BBSI Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
BBSI - Barrett Business Services
$34.37
0.22 (0.64%)
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5d:
+2.44%
30d:
-14.01%
90d:
+5.62%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: BBSI shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: BBSI shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$51.72
Based on 11.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$32.11
Trading above historical range
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 15.1x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: BBSI is currently trading at $34.37, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $32.31 to $39.46. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 17.0) compared to its historical average (15.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.0% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BBSI is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $34.79. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: BBSI scores 63/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $40.75 (+18.6%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BBSI is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $34.79. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: BBSI scores 63/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $40.75 (+18.6%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$32.31 -
$39.46
Company Quality Score
59/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
84.3%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (63/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($40.75)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 4.0% growth with 3.8% revenue growth
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 14% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$32.31 -
$39.46
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$31.20
Resistance Level
$34.79
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 28, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.97
Wall Street Target
$40.75
(+18.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
3.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-25.7%
Profit Margin
2.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.0% premium
PE vs Historical
17.0 vs 15.1
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$35.74
(+4%)
2-Year Target
$37.17
(+8%)
3-Year Target
$38.66
(+13%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→15)
PE COMPRESSION
$34.40
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.1, Growth: 18.4%)
$67.49
(+96%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 17.0, Growth: 18.4%)
$57.08
(+66%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.4, Growth: 18.4%)
$48.52
(+41%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (25x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 25.16 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.35
Bull Case
$56.05
(+63%)
Analyst growth 50.0%, PE expands to 27.7
Base Case
$50.96
(+48%)
Market implied 50.0%, PE stable at 25.2
Bear Case
$23.10
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 21.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: August 29, 2026 12:16 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
1
Buys
1
Sells
0
Net
NEUTRAL
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