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Symbotic vs Ouster: SYM and OUST compared
Symbotic is the larger company: $721M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $59.3M for Ouster (Q3 2026). Ouster is growing faster (+50% against +22% a year earlier). Symbotic is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.6% against -32.5%.
Where the money goes: SYM and OUST
Symbotic (SYM) · Q3 FY26
Symbotic, Q3 FY26: revenue $721M (+22% year over year), operating margin 4.6%, net earnings $11.7M, operating cash flow −$147M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Ouster (OUST) · Q3 2026
Ouster, Q3 2026: revenue $59.3M (+50% year over year), operating margin -32.5%, net loss $14.2M, operating cash flow −$29.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Symbotic (SYM) | Ouster (OUST) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $721M | $59.3M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +22% | +50% |
| Gross margin | 22.3% | — |
| Operating margin | 4.6% | -32.5% |
| Net earnings | $11.7M | −$14.2M |
| Net margin | 1.6% | -23.9% |
| Operating cash flow | −$147M | −$29.3M |
| Market value | $4.9B | — |
| P/E | 78.0× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $61.50 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Symbotic
- Systems: $671M (93%)
- Operation services: $37.1M (5%)
- Software maintenance and support: $12.8M (2%)
Ouster
- Product revenue: $56.0M (94%)
- Royalties: $3.3M (6%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Symbotic or Ouster?
Symbotic is the larger company: $721M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $59.3M for Ouster (Q3 2026).
Is Symbotic or Ouster growing faster?
Ouster is growing faster (+50% against +22% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Symbotic or Ouster?
Symbotic is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.6% against -32.5%.
More: Symbotic earnings · how Symbotic makes money · Ouster earnings · how Ouster makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.