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Jacobs Solutions vs Granite Construction: J and GVA compared
Jacobs Solutions is the larger company: $4.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $1.8B for Granite Construction (Q3 2026). Jacobs Solutions is growing faster (+34% against +23% a year earlier). Granite Construction is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.7% against 7.0%.
Where the money goes: J and GVA
Jacobs Solutions (J) · Q3 FY26
Jacobs Solutions, Q3 FY26: revenue $4.1B (+34% year over year), operating margin 7.0%, net earnings $137M, operating cash flow $456M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Granite Construction (GVA) · Q3 2026
Granite Construction, Q3 2026: revenue $1.8B (+23% year over year), operating margin 12.7%, net earnings $3.2M, operating cash flow $263M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Jacobs Solutions (J) | Granite Construction (GVA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $4.1B | $1.8B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +34% | +23% |
| Gross margin | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Operating margin | 7.0% | 12.7% |
| Net earnings | $137M | $3.2M |
| Net margin | 3.3% | 0.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $456M | $263M |
| Free cash flow | $431M | $229M |
| Market value | $17.5B | $5.6B |
| P/E | 54.9× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $162.80 | $173.33 |
Where the revenue comes from
Granite Construction
- Construction: $1.5B (83%)
- Materials: $292M (17%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Jacobs Solutions or Granite Construction?
Jacobs Solutions is the larger company: $4.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $1.8B for Granite Construction (Q3 2026).
Is Jacobs Solutions or Granite Construction growing faster?
Jacobs Solutions is growing faster (+34% against +23% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Jacobs Solutions or Granite Construction?
Granite Construction is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.7% against 7.0%.
More: Jacobs Solutions earnings · how Jacobs Solutions makes money · Granite Construction earnings · how Granite Construction makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.