Barrett Business Services (BBSI) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
BBSI - Barrett Business Services
$32.53
0.70 (2.18%)
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5d:
+0.57%
30d:
-0.26%
90d:
-18.17%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 22, 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 1.0% 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 1.0% 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
0.0% 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 $32.52, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $31.06 to $33.00. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 15.7) is in line with its historical norms (15.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.0% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BBSI is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $33.02. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: BBSI scores 62/100 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 (+28.0%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BBSI is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $33.02. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: BBSI scores 62/100 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 (+28.0%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$31.06 -
$33.00
Company Quality Score
49/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
79.5%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (62/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 28.0% below Wall St target ($40.75)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.0% growth with 3.8% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 49/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$31.06 -
$33.00
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$31.39
Resistance Level
$33.02
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Oct 22, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.72
Wall Street Target
$40.75
(+28.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
3.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-25.7%
Profit Margin
2.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.0% premium
PE vs Historical
15.7 vs 15.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$32.15
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$32.47
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$32.79
(+3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16â15)
PE COMPRESSION
$31.92
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 18.4%)
$66.79
(+110%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.7, Growth: 18.4%)
$52.86
(+66%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.4, Growth: 18.4%)
$44.93
(+41%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (24x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 23.94 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.34
Bull Case
$53.33
(+68%)
Analyst growth 51.1%, PE expands to 26.3
Base Case
$48.48
(+52%)
Market implied 51.1%, PE stable at 23.9
Bear Case
$21.81
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 20.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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