Recurring revenue & contract metrics · Core
Monthly recurring revenue
Also called: MRR
ELI5
Normalised recurring contract revenue expected for one month under a stated method.
Used in conversation
“Counsel wants monthly recurring revenue clarified before anyone signs.”
Pitch context
You will see “Monthly recurring revenue” in go-to-market plans, sales forecasts, account reviews and commercial proposals when the discussion reaches recurring revenue & contract metrics.
Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret recurring revenue & contract metrics without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.
Connected terms
- Annual recurring revenueARR expresses recurring revenue on an annualised basis; MRR expresses it monthly. Company definitions must be stated.
Sources & evidence · 2
Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.
- U.S. Small Business Administration — Write your business planSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- IFRS Foundation — IFRS GlossarySupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16