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Jacobs Solutions vs KBR: J and KBR compared
Jacobs Solutions is the larger company: $4.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $2.0B for KBR (Q3 2026). Jacobs Solutions is growing faster (+34% against +5% a year earlier). KBR is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.2% against 7.0%.
Where the money goes: J and KBR
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.
KBR (KBR) · Q3 2026
KBR, Q3 2026: revenue $2.0B (+5% year over year), operating margin 9.2%, net earnings $133M, operating cash flow $171M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Jacobs Solutions (J) | KBR (KBR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $4.1B | $2.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +34% | +5% |
| Gross margin | 19.9% | 14.8% |
| Operating margin | 7.0% | 9.2% |
| Net earnings | $137M | $133M |
| Net margin | 3.3% | 6.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $456M | $171M |
| Free cash flow | $431M | $163M |
| Market value | $17.5B | $4.7B |
| P/E | 54.9× | 10.7× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $162.80 | $44.14 |
Where the revenue comes from
KBR
- MTS: $1.3B (62%)
- STS: $762M (38%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Jacobs Solutions or KBR?
Jacobs Solutions is the larger company: $4.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $2.0B for KBR (Q3 2026).
Is Jacobs Solutions or KBR growing faster?
Jacobs Solutions is growing faster (+34% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Jacobs Solutions or KBR?
KBR is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.2% against 7.0%.
More: Jacobs Solutions earnings · how Jacobs Solutions makes money · KBR earnings · how KBR 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.