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Sterling Infrastructure vs Solv Energy: STRL and MWH compared
Sterling Infrastructure is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $951M for Solv Energy (Q2 2026). Sterling Infrastructure is growing faster (+127% against +78% a year earlier). Sterling Infrastructure is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.6% against 7.3%.
Where the money goes: STRL and MWH
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.
Solv Energy (MWH) · Q2 2026
Solv Energy, Q2 2026: revenue $951M (+78% year over year), operating margin 7.3%, net earnings $37.0M, operating cash flow $31.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) | Solv Energy (MWH) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.6B | $951M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +127% | +78% |
| Gross margin | 24.1% | 14.7% |
| Operating margin | 19.6% | 7.3% |
| Net earnings | $215M | $37.0M |
| Net margin | 13.7% | 3.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $99.1M | $31.8M |
| Free cash flow | $53.3M | $26.3M |
| Market value | $7.9B | $5.2B |
| P/E | 14.2× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $693.43 | $40.91 |
Where the revenue comes from
Sterling Infrastructure
- E-Infrastructure Solutions Revenues: $1.3B (83%)
- Transportation Solutions Revenues: $165M (11%)
- Building Solutions Revenues: $96.0M (6%)
Solv Energy
- New Construction: $913M (96%)
- Existing Infrastructure: $28.0M (3%)
- Other: $10.2M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Sterling Infrastructure or Solv Energy?
Sterling Infrastructure is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $951M for Solv Energy (Q2 2026).
Is Sterling Infrastructure or Solv Energy growing faster?
Sterling Infrastructure is growing faster (+127% against +78% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Sterling Infrastructure or Solv Energy?
Sterling Infrastructure is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.6% against 7.3%.
More: Sterling Infrastructure earnings · how Sterling Infrastructure makes money · Solv Energy earnings · how Solv Energy makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 14, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.