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BBSI Stock Chart & Stats
$39.74
$0.76(1.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$39.74
$0.76(1.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$25.33 - $49.65
Previous Close$40.5
Volume253.30K
Average Volume (3M)253.93K
Market Cap
$813.09M
Enterprise Value$761.88
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$67.89M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$24.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.1
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.69Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.39
Shares Outstanding24,235,180
10 Day Avg. Volume287,688
30 Day Avg. Volume253,932
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.45
Price to Book (P/B)3.81
Price to Sales (P/S)0.74
P/FCF Ratio19.47
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$41.00Price Target Upside3.17% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a meaningful equity base provide durable financial flexibility for a PEO exposed to insurance and claims volatility. With negligible debt and strong equity history, BBSI can fund working capital, claims volatility, buybacks and investments without stressing liquidity over the next 2–6 months.
Consistent Top-line & Client WinsSteady gross-billings growth and a strong pace of new-client wins support revenue durability and scale economies. Persistent new-client additions and WSE growth increase recurring fee streams and create cross-sell opportunities for benefits and HR services, bolstering medium-term revenue resilience.
Benefits & Product MomentumGrowing benefits traction and rollout of HR/employee-lifecycle products diversify revenue and strengthen client stickiness. Recurring benefits enrollments plus digital tools raise switching costs, improve retention and enable higher lifetime client value over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Workers' Comp Margin PressureWorkers' compensation spreads are a core profitability driver for BBSI. Higher claim severity and the monthly timing lag for pricing to pass through mean margins can remain depressed for several quarters. This structural exposure can compress earnings and slow margin recovery into 2027 if claims persist.
Variable Cash GenerationIrregular operating and free cash flow weakens confidence in sustained internal funding for capital allocation. Volatile cash conversion limits predictability for buybacks, dividends and investments and increases reliance on timing or retained earnings to absorb claim-driven swings over the coming quarters.
Staffing Exposure & Client CutsA sharp drop in staffing revenue and client headcount reductions highlight cyclicality and client concentration risk in staffing services. Reduced WSE growth constrains billings and limits upside from staffing, making top-line recovery more dependent on sustained PEO wins and benefits cross-sell.
BBSI FAQ
What was Barrett Business Services’s price range in the past 12 months?
Barrett Business Services lowest stock price was $25.33 and its highest was $49.65 in the past 12 months.
What is Barrett Business Services’s market cap?
Barrett Business Services’s market cap is $813.09M.
When is Barrett Business Services’s upcoming earnings report date?
Barrett Business Services’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 73 days.
How were Barrett Business Services’s earnings last quarter?
Barrett Business Services released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.555 by -$0.035.
Is Barrett Business Services overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Barrett Business Services’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Barrett Business Services pay dividends?
Barrett Business Services pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.95%. See more information on Barrett Business Services dividends here
What is Barrett Business Services’s EPS estimate?
Barrett Business Services’s EPS estimate is 0.69.
How many shares outstanding does Barrett Business Services have?
Barrett Business Services has 24,235,180 shares outstanding.
What happened to Barrett Business Services’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Barrett Business Services reported an EPS of $0.52 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.555. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -17.502%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Barrett Business Services?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BBSI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$41.00 (3.17% Upside)
$41.00 (3.17% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
BBSI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 154.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $454.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-17.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Barrett Business Services
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) delivers a range of business management solutions specifically designed for small and mid-sized enterprises across the United States. The company has developed a proprietary management platform that seamlessly integrates a strategic, knowledge-based approach, typically found in management consulting, with the practical tools and capabilities characteristic of the human resource outsourcing sector. Among its core offerings are professional employer services, through which BBSI establishes a co-employment relationship via a client services agreement. Under this arrangement, the company takes on critical responsibilities such as payroll processing, managing payroll taxes, securing workers' compensation coverage, and overseeing various other administrative duties for the client's existing workforce. Additionally, BBSI provides comprehensive staffing and recruitment services. These include providing personnel for short-term or on-demand assignments, contract staffing, direct placement of permanent employees, and long-term or indefinite-term on-site management. Its diverse client base encompasses industries such as electronics manufacturing, light industrial production, agricultural businesses, transportation and logistics, food processing, telecommunications, public utilities, general contractors in various construction domains, and professional service organizations. Founded in 1965, Barrett Business Services, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington.
BBSI Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: clear commercial momentum (new client growth, product rollout, regional wins, benefits traction and disciplined expenses) offset by margin headwinds driven primarily by rising workers' compensation claim costs and the timing lag for pricing to take effect, an 18% decline in staffing revenue, and a meaningful drop in EPS. Management expects 2026 to be a transition year with margins improving in 2027 as pricing actions fully roll through, while maintaining a conservative near-term outlook and continued investment in products and go-to-market capabilities.View all BBSI earnings summariesBBSI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$41.00
▲(3.17% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.21% Insiders
24.96% Mutual Funds
30.83% Other Institutional Investors
24.11% Public Companies and
Individual Investors





