spikes.

Can MoM growth be negative?

Yes. A negative MoM growth rate indicates a decline in performance compared to the prior month (for instance, a decrease from $10,000 to $8,000 yields -20% MoM growth).