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Akamai Technologies vs Maplebear: AKAM and CART compared
Akamai Technologies is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.1B for Maplebear (Q3 2026). Maplebear is growing faster (+17% against +6% a year earlier). Maplebear is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.9% against 9.7%.
Where the money goes: AKAM and CART
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) · Q3 2026
Akamai Technologies, Q3 2026: revenue $1.1B (+6% year over year), operating margin 9.7%, net earnings $117M, operating cash flow $433M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Maplebear (CART) · Q3 2026
Maplebear, Q3 2026: revenue $1.1B (+17% year over year), operating margin 15.9%, net earnings $147M, operating cash flow $323M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Akamai Technologies (AKAM) | Maplebear (CART) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.1B | $1.1B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +6% | +17% |
| Gross margin | — | 71.8% |
| Operating margin | 9.7% | 15.9% |
| Net earnings | $117M | $147M |
| Net margin | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $433M | $323M |
| Free cash flow | — | $306M |
| Market value | $12.6B | $14.4B |
| P/E | 30.6× | 29.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $132.24 | $61.59 |
Where the revenue comes from
Maplebear
- Transaction: $764M (70%)
- Advertising and other: $331M (30%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Akamai Technologies or Maplebear?
Akamai Technologies is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.1B for Maplebear (Q3 2026).
Is Akamai Technologies or Maplebear growing faster?
Maplebear is growing faster (+17% against +6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Akamai Technologies or Maplebear?
Maplebear is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.9% against 9.7%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.