Barrett Business Services (BBSI) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
BBSI - Barrett Business Services
$32.39
-0.18 (-0.55%)
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5d:
+1.76%
30d:
+5.92%
90d:
-18.96%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 28, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: BBSI is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 1.7% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: BBSI is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 1.7% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$52.40
Based on 11.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$32.54
0.5% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 15.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: BBSI is currently trading at $32.39, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $31.08 to $32.72. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 16.1) is in line with its historical norms (15.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.7% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BBSI is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $31.39, while resistance sits at $33.60.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 48/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $40.75 (+25.1%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BBSI is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $31.39, while resistance sits at $33.60.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 48/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $40.75 (+25.1%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$31.08 -
$32.72
Company Quality Score
44/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
68.6%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (48/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 25.1% below Wall St target ($40.75)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.7% growth with 3.8% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 44/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$31.08 -
$32.72
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$31.39
Resistance Level
$33.60
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Oct 27, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.08
Wall Street Target
$40.75
(+25.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
3.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-25.7%
Profit Margin
2.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.7% premium
PE vs Historical
16.1 vs 15.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$33.12
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$33.69
(+3%)
3-Year Target
$34.26
(+5%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16â15)
PE COMPRESSION
$32.59
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 18.4%)
$66.79
(+105%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.1, Growth: 18.4%)
$54.09
(+66%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.7, Growth: 18.4%)
$45.98
(+41%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (25x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 24.87 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.34
Bull Case
$55.39
(+70%)
Analyst growth 51.1%, PE expands to 27.4
Base Case
$50.35
(+55%)
Market implied 51.1%, PE stable at 24.9
Bear Case
$22.66
(-30%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 21.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: October 28, 2026 12:10 PM ET
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