Seasonality
Fundamental analysisA predictable pattern of stronger and weaker periods within a year.
In plain terms
Q4 is frequently the strongest Indian quarter, so a strong March is normal rather than remarkable.
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Sequential growth
Fundamental analysisAlso called: QoQ
Comparing a quarter with the immediately preceding one.
In plain terms
Useful for spotting a turn early, dominated by seasonality, and never to be used alone.
Trailing twelve months
Fundamental analysisAlso called: TTM, Trailing four quarters
The four most recently reported quarters added together, used as a current stand-in for a full year.
In plain terms
It always contains one of each quarter, so seasonality cancels out by construction. It also always contains one balancing fourth quarter.
Year on year
Fundamental analysisAlso called: YoY
Comparing a period with the same period a year earlier.
In plain terms
The default comparison, because it removes seasonality. Sequential mostly measures the season.