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KBR vs Sterling Infrastructure: KBR and STRL compared
KBR is the larger company: $2.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.6B for Sterling Infrastructure (Q3 2026). Sterling Infrastructure is growing faster (+127% against +5% a year earlier). Sterling Infrastructure is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.6% against 9.2%.
Where the money goes: KBR and STRL
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.
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) · Q3 2026
Sterling Infrastructure, Q3 2026: revenue $1.6B (+127% year over year), operating margin 19.6%, net earnings $215M, operating cash flow $99.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| KBR (KBR) | Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.0B | $1.6B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +5% | +127% |
| Gross margin | 14.8% | 24.1% |
| Operating margin | 9.2% | 19.6% |
| Net earnings | $133M | $215M |
| Net margin | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $171M | $99.1M |
| Free cash flow | $163M | $53.3M |
| Market value | $4.7B | $7.9B |
| P/E | 10.7× | 14.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $44.14 | $693.43 |
Where the revenue comes from
KBR
- MTS: $1.3B (62%)
- STS: $762M (38%)
Sterling Infrastructure
- E-Infrastructure Solutions Revenues: $1.3B (83%)
- Transportation Solutions Revenues: $165M (11%)
- Building Solutions Revenues: $96.0M (6%)
Questions
Which is bigger, KBR or Sterling Infrastructure?
KBR is the larger company: $2.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.6B for Sterling Infrastructure (Q3 2026).
Is KBR or Sterling Infrastructure growing faster?
Sterling Infrastructure is growing faster (+127% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, KBR or Sterling Infrastructure?
Sterling Infrastructure is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.6% against 9.2%.
More: KBR earnings · how KBR makes money · Sterling Infrastructure earnings · how Sterling Infrastructure makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.