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TrueBlue vs Kforce: TBI and KFRC compared
TrueBlue is the larger company: $521M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $358M for Kforce (Q3 2026). TrueBlue is growing faster (+21% against +8% a year earlier). Kforce is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.3% against 2.3%.
Where the money goes: TBI and KFRC
TrueBlue (TBI) · Q3 2026
TrueBlue, Q3 2026: revenue $521M (+21% year over year), operating margin 2.3%, net earnings $9.2M, operating cash flow −$26.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Kforce (KFRC) · Q3 2026
Kforce, Q3 2026: revenue $358M (+8% year over year), operating margin 6.3%, net earnings $15.4M, operating cash flow $9.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| TrueBlue (TBI) | Kforce (KFRC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $521M | $358M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +21% | +8% |
| Gross margin | 20.5% | 28.2% |
| Operating margin | 2.3% | 6.3% |
| Net earnings | $9.2M | $15.4M |
| Net margin | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| Operating cash flow | −$26.1M | $9.5M |
| Free cash flow | — | $5.9M |
| Market value | $396M | $933M |
| P/E | — | 22.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $9.75 | $63.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Kforce
- Flex revenue: $351M (98%)
- Direct Hire revenue: $6.7M (2%)
Questions
Which is bigger, TrueBlue or Kforce?
TrueBlue is the larger company: $521M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $358M for Kforce (Q3 2026).
Is TrueBlue or Kforce growing faster?
TrueBlue is growing faster (+21% against +8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, TrueBlue or Kforce?
Kforce is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.3% against 2.3%.
More: TrueBlue earnings · how TrueBlue makes money · Kforce earnings · how Kforce makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.