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

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$9.84
+2.61% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering TrueBlue, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $9.75 — -0.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$300.5M
Ticker Nerd rank
69/ 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
+1.2%
1M
+7.2%
YTD
+116.3%
1Y
+79.2%
From 52W high
−9.3%
From 52W low
+197.3%
$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 3 Nov 2026
69/ 100

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

Momentum
89
Revisions
80
Growth
69
Accruals
66
Size
61
Quality
42
Value
37
Issuance
36
Volatility
25

Momentum (89): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Volatility (25): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ 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
$4$6$8$10$12Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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 −0.9% 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.

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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 4 Nov 2026, TrueBlue, Inc. returned +79.2% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

TBI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
50100150200Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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 movingThis 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 92% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
602.4×

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 51% 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
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

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 $300.5M and an enterprise value of $415.7M.

  • 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: 12.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of 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 3 Nov 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.$300.5M69
HQIHireQuest, Inc.$232.3M96
KELYAKelly Services, Inc.$610.3M87
BBSIBarrett Business Services, Inc.$803.8M73
KFRCKforce, Inc.$1.0B89
MHHMastech Digital, Inc.$75.2M87
NSPInsperity, Inc.$1.9B70

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 Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

Business Wire · 4 Nov 2026positive

TrueBlue reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $521 million, up 21% year over year, and net income of $9 million, or $0.28 per share, compared with a prior-year net loss. SG&A expense decreased to $89 million from $92 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased to $21 million from $11 million.

Why it matters — The results show year-over-year improvement in revenue, profitability, SG&A expense, and adjusted EBITDA for TBI.

TrueBlue Appoints Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy to Board of Directors

Business Wire · 26 Oct 2026neutral

TrueBlue appointed Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy as an independent director, effective October 26, 2026. She will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee; the appointment followed a search with an independent director search firm and continues the Board’s refreshment.

Why it matters — The appointment adds an independent director to TrueBlue’s Board and places her on its Audit Committee.

TrueBlue to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results

Business Wire · 21 Oct 2026neutral

TrueBlue said it will release third-quarter 2026 results after market close on Nov. 4, 2026, followed by a management webcast at 2:00 p.m. PT. A presentation and six-month audio replay will be available on the company’s website.

Why it matters — TBI watchers can note the scheduled date and webcast details for the company’s quarterly financial results.

TrueBlue to Participate in J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference (USIC)

Business Wire · 14 Oct 2026neutral

TrueBlue announced that President and CEO Taryn Owen and CFO Carl Schweihs will participate in the JPM Ultimate Services Investor Conference on November 17, 2026. Management will hold in-person investor meetings throughout the day.

Why it matters — TBI watchers may note the planned investor conference participation and management meetings as an opportunity for investor engagement.

TrueBlue's PeopleReady Named a Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group's 2026 Industrial Staffing Assessment

Business Wire · 30 Sept 2026positive

TrueBlue announced that its flagship brand, PeopleReady, was named a Leader in Everest Group's US Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 – Industrial. PeopleReady was also named a Star Performer, recognizing its year-over-year advancement in market impact and capabilities.

Why it matters — This external recognition reflects positively on PeopleReady's competitive positioning and service capabilities within TrueBlue's core industrial staffing segment.

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. 69 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.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank TBI?

As at 3 Nov 2026, TrueBlue, Inc. ranks 69 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 Momentum (89 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 -0.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks TrueBlue, Inc. 69 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 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 +79.2% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 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, 4 Nov 2026): "TrueBlue Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results". TrueBlue reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $521 million, up 21% year over year, and net income of $9 million, or $0.28 per share, compared with a prior-year net loss. SG&A expense decreased to $89 million from $92 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased to $21 million from $11 million.

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