Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI)
Nasdaq · Services-Help Supply Services · Services · CIK 902791 · fiscal year ends in Dec
Closing price $32.34 on 29 Oct 2026; 52-week range $26.83 to $41.05.
Key figures
The last twelve months reported, with the latest price and balance sheet.
- Revenue, last twelve months
- $1.3B
- Revenue growth
- 5.6%
- Net income, last twelve months
- $35.1M
- Earnings per share
- $1.36
- Gross margin
- 20.0%
- Operating margin
- 4.1%
- Net margin
- 2.8%
- Free cash flow
- $15.5M
- Return on equity
- 17.2%
- Market value
- $778.6M
- Price to earnings
- 23.8x
- Dividend yield
- 1.0%
- Cash
- $27.0M
- Debt
- $0
- Debt to equity
- 0.00
- Shares outstanding
- 24.1M
Financial statements
Revenue, profit and cash flow by fiscal year, each year linked to its annual report.
| Fiscal year | Year end | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 31 Dec 2025 | $1.2B | $62.2M | $54.4M | $2.08 | $47.2M | 10-K filed 26 Feb 2026 |
| FY2024 | 31 Dec 2024 | $1.1B | $59.8M | $53.0M | $1.98 | -$4.1M | 10-K filed 28 Feb 2025 |
| FY2023 | 31 Dec 2023 | $1.1B | $60.6M | $50.6M | $1.85 | $55.4M | 10-K filed 1 Mar 2024 |
| FY2022 | 31 Dec 2022 | $1.1B | $59.0M | $47.3M | $1.64 | $11.8M | 10-K filed 6 Mar 2023 |
| FY2021 | 31 Dec 2021 | $955.2M | $43.9M | $38.1M | $1.25 | -$22.3M | 10-K filed 7 Mar 2022 |
By quarter
| Quarter | Quarter end | Revenue | Net income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2026 | 30 Jun 2026 | $319.3M | $12.9M | $0.52 |
| Q1 FY2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | $307.0M | -$14.8M | -$0.59 |
| Q4 FY2025 | 31 Dec 2025 | $321.1M | $16.4M | $0.64 |
| Q3 FY2025 | 30 Sep 2025 | $318.9M | $20.6M | $0.79 |
| Q2 FY2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | $307.7M | $18.5M | $0.70 |
| Q1 FY2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | $292.6M | -$1.0M | -$0.04 |
| Q4 FY2024 | 31 Dec 2024 | $304.8M | $16.8M | $0.63 |
| Q3 FY2024 | 30 Sep 2024 | $294.3M | $19.6M | $0.74 |
Revenue by segment
As the company reports it in the segment note of its annual report.
By product, FY2025
| Segment | Revenue | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Employer Services | $1.2B | 94.2% |
| Staffing Services | $72.0M | 5.8% |
Company events
The newest 8-K filings of 241 held.
| Filed | Form | Event | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2026 | 8-K | Results, Investor update | 2.02, 7.01, 9.01 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 8-K | Leadership change, Shareholder vote | 5.02, 5.07, 9.01 |
| 6 May 2026 | 8-K | Results, Investor update | 2.02, 7.01, 9.01 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 8-K | Other events | 8.01 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 8-K | Results, Investor update | 2.02, 7.01, 9.01 |
| 5 Nov 2025 | 8-K | Results, Investor update | 2.02, 7.01, 9.01 |
| 23 Sep 2025 | 8-K | Material agreement, New debt | 1.01, 2.03 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | 8-K | Results, Investor update | 2.02, 7.01, 9.01 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | 8-K | Investor update | 7.01, 9.01 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | 8-K | Shareholder vote | 5.07, 9.01 |
| 7 May 2025 | 8-K | Results, Investor update | 2.02, 7.01, 9.01 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | 8-K | Leadership change, Investor update | 5.02, 7.01, 9.01 |
Every filing
The newest filings with the SEC of 558 held.
| Filed | Form | Period |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | 10-Q | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 8-K | 5 Aug 2026 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | S-8 | – |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 8-K | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | 10-Q | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | 8-K | 6 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | ARS | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | DEFA14A | – |
| 20 Apr 2026 | DEF 14A | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 8-K | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 10-K | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 8-K | 25 Feb 2026 |
Insider trades
Form 4 trades by officers, directors and 10% owners, last 12 months.
| Traded | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Held after | Form 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul 2026 | Potts James R, EVP Gen Counsel & Secretary | Sale under a trading plan | 3,490 | $38.00 | $132.6K | 32,035 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Potts James R, EVP Gen Counsel & Secretary | Sale under a trading plan | 3,487 | $37.55 | $130.9K | 35,525 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Potts James R, EVP Gen Counsel & Secretary | Sale under a trading plan | 1,802 | $38.00 | $68.5K | 39,012 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Meeker Anthony, Director | Sale outside a trading plan | 12,000 | $37.85 | $454.2K | 44,945 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | Finn Mark Steven, Director | Purchase | 1,000 | $28.60 | $28.6K | 20,943 | 13 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Finn Mark Steven, Director | Purchase | 1,000 | $29.40 | $29.4K | 19,943 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Finn Mark Steven, Director | Purchase | 500 | $27.88 | $13.9K | 18,943 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Finn Mark Steven, Director | Purchase | 500 | $27.93 | $14.0K | 18,443 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Potts James R, EVP Gen Counsel & Secretary | Sale under a trading plan | 1,803 | $28.68 | $51.7K | 33,837 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Kramer Gary, President & CEO | Purchase | 8,370 | $26.89 | $225.1K | 328,801 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Finn Mark Steven, Director | Purchase | 1,000 | $27.59 | $27.6K | 17,943 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Finn Mark Steven, Director | Purchase | 1,000 | $27.72 | $27.7K | 16,943 | 3 Mar 2026 |
Planned insider sales
Form 144 notices, filed when the sell order goes to the broker.
| Filed | Seller | Shares | Value | Planned sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul 2026 | JAMES POTTS, Officer | 3,490 | $131.3K | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | JAMES POTTS, Officer | 3,487 | $132.2K | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | JAMES POTTS, Officer | 1,802 | $68.0K | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | ANTHONY MEEKER, Director | 12,000 | $454.2K | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | JAMES POTTS, Officer | 1,803 | $49.9K | 17 Mar 2026 |
Large holders
Schedule 13D and 13G filings by holders of more than 5% of the voting shares.
| Filed | Holder | Schedule | Stake | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP | 13G amended | 4.49% | 1.1M |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Private Capital Management, LLC | 13G amended | 4.41% | 1.1M |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Mawer Investment Management Ltd. | 13G amended | 5.01% | 1.2M |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Private Capital Management, LLC | 13G | 5.13% | 1.3M |
| 12 May 2026 | Mawer Investment Management Ltd. | 13G amended | 6.75% | 1.7M |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Vanguard Capital Management | 13G | 5% | 1.3M |
| 21 Apr 2026 | ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP | 13G | 5.45% | 1.4M |
| 26 Mar 2026 | The Vanguard Group | 13G amended | 0% | 0 |
| 5 Nov 2025 | FMR LLC | 13G amended | 3.3% | 858.0K |
Short interest
Shares sold short and not yet bought back, on each FINRA settlement date.
| Settlement | Shares short | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | 1.2M | +14.29% | 6.21 |
| 30 Sep 2026 | 1.1M | -9.19% | 4.39 |
| 15 Sep 2026 | 1.2M | +16.93% | 7.3 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | 1.0M | +8.69% | 5.2 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 936.8K | +14.57% | 2.87 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 817.7K | +18.54% | 3.69 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 689.8K | -21.93% | 3.45 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 883.6K | +37.25% | 3.06 |
Funds that hold it
From each fund's latest Form 13F.
221 funds held it at 30 Jun 2026: 103 added and 55 trimmed in the quarter. The largest:
| Fund | Shares | Value | Change in the quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 2,049,358 | $72.8M | +141,109 |
| Thrivent Financial for Lutherans | 1,708,111 | $60.7M | +816 |
| Royce & Associates LP | 1,295,102 | $46.0M | -77,796 |
| Mawer Investment Management Ltd. | 1,230,575 | $43.7M | -471,237 |
| Private Capital Management, LLC | 1,209,138 | $42.9M | +209,228 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 1,053,634 | $37.4M | -18,415 |
| Wellington Management Group LLP | 855,059 | $30.4M | -5,301 |
| Trigran Investments, Inc. | 778,356 | $27.6M | +59,966 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 721,380 | $25.6M | +60,199 |
| State Street Corp. | 675,414 | $24.0M | +17,292 |
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