BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC BBSI 74.25
Industrials · NASDAQ · Data as of 2026-08-06
BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC (BBSI) has delivered +3.8% annualized revenue growth, +10.4% earnings growth, and +2.2% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #187 of 1968 stocks overall and #46 of 442 in the Industrials sector by Steady Score.
About BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC
Company Overview
Barrett Business Services provides human-resources and business-management support to small and mid-sized companies. Through professional employer organization arrangements, it becomes a co-employer for client workforces and handles payroll, payroll taxes, workers' compensation, benefits administration and human-resources guidance. Local teams also advise business owners on organizational, safety and management practices, primarily across markets in the United States.
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Business Model & Revenue
BBSI earns fees tied mainly to client payroll and the number and risk profile of worksite employees. Client billings include wages, payroll taxes, workers' compensation and service fees; accounting presentation excludes certain pass-through payroll amounts from revenue. The company assumes workers' compensation obligations under many arrangements. Growth depends on client retention, payroll levels and new accounts, while claims, pricing and local team productivity affect profit.
Key Facts & Market Position
Its model combines outsourced employment administration with management consulting delivered through decentralized local branches. This distinguishes the service from a payroll processor that only handles transactions. California represents a large share of activity, creating geographic and regulatory concentration. Careful client selection, workplace safety and actuarial management of workers' compensation liabilities are central to results.