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Stem vs Creative Realities: STEM and CREX compared
Stem is the larger company: $33.7M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $21.5M for Creative Realities (Q2 2026). Creative Realities is growing faster (+65% against -12% a year earlier). Creative Realities is more profitable, with an operating margin of -12.8% against -22.8%.
Where the money goes: STEM and CREX
Stem (STEM) · Q2 2026
Stem, Q2 2026: revenue $33.7M (-12% year over year), operating margin -22.8%, net loss $14.4M, operating cash flow $342K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Creative Realities (CREX) · Q2 2026
Creative Realities, Q2 2026: revenue $21.5M (+65% year over year), operating margin -12.8%, net loss $3.9M, operating cash flow $2.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Stem (STEM) | Creative Realities (CREX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $33.7M | $21.5M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -12% | +65% |
| Operating margin | -22.8% | -12.8% |
| Net earnings | −$14.4M | −$3.9M |
| Net margin | -42.7% | -18.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $342K | $2.7M |
| Free cash flow | — | $457K |
Where the revenue comes from
Stem
- Subtotal: $27.5M (82%)
- Managed services: $5.9M (18%)
- Battery hardware resale: $286K (1%)
Creative Realities
- Service and Other: $14.0M (65%)
- Digital Media Advertising: $3.8M (18%)
- Installation Services: $3.7M (17%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Stem or Creative Realities?
Stem is the larger company: $33.7M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $21.5M for Creative Realities (Q2 2026).
Is Stem or Creative Realities growing faster?
Creative Realities is growing faster (+65% against -12% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Stem or Creative Realities?
Creative Realities is more profitable, with an operating margin of -12.8% against -22.8%.
More: Stem earnings · how Stem makes money · Creative Realities earnings · how Creative Realities makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 13, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 14, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.