Trueblue (TBI) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$12.35
-0.15 (-1.20%)
▼
5d:
-0.08%
30d:
+39.23%
90d:
+20.72%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (20%)
Quality Score
30/100
Position
EXTENDED
30-Day Fair Range
$8.37 – $11.19
Position: EXTENDED
Forward P/E & Valuation
14.4x
FAIR
vs 12.5x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$14.25
+15.4% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$9.56 / $13.59
Trend: Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
⏸️ WAIT FOR BETTER ENTRY: TBI is 10.4% above its trading range ($11.19). Market expects 4.8% annual growth, but current price leaves little margin for error. While momentum could continue, risk/reward favors waiting for a pullback.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$20.93
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$13.00
5.0% 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 12.5x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: TBI is currently trading at $12.35, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $8.37 to $11.19. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 14.4) compared to its historical average (12.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.8% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, TBI is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $9.56, while resistance sits at $13.59.
Market Sentiment: TBI scores 0/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $14.25 (+15.4%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, TBI is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $9.56, while resistance sits at $13.59.
Market Sentiment: TBI scores 0/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $14.25 (+15.4%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$8.37 -
$11.19
Company Quality Score
30/100
(SELL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
20.0%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$8.37 -
$11.19
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support Level
$9.56
Resistance Level
$13.59
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 12, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BEARISH: Price significantly overextended (+10.4% above its trading range)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (0/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($14.25)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 4.8% growth with 20.7% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 30/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
14.36
Wall Street Target
$14.25
(+15.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
20.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-63.4%
Profit Margin
-2.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.8% premium
PE vs Historical
14.4 vs 12.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$12.94
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$13.56
(+10%)
3-Year Target
$14.22
(+15%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 14→13)
PE COMPRESSION
$12.37
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 1189.4%)
$57.64
(+367%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 14.4, Growth: 1189.4%)
$41.68
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 12.2, Growth: 1189.4%)
$35.43
(+187%)
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Bullish
2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bullish
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Last Tracked
Nov 5, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
TrueBlue Inc (TBI) reported Q3 2026 earnings, exceeding revenue and profitability expectations despite gross margin decline and pricing pressure. The company achieved growth in all three segments and in the energy vertical, demonstrating strong operating leverage and cost discipline.
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