What Is Year to Date (YTD)?

The acronym often modifies concepts such as investment returns, earnings and net pay.
YTD refers to a period of time beginning the first day of the current calendar year or fiscal year up to the current date.

Some governmental agencies and organizations have fiscal years that begin on a date other than January 1.
YTD analysis is useful for managers to review interim financial statements in comparison to historical YTD financial statements.