Barrett Business Services, Inc. · NASDAQ (us_market)
Industrials · Staffing & Employment Services · United States
Barrett Business Services, Inc. provides business management solutions for small and mid-sized companies in the United States. It develops a management platform that integrates a knowledge-based approach from the management consulting industry with tools from the human resource outsourcing industry. The company also offers professional employer services under which it enters into a client services agreement to establish a co-employment relationship with each client company, assuming responsibility for payroll, payroll taxes, workers compensation coverage, and other administration functions for the client's existing workforce. In addition, it provides staffing and recruiting services, such as on-demand or short-term staffing assignment, contract staffing, direct placement, and long-term or indefinite-term on-site management services. The company serves customers in various industries, including construction, waste management and remediation services, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, health care, leisure and hospitality, retail, professional and advisory services, and wholesale trade industries. Barrett Business Services, Inc. was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
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Looking back on professional staffing & hr solutions stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Barrett (NASDAQ:BBSI) and its peers.
Barrett Business Services, Inc. First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for participating in today's conference call to discuss BBSI's financial...
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call May 6, 2026 5:00 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsGary Kramer - President, CEO & DirectorAnthony...
Presentation Operator MessageOperator Good afternoon, everyone and thank you for participating in today's conference call to discuss BBSI's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31,...
Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ:BBSI) reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said were “in line with our expectations,” citing continued client growth initiatives and progress in its benefits and technology offerings despite ongoing macro-related client workforce reductions. First-qu
Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ:BBSI) reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said were “in line with our expectations,” citing continued client growth initiatives and progress in its benefits and technology offerings despite ongoing macro-related client workforce reductions. First-qu
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Barrett (BBSI) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Barrett (BBSI) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Business management solutions provider Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ:BBSI) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2026, with sales up 4.9% year on year to $307 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.13 per share was 13.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Business management solutions provider Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ:BBSI) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2026, with sales up 4.9% year on year to $307 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.13 per share was 13.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Barrett (BBSI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +13.33% and +0.11%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Barrett (BBSI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +13.33% and +0.11%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
BBSI reported Q1 2026 earnings with a non-GAAP loss of $(0.13) per share, beating estimates despite a one-time tax charge. Revenue slightly missed forecasts, while gross billings rose 3% YoY. Stock remained flat in after-hours trading.
- Revenues up 5% to $307.0 Million and Gross Billings up 3% to $2.16 Billion - VANCOUVER, Wash., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrett Business Services, Inc. (“BBSI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BBSI), a leading provider of business management solutions, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Financial Summary vs. Year-Ago Quarter Revenues up 5% to $307.0 million.Gross billings up 3% to $2.16 billion.Average worksite employees (“WSEs”) up 1.9%
VANCOUVER, Wash. — VANCOUVER, Wash. — Barrett Business Services Inc. on Wednesday reported a loss of $14.8 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Vancouver, Washington-based...
OutlookBBSI reaffirms its outlook for 2026 as follows:Gross billings growth of 3% to 5%.Growth in the average number of WSEs of 2% to 4%.Gross margin as a percent of gross billings of 2.70% to 2.85%.Effective annual tax
Barrett (BBSI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Barrett (BBSI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
| 30d | 90d | YTD | 1y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBSI | +3.56% | +16.71% | -10.14% | -21.27% |
| XLI | +0.10% | -3.23% | +11.61% | +21.22% |
| Alpha (stock − sector) | +3.47% | +19.94% | -21.75% | -42.49% |
| Report Date | EPS Estimate | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05upcoming | 0.55 | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | -0.15 | -0.13 | +13.33% |
| 2026-02-25 | 0.64 | 0.64 | -0.39% |
| 2025-11-05 | 0.80 | 0.79 | -1.25% |
| 2025-08-06 | 0.69 | 0.70 | +1.82% |
| 2025-05-07 | -0.13 | -0.04 | +68.63% |
| 2025-02-26 | 0.62 | 0.63 | +2.02% |
| 2024-11-06 | 0.69 | 0.74 | +8.03% |
| 2024-07-31 | 0.58 | 0.62 | +6.78% |
| 2024-05-01 | -0.08 | — | +94.03% |
| 2024-02-28 | 0.48 | 0.54 | +13.68% |
| 2023-11-01 | 0.59 | 0.67 | +13.20% |
| 2023-08-02 | 0.46 | 0.64 | +39.11% |
| 2023-05-03 | -0.03 | 0.03 | +211.61% |
| 2023-03-01 | 0.38 | 0.41 | +6.84% |
| 2022-11-02 | 0.56 | 0.61 | +9.74% |