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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
$984.35M
Enterprise Value$540.99
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$214.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$25.58M
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.4
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.56Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.8%
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
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
Balance Sheet StrengthLow leverage and a conservatively positioned balance sheet give the company durable financial flexibility to absorb cyclical payout swings in workers' comp, fund tech investments, and sustain buybacks/dividends without raising structural refinancing risk.
Recurring PEO Gross Billings GrowthSteady growth in gross billings reflects the PEO model's recurring, payroll-linked revenue base and client retention; consistent billings expansion supports predictable cash flows and underpins long-term service economics even amid near-term cyclical noise.
Benefits Momentum And Client RetentionHigh renewal rates and material new benefits client adds increase recurring fee revenue and deepen client relationships, improving cross-sell economics and stickiness; sustained benefits growth supports margin stability and longer-term revenue per client.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowInconsistent free cash flow and weak cash conversion (FCF covering ~50% of net income TTM) limit the firm's reliable internal funding for buybacks, dividends, or restructuring; persistent volatility raises execution risk for capital allocation over the medium term.
Staffing Revenue WeaknessA steep staffing revenue drop signals sensitivity to hiring cycles and reduces revenue diversification; prolonged weakness in staffing compresses consolidated margins and highlights exposure to industries/regions that cut contingent labor first in downturns.
Increased Stock Incentive Pool (dilution Risk)Expanding the stock-based award pool raises the potential for future dilution and ongoing share‑based compensation expense. Over time this can dilute EPS and shareholder returns if grant pace remains elevated to retain/attract talent.
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 $984.35M.
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 15 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 0.8%. 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
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-17.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.80%
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$41.50
▲(38.98% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.16% Insiders
24.63% Mutual Funds
0.21% Other Institutional Investors
56.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors






