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Suburban Propane Partners LP vs Live Ventures: SPH and LIVE compared
Suburban Propane Partners LP is the larger company: $261M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $109M for Live Ventures (Q3 FY26). Suburban Propane Partners LP is growing faster (+0.5% against -3% a year earlier). Live Ventures is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.9% against 0.9%.
Where the money goes: SPH and LIVE
Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH) · Q3 FY26
Suburban Propane Partners LP, Q3 FY26: revenue $261M (+0.5% year over year), operating margin 0.9%, net loss $17.5M, operating cash flow $71.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Live Ventures (LIVE) · Q3 FY26
Live Ventures, Q3 FY26: revenue $109M (-3% year over year), operating margin 4.9%, net loss $1.1M, operating cash flow $7.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH) | Live Ventures (LIVE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $261M | $109M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +0.5% | -3% |
| Operating margin | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Net earnings | −$17.5M | −$1.1M |
| Net margin | -6.7% | -1.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $71.0M | $7.6M |
| Free cash flow | $49.5M | $5.3M |
| Market value | $1.1B | — |
| P/E | 8.7× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $17.00 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Suburban Propane Partners LP
- Propane: $227M (87%)
- Other Sales Revenue Net: $18.2M (7%)
- Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels: $11.7M (4%)
- Natural Gas and Electricity: $4.5M (2%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Suburban Propane Partners LP or Live Ventures?
Suburban Propane Partners LP is the larger company: $261M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $109M for Live Ventures (Q3 FY26).
Is Suburban Propane Partners LP or Live Ventures growing faster?
Suburban Propane Partners LP is growing faster (+0.5% against -3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Suburban Propane Partners LP or Live Ventures?
Live Ventures is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.9% against 0.9%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 13, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.