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Barrett Business Services, Inc.

BBSINASDAQIndustrialsStaffing & Employment Services

$32.55Today:- (-)1Y −22.30%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Market cap
$799.06M
P/E (TTM)
22.78
Forward P/E
35.98
Dividend yield
0.99%
52-week range
$25.33$43.53
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
214.32K

Barrett Business Services (BBSI) Stock Price & Financial Analysis

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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics

Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators

Price & Trading Activity
Day's Range$31.72 - $32.71
52-Week High$43.53
52-Week Low$25.33
Open$32.46
Volume (last close)317.24K
Average Volume (3M)214.32K
Earnings & Profitability
Revenue (TTM)1.27B
Net Income (TTM)35.08M
Free Cash Flow (TTM)15.52M
EPS (TTM)$1.38
Profit Margin2.77%
Operating Margin4.13%
Return on Equity (ROE)17.22%
Debt to Equity0.12
Dividend Information
Annual Dividend$0.32
Dividend Yield0.99%
Payout Ratio23.19%
Last Dividend Ex-DateAug 21, 2026
Size & Valuation
Market Cap799.06M
Shares Outstanding24.71M
P/E Ratio (TTM)22.78
Forward P/E35.98
Price to Sales (P/S)0.63
Price to Book (P/B)3.92
EV/EBITDA12.91
Technical Indicators
50-Day MA$32.74
200-Day MA$33.25
1-Year Change−22.30%

Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology

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Barrett Business Services at a Glance

As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Barrett Business Services (BBSI) has a market capitalization of $799.06M. The stock trades at 22.8× trailing earnings, 36.0× forward earnings and 0.6× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $35.08M on revenue of $1.27B (a 2.8% profit margin) and generated $15.52M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 5.6% year over year.

As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $27.04M in cash and securities against $24.50M of debt, a net cash position of $2.54M.

Barrett Business Services pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.32 per share a year, a 0.99% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 23% payout ratio and 2 consecutive years of dividend increases.

The share price is down 22.3% over the past year. At $32.55 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $25.33 to $43.53, below its 200-day moving average of $33.25.

Based on 1 professional analyst rating from the past 90 days, the consensus is Sell.

Frequently Asked Questions About Barrett Business Services

What is the current stock price for BBSI?

As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, BBSI stock trades at $32.55. The 52-week range is $25.33–$43.53, with a day range of $31.72–$32.71.

What is the P/E ratio for BBSI?

As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Barrett Business Services's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 22.8, meaning investors pay $22.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 36.0, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Barrett Business Services operates in the Industrials sector.

Does BBSI pay dividends?

Yes, Barrett Business Services pays a 0.99% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($0.32 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 23.2%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 21, 2026.

What do analysts recommend for BBSI?

Based on ratings from 1 professional analyst over the last 90 days, the consensus for BBSI is Sell.

What is the market cap of BBSI?

As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Barrett Business Services's market capitalization is $804.2M, classifying it as a small-cap company. Barrett Business Services operates in the Industrials sector within the Staffing & Employment Services industry.