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Barrett Business Services, Inc. BBSI

Industrials — Staffing & Employment Services
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
0.44
Total sells
0.79
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — 2 — — — 4 — 1 — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — — 2 — —
Insider Ownership
4.67%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
806.55
Revenue
1,266.35
Net Income
35.08
Free Cash Flow
15.52
Net Debt
(67.89)
Current Ratio
1.14
Debt/Equity
0.00
P/E ratio
24.68
P/S ratio
0.66
P/B ratio
4.10
Past 5Y EPS Growth
4.82%
This Y EPS Growth
(35.70%)
Next Y EPS Growth
49.91%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
12.64%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.18
Annual Dividend Rate
1.20
Annual Dividend Yield
1.07%
total individual payouts
2027 ‡‡‡‡
2026 0.32
—
—
—
2025 0.32
—
—
—
—
2024 0.31
—
—
—
—
2023 0.30
—
—
—
—
2022 0.30
—
—
—
—
2021 0.30
—
—
—
—
2020 0.30
—
—
—
—
2019 0.28
—
—
—
—
2018 0.25
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—
—
2017 0.25
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—
—
—
2016 0.22
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predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 152.20 121.86 157.19 67.89
Receivables 179.39 237.20 251.59 301.49
Inventory — — — —
Other 97.47 97.69 97.21 72.35
447.50 475.44 524.64 466.32
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 6.59 6.79 7.43 7.00
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other 50.01 39.08 32.88 30.37
343.25 358.90 405.87 407.89
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 307.01 319.27 — —
—
’25 292.57 307.66 318.95 321.13
1,240.30
’24 265.78 279.65 294.28 304.82
1,144.53
’23 254.67 264.63 273.33 276.68
1,069.31
’22 246.38 262.18 273.82 271.95
1,054.33
’21 218.45 233.20 246.95 256.57
955.17
’20 219.10 201.03 227.51 233.18
880.82
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (22.08) (55.88) — —
—
’25 5.21 (53.82) 38.43 76.13
65.96
’24 8.98 (51.33) (0.93) 53.38
10.09
’23 (26.51) 3.32 33.20 57.22
67.22
’22 (30.21) (7.21) 34.36 30.84
27.78
’21 (7.88) 10.51 (62.92) 44.85
(15.46)
’20 1.04 (115.43) 35.53 50.95
(27.91)
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (27.81) (61.38) — —
—
’25 0.70 (58.23) 34.07 70.64
47.18
’24 6.20 (56.26) (4.23) 50.22
(4.06)
’23 (29.51) 0.51 31.00 53.51
55.52
’22 (36.96) (8.86) 31.31 26.32
11.81
’21 (9.66) 9.06 (64.72) 43.06
(22.26)
’20 (2.40) (117.72) 34.32 49.27
(36.52)
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (0.59) 0.52 — —
—
’25 (0.04) 0.70 0.79 0.64
2.08
’24 0.00 0.62 0.74 0.63
1.98
’23 0.03 0.62 0.67 0.54
1.85
’22 0.01 0.62 0.61 0.41
1.64
’21 (0.15) 0.56 0.49 0.35
1.25
’20 (0.11) 0.38 0.60 0.23
1.10

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.7
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Buy
2
3
Hold
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5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14.44 19.06 27.06 33.01 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 25.20 29.85 44.39 49.65 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 127,141 130,513 3,658 3,197 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.01 0.01 0.31 0.39 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,054.33 1,069.31 1,144.53 1,240.30 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 22.27% 22.68% 22.13% 21.04% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 65.30 68.99 70.82 71.40 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.19% 6.45% 6.19% 5.76% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 47.27 50.61 52.99 54.45 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.23 7.11 7.60 8.26 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 36.97 39.72 43.89 48.42 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.66 1.88 2.03 2.13 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.97 2.50 0.39 2.58 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.56) (0.43) (0.54) (0.73) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.41 2.06 (0.16) 1.84 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.24 7.40 8.49 9.41 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 28.52 26.92 26.08 25.61 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13.86 15.21 21.35 17.00 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.63 0.72 0.99 0.75 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.73 3.89 5.12 3.85 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.51 0.62 0.98 0.70 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 45.45 11.96 (275.30) 18.31 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 27.78 67.22 10.09 65.96 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (15.97) (11.71) (14.15) (18.78) ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.81 55.52 (4.06) 47.18 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 119.63 104.25 116.55 118.77 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 21.18 — — — — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (138.57) (152.19) (121.86) (157.19) — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 177.84 199.14 221.40 241.00 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 6.59% 7.19% 7.22% 7.14% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 93.85% 80.75% 37.53% 46.36% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 24.47% 26.85% 25.20% 23.55% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI), a leading professional employer organization (PEO) co-employer for small and mid-sized firms, showcases robust resilience and growth in the outsourcing of HR, payroll, and compliance amid tightening labor markets. Revenue has surged from $841 million in 2016 to $1.14 billion in 2024 (4% CAGR, accelerating post-2020), with forecasts projecting $1.41 billion by 2027 (+9% YoY in 2025). A standout 2024 efficiency pivot—employee headcount dropping sharply while revenue per employee exploded to $312,884—signals smarter scaling, bolstering margins and positioning BBSI to capture share in a fragmented sector.

Profitability metrics are firing: EBT more than doubled to $71 million (15% CAGR), EPS climbed 212% to $2.03 with projections to $2.83 by 2027, and ROE averages a stellar 27%. The balance sheet gleams with net cash of $122 million, equity up 217%, and forward valuations screaming value—PE compressing to 11x by 2027 despite 15%+ earnings growth. Stock trades 28% below 2024 highs, implying 64% mean upside to analyst targets.

Tailwinds like SMB talent shortages, regulations, and BBSI’s scalable model fuel 10%+ CAGR through 2027, amplified by insider buys, cash for buybacks/dividends, and a history of swift post-crisis rebounds. This undervalued growth story offers a compelling entry for the next leg higher.

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Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) Latest News

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15 Aug

3 , 3:25 PM
Barrett Business Services reported Q2 earnings, placed in comparison with other stocks in the professional staffing and HR solutions sector. Q2 earnings analysis and peer comparisons can moderately affect views of company performance and positioning.

14 Aug

4 , 4:53 AM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. held its Q2 earnings call and addressed the top five analyst questions on financial results and outlook. Q2 earnings details and analyst questions typically drive immediate shifts in BBSI investor sentiment and valuation.

6 Aug

3 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. released its Q2 2026 earnings call summary covering financial performance and outlook. Quarterly earnings results typically affect near-term stock sentiment and valuation without guaranteed long-term shifts.

5 Aug

3 , 8:35 PM
Barrett Business Services (BBSI) missed Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. Q2 earnings and revenue miss creates moderate negative pressure on near-term stock performance and sentiment.

3 , 8:00 PM
Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI) reported Q2 earnings with key metrics compared against estimates. Q2 earnings metrics versus estimates directly inform quarterly financial results and investor sentiment on performance.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 6:03 PM
Barrett Business Services Inc. presented Q2 financial results and operational updates during its earnings call, covering revenue, margins, and executive outlook statements. Q2 earnings details deliver financial performance updates that shape near-term investor views without altering long-term strategy.

3 , 4:05 PM
BBSI released second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings release can shift investor views and short-term valuation.

1 Jul

3 , 4:01 PM
Barrett Business Services stock rises after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly results driven by higher client retention and expanded payroll services revenue. Positive quarterly results can lift near-term sentiment and revenue outlook but do not alter long-term competitive position.

6 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 7:35 PM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) Q1 earnings call highlights key quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings highlights detail financial performance and strategic outlook with potential to significantly sway investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4 Zacks, 7:00 PM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) Q1 earnings key metrics analyzed against estimates. Q1 earnings metrics versus estimates significantly influence BBSI's financial performance and investor sentiment.

4 StockStory, 6:38 PM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBSI) Q1 CY2026 sales exceeded estimates, driving a 13.8% stock price surge. Q1 sales beat estimates and sparked 13.8% stock jump, signaling significant boost to financial performance and investor confidence.

4 GlobeNewswire, 4:05 PM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) reported first quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings reports significantly influence BBSI's financial performance perception and market trajectory.

3 Zacks, 6:30 PM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) reported a first-quarter loss while beating revenue estimates. Q1 loss despite revenue beat affects financial performance and investor sentiment moderately.

29 Apr

3 Zacks, 10:00 AM
Analysts forecast Barrett Business Services (BBSI) to report declining earnings, highlighting key metrics and factors for investors to monitor ahead of the release. Projected earnings decline moderately impacts financial performance and market sentiment without altering core trajectory.

28 Apr

3 GlobeNewswire, 8:00 AM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) launches new Performance Management module for its HRIS platform, enhancing employee evaluation and development tools for clients. New HRIS module bolsters BBSI's core HR outsourcing services with performance tools, offering moderate competitive and revenue upside.

27 Apr

3 Simply Wall St., 4:04 AM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) narrative shifts after mixed analyst updates, with some raising price targets and others lowering them amid varied views on growth and valuation. Mixed analyst updates signal moderately noticeable shifts in investor sentiment and potential stock volatility for BBSI.

1 Apr

3 StockStory, 5:27 PM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) highlights two strong reasons for investors to watch the stock closely, balanced by one key cautionary factor. Two positive drivers and one risk indicate moderately noticeable effects on financial performance and market sentiment.

15 Mar

3 Simply Wall St., 11:05 AM
Analysts reset price targets for Barrett Business Services (BBSI), shifting the company's investment story. Reset price targets alter analyst views on BBSI valuation, moderately influencing investor sentiment and market performance.

4 Mar

3 StockStory, 6:39 AM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) outperformed competitors in the Professional Staffing & HR Solutions sector during Q4, earning a spot among the winners while others lagged. BBSI's superior Q4 performance versus sector peers boosts short-term market sentiment and highlights competitive strength without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.

26 Feb

4 GuruFocus.com, 12:03 AM
Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI) reported record sales volume in Q4 2025 earnings call, highlighting strong financial performance and growth. Record sales volume indicates significant positive momentum in revenue growth and operational strength for BBSI's future performance.

3 StockStory, 3:04 PM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) shares plunged sharply today due to negative developments impacting investor sentiment. Sharp share plunge reflects moderately noticeable influence on financial performance and market positioning.

3 Zacks, 9:30 AM
Barrett Business Services (BBSI) Q4 earnings compared to analyst estimates, highlighting key metrics performance. Q4 earnings versus estimates moderately influences BBSI's financial performance and investor sentiment.

25 Feb

4 Associated Press Finance, 4:51 PM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) released its Q4 earnings snapshot. Q4 earnings snapshots directly reveal financial performance, influencing stock prices and investor outlook.

4 GlobeNewswire, 4:05 PM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results signal robust financial health, likely boosting stock performance and investor sentiment significantly.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 7:13 PM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) Q4 earnings call highlights strong revenue growth, improved profitability, expanded client base in professional employer services, and optimistic 2024 guidance amid favorable labor market. Q4 earnings highlights indicate solid financial performance and guidance influencing near-term investor sentiment without transformative changes.

3 StockStory, 5:03 PM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBSI) missed sales expectations for Q4 CY2025. Missing Q4 sales expectations impacts financial performance and investor sentiment moderately.

18 Feb

3 ZacksZacksZacks, 10:00 AM
Analysts expect Barrett Business Services (BBSI) earnings to grow, prompting debate on whether to buy the stock amid positive projections. Expected earnings growth signals moderate positive influence on BBSI's financial outlook and investor sentiment.

10 Feb

4 StockStory, 11:32 PM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) is highlighted as a stock under $50 with competitive advantages, particularly in the professional employer organization (PEO) sector. The company has shown resilience and growth potential, driven by its strong client relationships and service offerings. Analysts suggest that BBSI's focus on small to medium-sized businesses positions it well in a recovering economy. In contrast, two other stocks are dismissed due to lack of competitive edge or unfavorable market conditions. Overall, BBSI is viewed positively for investors seeking value in the current market landscape. BBSI's competitive advantages and growth potential in the PEO sector are likely to significantly impact its future performance.

8 Feb

4 , 9:32 AM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) has shown strong financial performance, driven by effective management and strategic initiatives. The company's recent results indicate robust revenue growth and improved profitability, suggesting that its financial prospects remain attractive. Analysts are optimistic about BBSI's ability to sustain this momentum, with expectations of continued operational efficiency and market expansion. However, potential risks related to market conditions and competition could influence future performance. Strong financial performance and strategic initiatives are likely to significantly impact future growth and investor sentiment.

28 Jan

4 StockStory, 11:32 PM
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) is highlighted as a promising small-cap stock for long-term investors due to its strong fundamentals and growth potential in the professional employer organization (PEO) sector. The company has shown resilience and adaptability in a competitive market, making it an attractive option for those seeking investment opportunities in smaller firms. Analysts suggest that BBSI's strategic initiatives and market positioning could lead to significant returns over time, contrasting with other stocks that are deemed less favorable for investment. BBSI's strong fundamentals and growth potential in the PEO sector indicate a significant impact on its future performance.
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