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BBSI Stock Chart & Stats
$29.86
$0.46(1.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$29.86
$0.46(1.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$25.33 - $49.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.73K
Average Volume (3M)253.93K
Market Cap
$918.29M
Enterprise Value$682.48M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$214.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$25.58M
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.6
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.56Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.58
Shares Outstanding24,559,649
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 Cap0.74
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.54
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$41.50Price Target Upside38.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.31B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Balance Sheet And Capital ReturnsA debt-free, cash-rich balance sheet provides durable financial flexibility to absorb cyclical shocks, fund technology and benefits expansion, and continue shareholder-friendly actions. Consistent buybacks/dividends signal management confidence and reinforce long-term capital allocation optionality.
PEO Model Driving Steady Gross BillingsThe PEO co-employer model produces recurring, payroll-linked gross billings and worksite-employee exposure, supporting predictable revenue streams. Modest but steady billings and WSE growth indicate client retention and sticky demand, underpinning long-term revenue base and margin recovery potential.
Benefits Momentum And Product InvestmentsHigh benefits renewals and material new-client adds broaden recurring revenue and deepen client relationships. Coupled with technology module rollouts, benefits growth increases switching costs, supports cross-sell, and creates a more diversified, higher-retention revenue mix over the medium term.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash Flow And Weaker Cash ConversionInconsistent FCF undermines the reliability of internal funding for buybacks, dividends and investments. When free cash flow covers only half of net income, the company is more exposed to working-capital swings, claim development, and interest/market variability, reducing financial predictability.
Staffing Revenue Decline And Regional WeaknessA sharp, persistent drop in staffing revenue reduces revenue diversification and may signal client reluctance to hire contingent workers. Regional weakness in high-exposure states like California highlights concentration risk and could prolong margin pressure if local labor markets remain depressed.
Expanded Stock Incentive Plan (dilution Risk)A larger equity award pool increases the potential for long-term share count growth, which can dilute EPS and reduce per-share returns from buybacks. While useful for attracting talent, expanded equity reliance raises governance and capital-allocation trade-offs for existing shareholders.
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 $918.29M.
When is Barrett Business Services’s upcoming earnings report date?
Barrett Business Services’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 25 days.
How were Barrett Business Services’s earnings last quarter?
Barrett Business Services released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported -$0.59 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.37 by -$0.22.
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 0.88%. See more information on Barrett Business Services dividends here
What is Barrett Business Services’s EPS estimate?
Barrett Business Services’s EPS estimate is 0.56.
How many shares outstanding does Barrett Business Services have?
Barrett Business Services has 24,559,649 shares outstanding.
What happened to Barrett Business Services’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Barrett Business Services reported an EPS of -$0.59 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.37. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.56%.
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
Barrett Business Services Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$41.50 (38.98% Upside)
$41.50 (38.98% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 494.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $425.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-17.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.60%
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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive operational story: steady top-line and PEO growth, meaningful benefits momentum, strong East Coast and asset-light market expansion, product/tech investments, and a robust balance sheet with active capital return. Offsetting items included a pronounced 21% decline in staffing revenue, regional softness in California, a material one-time $11.6M tax charge that produced a GAAP loss, and near-term margin and SG&A pressures. Management reiterated full-year guidance and highlighted improving workers' compensation pricing, suggesting stabilization and potential margin recovery over time.View all BBSI earnings summariesBBSI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$41.50
▲(38.98% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.16% Insiders
24.63% Mutual Funds
0.17% Other Institutional Investors
56.60% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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