Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) Stock Price & Analysis
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) closed at USD 33.22 on Friday, October 23, 2026, up 1.25% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 33.22; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 32.72–33.6 on volume of 153,796 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 25.33–42.25 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
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Key facts (BBSI)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.27B, net income $35.1M (2.8% margin), free cash flow $15.5M (SEC filings).
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 2 Form 4 filings, $786K; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($454K); 1 by opportunistic insiders (1 outside 10b5-1 plans), 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Insider open-market purchases, last ~7 months: 1 Form 4 filing, $29K; 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -20.1% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +71.5% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.69, revenue estimate $332M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (BBSI)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $955M | $1.05B | $1.07B | $1.14B | $1.24B | $1.27B |
| Gross profit | $205M | $235M | $243M | $253M | $261M | — |
| Operating income | $43.9M | $59.0M | $60.6M | $59.8M | $62.2M | $52.2M |
| Net income | $38.1M | $47.3M | $50.6M | $53.0M | $54.4M | $35.1M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.25 | $1.64 | $1.85 | $1.98 | $2.08 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$22.3M | $11.8M | $55.4M | -$4.1M | $47.2M | $15.5M |
| Gross margin | 21.4% | 22.3% | 22.7% | 22.1% | 21.0% | — |
| Operating margin | 4.6% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% | 4.1% |
| Net margin | 4.0% | 4.5% | 4.7% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Revenue growth | +8.4% | +10.4% | +1.4% | +7.0% | +8.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $166M | $160M | $152M | $122M | $157M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (BBSI)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 17.4x, Dec 2024 21.9x, Dec 2023 15.7x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (BBSI)
1 of 2 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02…2026-07-07 | Potts James R | EVP Gen Counsel & Secretary | 8,779 | $332K | 21.5% | Yes (adopted December 15, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-07-02 | Meeker Anthony | Director | 12,000 | $454K | 21.1% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Insider purchases (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (BBSI)
1 purchase, $29K. Private placements, offerings, dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plan buys are excluded.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | Avg price | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Finn Mark Steven | Director | 1,000 | $29K | 28.6 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
Analysts (BBSI)
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Roth Capital | Downgrade | Buy → Neutral | $42 → $38 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BBSI)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -20.1% | +71.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -20.1% | +11.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 42.6% | 29.3% |
| Max drawdown | -36.0% (Oct 2025→Feb 2026) | -43.4% (Aug 2025→Mar 2026) |
BBSI revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Employer Services | $305.0M | 95.5% | +5.1% |
| Staffing Services | $14.3M | 4.5% | -18.2% |
| Total revenue | $319.3M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
BBSI company outlook (results filed Aug 5, 2026)
- “BBSI is updating its outlook for 2026 as follows: • Gross billings growth of 3% to 4%. • Growth in the average number of WSEs of 2% to 3%. • Gross margin as a percent of gross billings of 2.70% to 2.75%. • Effective annual tax rate to remain at 26% to 27%, excluding the one-time charge related to prior-year tax credits.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
BBSI analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.69 | $0.75 | -9.1% | $332.2M | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.66 | $0.69 | -4.3% | $333.8M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.71 | $1.88 | -8.9% | $1.29B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.02 | $2.15 | -5.8% | $1.36B | 2 |
Key Statistics (as of October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC)
| Price | USD 33.22 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.25% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 33.22 |
| Open | USD 33.22 |
| Day Range | USD 32.72 – 33.6 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 25.33 – 42.25 |
| Volume | 153,796 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (BBSI)
Nexqual's technical model rates BBSI "NEUTRAL" based on 4 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59.79 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 32.59) |
| MACD | -0.02 (negative) |
Earnings (BBSI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.69 |
| Revenue Estimate | $332.21M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.52 vs est 0.56 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.13 vs est -0.15 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.64 vs est 0.64 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.79 vs est 0.8 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BBSI)
| Total Revenue | $1.27B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.80% |
| Gross Margin | +20.60% |
| Operating Margin | +4.82% |
| Profit Margin | +2.77% |
| ROE | +16.33% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.12 |
| Current Ratio | 1.14 |
| Total Cash | $67.89M |
| Total Debt | $24.50M |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
Ownership (BBSI)
| Insider Ownership | +5.17% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +88.69% |
| Shares Outstanding | 24.24M |
| Float | 23.20M |
| Short % of Float | +4.63% |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
From Barrett Business Services, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Barrett Business Services, Inc. ("BBSI," the "Company," "our" or "we"), is a leading provider of business management solutions for small and mid-sized companies.
- The insights gained through our own growth, along with the trends we see in working with more than 8,200 companies each day, define our approach to guiding business owners through the challenges associated with being an employer.
- Our integrated management platform has enabled us to capitalize on these needs within the small to mid-size business sector.
- We continue to refine our approach to geographic expansion, which includes an "asset-light" entry to new markets until sufficient scale is reached to warrant a physical office location.
Partnerships
- For the policy period beginning July 1, 2021, BBSI can incur additional premiums up to $7.5 million if claims develop adversely.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Failure to interpret and comply with applicable federal and state payroll tax and unemployment tax laws could materially adversely affect our business, reputation, results of operations and financial condition.
- We operate in a complex regulatory environment, and failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations could adversely affect our business.
- We may find it difficult to expand our business into additional states due to varying state regulatory requirements.
- Future growth in our operations depends, in part, on our ability to offer our services to prospective clients in new states, which may subject us to different regulatory requirements and standards.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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