BBSIIndustrials · Staffing & Employment ServicesThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering Barrett Business Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $41 — +25.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
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 (33): 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.6% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | Roth Capital | Downgrade | Neutral | $42 → $38 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $41 |
| 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.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BBSI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
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 15% of US stocks
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Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US dividend payers
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On August 10, 2026, Zacks Investment Research added Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI), along with APTV and CABO, to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list.
Why it matters — BBSI watchers will want to note that the company has been placed on Zacks' Strong Sell list, which signals a negative ranking from the research firm.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Barrett Business Services, Inc.'s (BBSI) Q2 2026 earnings call, which covers the company's quarterly results discussion.
Why it matters — A BBSI watcher would care because the earnings call transcript offers a record of management's commentary on the company's quarterly performance.
Barrett Business Services (BBSI) reported second-quarter earnings of $0.52 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.56 per share. This compares with earnings of $0.70 per share in the same quarter a year ago.
Why it matters — A BBSI watcher would care because the company fell short of analyst expectations and posted lower earnings than the prior-year quarter, indicating a weaker quarterly performance.
Zacks examines Barrett Business Services' (BBSI) second-quarter earnings, comparing its top- and bottom-line results and key metrics against Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures for the quarter ended June 2026.
Why it matters — A BBSI watcher would care because this review shows how the company's quarterly performance stacked up against analyst expectations and prior-year results.
Barrett Business Services reported second-quarter growth in gross billings and worksite employees during its Q2 earnings call. Management noted that persistent economic uncertainty continued to weigh on hiring among existing clients.
Why it matters — A BBSI watcher would care because the report shows both continued top-line growth and client hiring headwinds tied to the broader economic environment.
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. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Barrett Business Services, Inc. ranks 57 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 +25.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Barrett Business Services, Inc. 57 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 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 -30.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Barrett Business Services Inc. is a leading provider of integrated business management solutions for small and mid-sized companies across the United States.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 10 Aug 2026): "New Strong Sell Stocks for August 10th". On August 10, 2026, Zacks Investment Research added Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI), along with APTV and CABO, to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list.
Barrett Business Services Inc. is a leading provider of integrated business management solutions for small and mid-sized companies across the United States. Operating as a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), the company combines human resource outsourcing with professional management consulting through a locally-supported model. Its core service platform encompasses payroll processing, employee benefits administration, workers' compensation coverage, risk management, workplace safety programs, and human resource consulting. BBSI also offers recruiting and staffing services, including temporary placements, contract staffing, and direct permanent placements. The company serves diverse industries including construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, retail, leisure and hospitality, and wholesale trade. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, BBSI partners with small and mid-sized business owners nationwide, pairing each client with a dedicated local team of professionals including a Human Resources Consultant, Risk Consultant, Payroll Specialist, and Business Partner. This locally-delivered approach differentiates BBSI from competitors by combining enterprise-level resources and expertise with personalized, relationship-based service accessible to smaller organizations.
CEO Mr. Gary Edward Kramer Jr. · 141,802 employees · United States · https://www.bbsi.com