NASDAQ:BBSI Barrett Business Services (BBSI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $34.57 -0.55 (-1.57%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$34.49▼$35.4150-Day Range$32.13▼$36.6652-Week Range$21.59▼$37.00Volume89,689 shsAverage Volume141,324 shsMarket Capitalization$904.59 millionP/E Ratio18.97Dividend Yield0.93%Price Target$39.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Barrett Business Services alerts: Email Address Barrett Business Services MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside14.7% Upside$39.67 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.68% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.12Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.68Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.31 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth11.06%From $1.99 to $2.21 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.63 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector28th out of 303 stocksHelp Supply Services Industry4th out of 15 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBarrett Business Services has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageBarrett Business Services has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Barrett Business Services' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.68% of the outstanding shares of Barrett Business Services have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBarrett Business Services has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Barrett Business Services has recently increased by 36.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldBarrett Business Services has a dividend yield of 0.90%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthBarrett Business Services does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Barrett Business Services is 17.58%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Barrett Business Services will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.48% next year. This indicates that Barrett Business Services will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Barrett Business Services' dividend. Previous Next 5.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreBarrett Business Services has received a 87.97% net impact score from Upright. Barrett Business Services seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Distributing knowledge". The positive contribution in the "Distributing knowledge" impact category is mostly driven by its "Corporate risk management services", "Payroll management software", and "Headhunting services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Barrett Business Services is -0.12. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBarrett Business Services has a news sentiment score of 0.68. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Barrett Business Services this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for BBSI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Barrett Business Services to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Barrett Business Services insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,310,587.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.70% of the stock of Barrett Business Services is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.76% of the stock of Barrett Business Services is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Barrett Business Services' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Barrett Business Services are expected to grow by 11.06% in the coming year, from $1.99 to $2.21 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Barrett Business Services is 18.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Barrett Business Services is 18.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 40.42.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBarrett Business Services has a PEG Ratio of 1.22. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBarrett Business Services has a P/B Ratio of 4.54. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Barrett Business Services' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsNASDAQ to crash 50%?During the 2020 Covid Crash he called a market reversal - eleven days before the S&P bottomed out... Now, he's saying there are four major cracks forming in the US economy...Click here to learn more >>> About Barrett Business Services Stock (NASDAQ:BBSI)Barrett Business Services, Inc. provides business management solutions for small and mid-sized companies in the United States. The company develops a management platform that integrates a knowledge-based approach from the management consulting industry with tools from the human resource outsourcing industry. It 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. The company 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. It serves electronics manufacturers, light-manufacturing industries, agriculture-based companies, transportation and shipping enterprises, food processors, telecommunications companies, public utilities, general contractors in various construction-related fields, restaurant franchises, and professional services firms. Barrett Business Services, Inc. was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.Read More BBSI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BBSI Stock News HeadlinesAugust 22, 2024 | insidertrades.comGary Kramer Sells 805 Shares of Barrett Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBSI) StockSeptember 4 at 10:33 PM | finance.yahoo.comDoes Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ:BBSI) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?September 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.August 24, 2024 | benzinga.comBarrett Bus Servs President & CEO Trades $1.23M In Company StockAugust 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: President & CEO Gary Kramer Sells Shares of Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI)August 21, 2024 | globenewswire.comBBSI to Attend the 2024 Gateway Conference on September 5thAugust 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comExecutive VP & COO Gerald Blotz Sells 35,000 Shares of Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI)August 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBBSI Sep 2024 35.000 call (BBSI240920C00035000)September 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.August 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBBSI Sep 2024 30.000 put (BBSI240920P00030000)August 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: Director Anthony Meeker Sells Shares of Barrett Business Services Inc (BBSI)August 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBBSI Expands Business Operations to Pocatello, IdahoAugust 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With Barrett Business Services' (NASDAQ:BBSI) EarningsAugust 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBarrett Business Services, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 6.7%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen NextAugust 1, 2024 | insidermonkey.comBarrett Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBSI) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comRoth MKM Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Barrett Business Services (BBSI)August 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHere's what to expect from Barrett Business Services's earnings reportJuly 31, 2024 | seekingalpha.comBarrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptSee More Headlines Receive BBSI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Barrett Business Services and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/31/2024Ex-Dividend for 8/30 Dividend8/16/2024Dividend Payable8/30/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/06/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorBusiness Services Industry Help supply services Sub-IndustryHuman Resource & Employment Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:BBSI CUSIP06846310 CIK902791 Webwww.barrettbusiness.com Phone(360) 828-0700Fax360-828-0701Employees130,513Year Founded1951Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$39.67 High Stock Price Target$43.00 Low Stock Price Target$35.00 Potential Upside/Downside+14.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.82 Trailing P/E Ratio18.97 Forward P/E Ratio17.37 P/E Growth1.22Net Income$50.61 million Net Margins4.50% Pretax Margin6.06% Return on Equity25.69% Return on Assets6.93% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.27 Quick Ratio1.27 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.10 billion Price / Sales0.83 Cash Flow$2.07 per share Price / Cash Flow16.74 Book Value$7.61 per share Price / Book4.54Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares26,167,000Free Float25,199,000Market Cap$904.59 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.38 Social Links Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Gary Edward Kramer (Age 44)President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.86MMr. Anthony J. Harris (Age 39)Executive VP, CFO, Principal Accounting Officer & Treasurer Comp: $874.35kMr. Gerald R. Blotz (Age 54)Executive VP & COO Comp: $1.05MMr. James R. Potts (Age 56)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $688.92kMs. Rachael StutzmanSenior Vice President of Sales & MarketingKey CompetitorsStartekNYSE:SRTInsperityNYSE:NSPManpowerGroupNYSE:MANKforceNASDAQ:KFRCHeidrick & Struggles InternationalNASDAQ:HSIIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 3,723 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.014%Aristides Capital LLCBought 6,161 shares on 8/23/2024Ownership: 0.032%Gary KramerSold 34,288 sharesTotal: $1.20 M ($35.05/share)Gary KramerSold 805 sharesTotal: $28,175.00 ($35.00/share)EP Wealth Advisors LLCBought 23,141 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.088%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions BBSI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have BBSI shares performed this year? Barrett Business Services' stock was trading at $28.95 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BBSI stock has increased by 19.4% and is now trading at $34.57. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Barrett Business Services' earnings last quarter? Barrett Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBSI) released its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 31st. The business services provider reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.58 by $0.04. Barrett Business Services's revenue for the quarter was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. When did Barrett Business Services' stock split? Shares of Barrett Business Services split on Monday, June 24th 2024. The 4-1 split was announced on Monday, June 24th 2024. The newly created shares were payable to shareholders after the market closes on Monday, June 24th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 400 shares after the split. What is Gary Kramer's approval rating as Barrett Business Services' CEO? 53 employees have rated Barrett Business Services Chief Executive Officer Gary Kramer on Glassdoor.com. Gary Kramer has an approval rating of 70% among the company's employees. 54.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Barrett Business Services to a friend. Does Barrett Business Services have any subsidiaries? Barrett Business Services subsidiaries include First Employment Services, Phillips Temps, Strategic Staffing, Pro HR, Associated Insurance Company for Excess, BBS I LLC, and Ecole Insurance Company. Who are Barrett Business Services' major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Barrett Business Services include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.32%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (3.05%), Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (2.08%) and American Century Companies Inc. (2.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Gary Kramer, Thomas J Carley, Anthony Meeker, Jon L Justesen, Thomas B Cusick, Carla A Moradi, Joseph Stephen Clabby and Vincent P Price. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Barrett Business Services? Shares of BBSI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Barrett Business Services own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Barrett Business Services investors own include Pfizer (PFE), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), General Motors (GM), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Zynga (ZNGA). This page (NASDAQ:BBSI) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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