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Maplebear vs Western Union: CART and WU compared
Maplebear is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.0B for Western Union (Q3 2026). Maplebear is growing faster (+17% against -2% a year earlier). Maplebear is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.9% against 13.0%.
Where the money goes: CART and WU
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.
Western Union (WU) · Q3 2026
Western Union, Q3 2026: revenue $1.0B (-2% year over year), operating margin 13.0%, net earnings $78.0M, operating cash flow $107M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Maplebear (CART) | Western Union (WU) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.1B | $1.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +17% | -2% |
| Gross margin | 71.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 15.9% | 13.0% |
| Net earnings | $147M | $78.0M |
| Net margin | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $323M | $107M |
| Free cash flow | $306M | $99.9M |
| Market value | $14.4B | $2.2B |
| P/E | 29.9× | 6.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $61.59 | $6.73 |
Where the revenue comes from
Maplebear
- Transaction: $764M (70%)
- Advertising and other: $331M (30%)
Western Union
- Consumer Money Transfers: $857M (85%)
- Consumer Services: $152M (15%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Maplebear or Western Union?
Maplebear is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.0B for Western Union (Q3 2026).
Is Maplebear or Western Union growing faster?
Maplebear is growing faster (+17% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Maplebear or Western Union?
Maplebear is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.9% against 13.0%.
More: Maplebear earnings · how Maplebear makes money · Western Union earnings · how Western Union makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.