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TBI Stock Forecast: TrueBlue, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$8.75
−3.42% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering TrueBlue, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $9.75 — +11.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 73 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$266.4M
Ticker Nerd rank
73 / 100
Median analyst target
$9.75
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$443.0M+11.8% y/y
Operating income$1.9M
Net income−$3.4M
Free cash flow−$24.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−11.8%
1M
−14.1%
YTD
+92.3%
1Y
+48.8%
From 52W high
−19.4%
From 52W low
+164.4%
$3
$11
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

TBI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores TrueBlue, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
73 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
95
Momentum
82
Growth
70
Accruals
65
Size
64
Quality
41
Issuance
36
Value
33
Volatility
18

Revisions (95): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Volatility (18): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

TBI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on TBI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$2$4$6$8$10$12Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26TBIHigh $10.00Median $9.75Low $9.50

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
1 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $9.50Median $9.75High $10.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
5 Nov 2025BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$8.00 → $6.00
5 Nov 2025BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
6 Aug 2025BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
5 Nov 2024BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
7 Aug 2024BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
17 June 2024BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
8 May 2024BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
7 May 2024BairdMaintainsOutperform—
26 July 2023BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
22 May 2023BMO CapitalUpgradeOutperform—
26 Apr 2023BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
25 Apr 2023BairdMaintainsOutperform—
27 July 2022BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
26 July 2022BairdMaintainsOutperform—
26 May 2022BMO CapitalDowngradeMarket Perform—
27 Apr 2021BairdUpgradeOutperform—
27 Apr 2021Credit SuisseMaintainsNeutral—
4 Feb 2021Credit SuisseMaintainsNeutral—
25 Nov 2020Credit SuisseMaintainsNeutral—
23 Nov 2020BMO CapitalUpgradeOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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. TBI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

TBI vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, TrueBlue, Inc. returned +48.8% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

TBI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
50100150200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26TBIS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

TBI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

TrueBlue, Inc. (TBI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
29.1×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 94% of US stocks

Price / book
1.0×

Cheaper than 72% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
553.0×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
11.8%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
11.8%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Gross margin
20.7%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Operating margin
0.6%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Net margin
−3.3%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−20.2%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Return on assets
−2.7%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

TrueBlue, Inc. (TBI) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • TrueBlue, Inc. has a market value of $266.4M and an enterprise value of $381.6M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.7B. The latest quarter grew 11.8% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$56.6M, a −3.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.88.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$67.4M, after $12.9M of capital spending.

  • TrueBlue, Inc. spent $788K on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 30.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 29.1×; forward P/E: 10.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • TrueBlue, Inc. employs 3,500 people — $483K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 12 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

TBI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelStaffing & Employment Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
TBITrueBlue, Inc.$266.4M
73
HQIHireQuest, Inc.$223.1M
97
KELYAKelly Services, Inc.$592.4M
75
MHHMastech Digital, Inc.$89.7M
78
BBSIBarrett Business Services, Inc.$819.1M
55
KFRCKforce, Inc.$953.0M
87
BGSFBGSF, Inc.$55.2M
70

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own TrueBlue, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest TBI news & analysis

TrueBlue to Participate in Upcoming September Conferences

Business Wire · 2 Sept 2026neutral

TrueBlue announced that President and CEO Taryn Owen and CFO Carl Schweihs will participate in the Northcoast Virtual Conference on September 9, 2026, and the William Blair Human Capital Services Conference on September 22, 2026. Management will host virtual investor meetings both days and take part in a fireside chat at the William Blair event.

Why it matters — The announcement signals that TBI leadership will engage directly with the investment community, giving watchers an opportunity to hear the company's perspective at two investor conferences.

TrueBlue's PeopleScout Named a Leader in Everest Group's RPO PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026

Business Wire · 27 Aug 2026positive

TrueBlue announced that its global talent solutions brand, PeopleScout, has been named a Leader in Everest Group's Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 – Global. The company highlighted the recognition in a press release.

Why it matters — The independent industry recognition of PeopleScout as a leader in RPO services reflects positively on TrueBlue's talent solutions business for those following the company.

Why Fast-paced Mover TrueBlue (TBI) Is a Great Choice for Value Investors

Zacks Investment Research · 26 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reported that TrueBlue (TBI) passed its "Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain" screen, which identifies stocks with strong recent momentum that are still trading at reasonable prices. Zacks suggests such stocks could be a good choice for value investors.

Why it matters — TBI watchers would care because the stock has been recognised as combining strong momentum with reasonable valuation, a signal some investors look for.

TrueBlue's PeopleScout Research Finds AI Is Reshaping Hiring, but Communication Gaps Undermine the Candidate Experience

Business Wire · 19 Aug 2026neutral

TrueBlue, through its PeopleScout brand, announced new research finding a growing disconnect between the increased use of AI in hiring and the candidate experience employers deliver, particularly regarding communication, transparency, and respect for time. The report is titled "Inside the Candidate Experience: AI Is Reshaping Hiring. Communication Is Still the Missing."

Why it matters — The research positions PeopleScout as a thought leader and highlights an area of candidate-experience expertise relevant to TrueBlue's workforce-solutions business.

TrueBlue Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 9 Aug 2026positive

TrueBlue reported second-quarter revenue growth that exceeded its outlook, supported by continued strength in skilled labor verticals and a return to growth in its on-demand business.

Why it matters — The results indicate that TrueBlue's key growth areas are performing ahead of expectations, which is relevant for investors tracking the company's operating momentum.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about TBI stock

What is the TBI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering TrueBlue, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $9.75, with estimates ranging from $9.5 to $10. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is TBI stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering TrueBlue, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks TrueBlue, Inc. 73 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank TBI?

As at 12 Sept 2026, TrueBlue, 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 Revisions (95 of 100).

Will TBI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +11.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks TrueBlue, Inc. 73 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the TBI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering TrueBlue, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for TBI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $9.5 to $10 over the next 12 months.

How has TBI stock performed over the past year?

TrueBlue, Inc. returned +48.8% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does TrueBlue, Inc. do?

TrueBlue, Inc. is a specialized workforce solutions company that provides staffing, recruitment process outsourcing, managed service provider support, and workforce management services.

What is the latest news on TBI?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 2 Sept 2026): "TrueBlue to Participate in Upcoming September Conferences". TrueBlue announced that President and CEO Taryn Owen and CFO Carl Schweihs will participate in the Northcoast Virtual Conference on September 9, 2026, and the William Blair Human Capital Services Conference on September 22, 2026. Management will host virtual investor meetings both days and take part in a fireside chat at the William Blair event.

Company

About TrueBlue, Inc.

TrueBlue, Inc. is a specialized workforce solutions company that provides staffing, recruitment process outsourcing, managed service provider support, and workforce management services. TrueBlue serves employers across industries such as construction, manufacturing, transportation, retail, hospitality, energy, and healthcare through its operating brands, including PeopleReady, PeopleManagement, and PeopleScout. Its services cover contingent staffing, on-site industrial staffing, commercial driver support, talent advisory, and recruitment outsourcing, helping organizations fill roles at different skill levels and manage hiring more efficiently. Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, TrueBlue focuses on connecting businesses with talent across the United States and selected international markets, making it an important participant in the broader human capital and employment services market.

CEO Ms. Taryn R. Owen · 3,500 employees · United States · https://www.trueblue.com