BBSIIndustrials · Staffing & Employment ServicesThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering Barrett Business Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $41 — +26.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 (93): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (32): 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 +26.9% 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.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Barrett Business Services, Inc. returned −25.2% against +17.5% 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.
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Cheaper than 78% of US stocks
Cheaper than 25% of US stocks
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 71% 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 $773.3M and an enterprise value of $730.0M.
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: 23.8×; forward P/E: 15.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.00%, paying out 24% of earnings.
Barrett Business Services, Inc. employs 141,802 people — $9K of revenue per employee.
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On September 10, 2026, Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) was added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List along with BBW and BZZUF, according to Zacks Investment Research's "New Strong Sell Stocks" report.
Why it matters — BBSI watchers would care because inclusion on the Zacks Strong Sell list signals the research firm's negative near-term outlook on the stock.
AAGIY, ASEKY and BBSI were added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 31, 2026, according to a Zacks Investment Research report titled "New Strong Sell Stocks for August 31st."
Why it matters — BBSI watchers would care because the company has received a Strong Sell ranking from Zacks, indicating a bearish analyst assessment of the stock.
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.
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 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 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 (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +26.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Barrett Business Services, Inc. 57 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 -25.2% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 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 (Zacks Investment Research, 10 Sept 2026): "New Strong Sell Stocks for September 10th". On September 10, 2026, Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) was added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List along with BBW and BZZUF, according to Zacks Investment Research's "New Strong Sell Stocks" report.
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
