Barrett Business Svcs Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ: BBSI) announced on December 16, 2025 the promotion of Larry Lewis to Regional Vice President, Northern California. In his expanded role Lewis will lead branch management teams across Northern California, strengthen referral partner relationships with insurance brokers, CPAs and associations, and support local client services and leader development.

Lewis is a 17-year BBSI veteran credited with improving branch performance and building high-performing teams. Company leaders said the move aligns with BBSI’s strategy to expand presence and accelerate growth in Northern California.

Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ: BBSI) opened a new physical branch serving the Nashville/Franklin, Tennessee area, expanding its Southern footprint and local support for small and mid-sized businesses.

The branch, led by Jeff Phelps, offers BBSI’s full suite of services including HR consulting, payroll administration, risk mitigation, workers’ compensation, health benefits, and strategic business consulting, combining local teams with a national technology platform.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for January 13, 2026. The Nashville location is at 840 Crescent Centre Drive, Suite 600, Franklin, TN 37067 with phone 615-208-5160 and online at www.bbsi.com/locations/nashville.

Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ: BBSI) announced on December 2, 2025 that it earned its fifth consecutive Great Place To Work® Certification.

The certification is based entirely on current employee feedback and the company framed it as recognition of a value-driven culture that prioritizes employees. The release cites Great Place To Work research: job seekers are 15x more likely to apply to certified employers, employees are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and certified employees are twice as likely to be paid fairly and have promotion opportunities. The company also highlighted hiring opportunities and provided links to its certified profile and careers page.

Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ: BBSI) reported third quarter 2025 results: revenues $318.9M (+8% YoY), gross billings $2.322B (+9% YoY), and net income $20.6M ($0.79 diluted EPS) versus $19.6M ($0.74) year-ago.

Average worksite employees rose 6% to 141,492. Unrestricted cash and investments were $109.8M and the company remained debt free. BBSI repurchased $7.5M of stock in Q3 and launched a $100M repurchase program with ≈$92.5M remaining. Quarterly dividend of $0.08 payable Dec 5, 2025. 2025 outlook: gross billings +8.5–9.5%, WSEs +6–8%, gross margin 2.9–3.0%.

Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ: BBSI) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern (2:00 p.m. Pacific) to discuss third-quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2025. The company will issue a press release with financial results prior to the call.

CEOs Gary Kramer and CFO Anthony Harris will host, followed by Q&A. Dial-in numbers: toll-free 1-800-717-1738, international 1-646-307-1865, Conference ID 10829. A live webcast and replay will be available on the Investors section of the BBSI website (ir.bbsi.com). Replay available after 8:00 p.m. Eastern on Nov 5 through Dec 5, 2025 (toll-free replay 1-844-512-2921, replay ID 1110829).

BBSI (NASDAQ: BBSI) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with revenues increasing 10% to $307.7 million and gross billings up 10% to $2.23 billion. The company achieved net income of $18.5 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to $16.7 million in Q2 2024. Average worksite employees (WSEs) grew 8% to 138,969.

The Board authorized a new $100 million stock repurchase program over two years, replacing the July 2023 program. In Q2, BBSI repurchased $8.0 million of stock and paid $2.0 million in dividends. The company raised its 2025 outlook, projecting gross billings growth of 9-10% and WSE growth of 6-8%.

BBSI maintained a strong financial position with $90.4 million in unrestricted cash and investments, remaining debt-free at quarter end.

Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ: BBSI), a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO), has announced the opening of its first physical branch in Chicago, Illinois. This expansion marks BBSI's transition from an asset-light model to a full-service presence in the Chicago metropolitan area.

The new branch, located in Oak Brook, will be led by Dave Wills, a University of Illinois Chicago graduate with extensive Human Capital Management experience. The office will provide comprehensive business solutions including payroll, HR, benefits, risk management, workers' compensation, and technology services to employers throughout northern Illinois and neighboring states.

Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ: BBSI), a leading PEO and business management solutions provider, has scheduled its Q2 2025 earnings conference call for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. CEO Gary Kramer and CFO Anthony Harris will host the call.

The company will release its financial results before the call. Investors can access the call via toll-free number 1-800-717-1738 or international number 1-646-307-1865 using Conference ID 94609. A replay will be available until September 6, 2025, and the live broadcast can be accessed through BBSI's investor relations website.

Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ: BBSI), a leading professional employer organization (PEO), has announced the opening of a new physical branch office in Dallas, Texas. The company has been operating in North Texas through an asset-light model since 2022, and this brick-and-mortar expansion strengthens its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth business community.

The new branch, located in Plano, TX, will be led by Dallas native Chase Mortenson and will serve companies across Northern Texas. BBSI's services include payroll administration, benefits, workers' compensation coverage, risk and safety consulting, recruiting, and human resources. The company plans to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony this summer.