TrueBlue, Inc. (TBI) Stock Price & Analysis
TrueBlue, Inc. (TBI) is trading at USD 12.33, up 1.48% today, as of November 10, 2026 at 16:39 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
TBI last closed at USD 12.15; today's session has ranged USD 11.94–12.5 on volume of 120,498 shares. Market capitalization is $375.87M, with a 52-week range of USD 3.18–13.59 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved November 10, 2026 at 16:45 UTC.
What changed for TBI since Aug 31, 2025
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- TrueBlue, Inc. (TBI) stock went from USD 5.97 (close of the week of Aug 25, 2025, split-adjusted) to USD 12.33, a +106.5% price change; the S&P 500 (SPY) moved +17.4% over the same period.
- In the latest 13F period (Q3 2026), 1 of 80 superinvestors tracked by Nexqual hold TBI; 0 opened new positions, 0 added and 1 reduced.
Also available as compact Markdown for AI agents: nexqual.com/TBI.md
Key facts (TBI)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold TBI (13F, Q3 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 14.25 (range 14–14.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +153.2% vs S&P 500 +10.9%; 5Y -54.4% vs S&P 500 +71.1%.
- Latest earnings report: 2026-11-04 (next date not yet announced).
- Dividend: TBI paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
- Short interest: 1.69% of float (as of 2026-10-15), 1.7 days to cover.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Sep 27, 2026) (TBI)
P/S 0.2x · EV/Sales 0.3x · P/B 1.4x · FCF yield -19.52% · Earnings yield -12.27% · Net debt $82.5M · EV $453M
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q3 2026) (TBI)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold TBI. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | 0.08% | $26.2M | Reduced -7.9% |
Analysts (TBI)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 14.25 (low 14, high 14.5).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (TBI)
| 1Y (from 2025-11-10) | 5Y (from 2021-11-08) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +153.2% | -54.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +10.9% | +71.1% |
| Per year | +153.3% | -14.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 70.6% | 56.9% |
| Max drawdown | -40.3% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -88.7% (Mar 2022→Mar 2026) |
Dividends (TBI)
TBI paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
Short interest (TBI)
424,240 shares sold short, 1.69% of the float, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 821,435 shares (-48.4%). Days to cover: 1.7 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).
TBI earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2026 | $0.33 | $0.19 | Beat +73.7% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.06 | −$0.10 | Beat +$0.16 | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | −$0.41 | −$0.45 | Beat +8.9% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | −$0.25 | −$0.05 | Miss −400.0% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
TBI analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.08 | $0.14 | -44.2% | $469.0M | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $-0.01 | $-0.04 | +$0.03 | $443.9M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.07 | $-0.02 | +$0.08 | $1.80B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.82 | $0.62 | +31.0% | $1.91B | 3 |
TBI options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 10 | 207.0% | ±27.6% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 101 | 56.1% | ±30.5% |
| May 21, 2027 | 192 | 58.8% | ±40.2% |
30-day implied volatility 74.1% vs 76.4% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.5. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of November 10, 2026 at 16:45 UTC)
| Price | USD 12.33 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.48% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 12.15 |
| Open | USD 11.99 |
| Day Range | USD 11.94 – 12.5 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 3.18 – 13.59 |
| Volume | 120,498 shares |
| Market Cap | $375.87M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (TBI)
Nexqual's technical model rates TBI "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of November 10, 2026 at 16:45 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 77.05 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 9.5) |
| MACD | 0.74 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (TBI)
Wall Street analysts rate TBI "Hold" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 14.25 (range USD 14–14.5), per Nexqual as of November 10, 2026 at 16:45 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 14.25 |
| High Target | USD 14.5 |
| Low Target | USD 14 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (TBI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.08 |
| Revenue Estimate | $469.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 0.33 vs est 0.19 ▲ beat |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.06 vs est -0.1 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.41 vs est -0.45 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.25 vs est -0.05 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, November 10, 2026 at 16:45 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (TBI)
| Total Revenue | $1.78B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +20.70% |
| Gross Margin | +20.95% |
| Operating Margin | +2.30% |
| Profit Margin | -2.55% |
| ROE | -15.92% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.59 |
| Current Ratio | 2.33 |
| Total Cash | $19.77M |
| Total Debt | $156.05M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Sep 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$72.31M (-4.1% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, November 10, 2026 at 16:45 UTC.
Financial Health Score (TBI)
Nexqual rates TrueBlue, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of November 10, 2026 at 16:45 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +12% (last 4 quarters to Sep 2026 vs the 4 before, SEC) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 21%, operating -2% (last 4 quarters to Sep 2026, SEC) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $20M cash and investments vs $102M debt (Sep 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$72M (last 4 quarters to Sep 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -17%, ROA -6.8% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (TBI)
| Insider Ownership | +7.73% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +88.98% |
| Shares Outstanding | 30.48M |
| Float | 27.85M |
| Short % of Float | +1.69% |
Source: Nexqual, November 10, 2026 at 16:45 UTC.
Leadership (TBI)
TrueBlue, Inc. is led by Taryn R. Owen, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of November 10, 2026 at 16:45 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Taryn R. Owen |
|---|---|
| EVP & CFO | Carl R. Schweihs |
| Executive VP & President of PeopleScout | Richard P. Betori |
| Senior VP and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer | Caroline Sabetti |
| SVP of Onsite Staffing & President of People Management | Jerry Wimer |
Major Backers & Investors (TBI)
Notable institutional backers of TrueBlue, Inc. include Royce & Associates LP, Pzena Investment Management LLC, Boston Partners, according to Nexqual as of November 10, 2026 at 16:45 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Royce & Associates LP | 9.43% |
| Pzena Investment Management LLC | 9.34% |
| Boston Partners | 8.13% |
| Ies Holdings, Inc. | 4.22% |
| Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC | 3.94% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.92% |
| ROYCE FUND-Royce Small-Cap Opportunity Fund | 3.66% |
| Charles Schwab | 2.47% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 7.32% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.12% |
Source: Nexqual, November 10, 2026 at 16:45 UTC.
From TrueBlue, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-18)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Our proprietary hiring and workforce management software, Stafftrack, enables us to recruit and connect the best candidates with on-site assignments.
- Assisting our PeopleSolutions recruiting teams is our proprietary technology platform, Affinix®.
- Augmenting our branch network, our proprietary mobile app, JobStack®, connects people with on-demand work 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- We utilize our proprietary hiring and workforce management software, Stafftrack®, to recruit and connect skilled tradespeople with client assignments.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We may experience employment-related claims, commercial indemnification claims and other legal proceedings that could materially harm our business.
- Failure to protect our intellectual property could harm our business, and we face the risk that our services or products may infringe upon the intellectual property rights or contractual rights of others.
- Our efforts to maintain adequate compliance policies and controls may not prevent violations that could result in significant fines and penalties.
- We could be exposed to fines and penalties under U.S. federal, state, or local laws, as well as foreign laws, for failure to adequately monitor operating requirements and changes thereto, including rules related to the employment and recruiting of associates and candidates.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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