BBSIIndustrials · Staffing & Employment ServicesThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering Barrett Business Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $41 — +24.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 73 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Barrett Business Services, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (31): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BBSI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +24.5% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | Roth Capital | Downgrade | Neutral | $42 → $38 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $41 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 May 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 12 Mar 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Nov 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Nov 2024 | Roth MKM | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Oct 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 Aug 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 Aug 2024 | Roth MKM | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Barrett Business Services, Inc. returned −18.3% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 37% of US stocks
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Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Barrett Business Services, Inc. has a market value of $809.5M and an enterprise value of $766.1M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.3B. The latest quarter grew 3.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $35.1M, a 2.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.36.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $15.5M.
Barrett Business Services, Inc. spent $60.2M on share buybacks and $8.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 24.4×; forward P/E: 16.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.96%, paying out 24% of earnings.
Barrett Business Services, Inc. employs 141,802 people — $9K of revenue per employee.
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Barrett Business Services reported higher third-quarter gross billings but lower earnings per share. New client additions were offset by workforce reductions at existing customers and smaller favorable workers’ compensation adjustments.
Why it matters — BBSI watchers may note that stronger gross billings coincided with lower earnings per share and offsetting customer and compensation factors.
Zacks Investment Research says Barrett (BBSI) reported headline numbers for the quarter ended September 2026. The excerpt notes that key metrics can be compared with Wall Street estimates and year-ago actuals, but provides no results or comparisons.
Why it matters — BBSI watchers may use the key metrics and their comparisons to assess the quarter, though the excerpt does not specify what they showed.
Barrett Business Services reported quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Earnings were $0.79 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Why it matters — The report gives BBSI watchers an update on quarterly earnings relative to expectations and the prior-year period.
BBSI reported third-quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026. Revenue increased 5% to $334.1 million, while gross billings rose 3% to $2.40 billion.
Why it matters — The results provide BBSI watchers with an update on the company's quarterly revenue and gross billings.
Barrett Business Services announced the opening of its Pittsburgh branch in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
Why it matters — The opening adds a BBSI branch presence in Pennsylvania.
The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Barrett Business Services, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $41, with estimates ranging from $38 to $44. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 3 analysts covering Barrett Business Services, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Barrett Business Services, Inc. 73 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, Barrett Business Services, Inc. ranks 73 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +24.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Barrett Business Services, Inc. 73 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Barrett Business Services, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BBSI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $38 to $44 over the next 12 months.
Barrett Business Services, Inc. returned -18.3% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Barrett Business Services, Inc. is a professional employer organization and business management solutions provider focused on supporting small and mid-sized companies.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 5 Nov 2026): "Barrett Business Services Q3 Earnings Call Highlights". Barrett Business Services reported higher third-quarter gross billings but lower earnings per share. New client additions were offset by workforce reductions at existing customers and smaller favorable workers’ compensation adjustments.
Barrett Business Services, Inc. is a professional employer organization and business management solutions provider focused on supporting small and mid-sized companies. Barrett Business Services, Inc. delivers integrated services that include payroll processing, human resources administration, employee benefits support, workers’ compensation coverage, workplace safety, risk management, staffing, and recruiting. Its model combines outsourced back-office support with local consulting, helping clients manage workforce operations more efficiently across a wide range of industries. The company serves businesses nationwide and is especially relevant to organizations seeking a single platform for employment-related administration and operational guidance. Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Barrett Business Services, Inc. plays a significant role in the U.S. personnel services market through its mix of HR outsourcing, consulting, and workforce support.
CEO Mr. Gary Edward Kramer Jr. · 141,802 employees · United States · https://www.bbsi.com
