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Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) (NASDAQ: BBSI) is a human resources consulting and business services company that operates as one of the largest professional employer organizations (PEOs) in the United States. News about BBSI often centers on its business management solutions, which combine human resource outsourcing, payroll processing, employee benefits, workers’ compensation coverage, risk management, workplace safety programs, and staffing services for clients across all 50 states.
Investors and business owners following BBSI news can expect regular updates on financial performance, including quarterly earnings releases that discuss revenues, gross billings, worksite employee metrics, workers’ compensation expense, and capital allocation decisions such as dividends and stock repurchase programs. The company frequently announces conference calls to review its results and provide management commentary on key performance metrics.
BBSI also issues news related to branch expansion and market development. Recent announcements have highlighted the opening of physical branch locations in markets such as Dallas, Chicago, and Nashville, as well as leadership appointments like a regional vice president for Northern California. These stories emphasize the company’s strategy of combining a national network with locally supported solutions delivered by on-the-ground teams.
Another recurring theme in BBSI’s news flow is technology and HRIS innovation. The launch of the Employee File Cabinet HRIS module within the BBSI Client Portal, developed in collaboration with Box, showcases the company’s efforts to centralize and secure employee document management and to unify HR-related information across systems.
Culture and recognition also appear in BBSI’s news, including its repeated Great Place To Work® Certification based on employee feedback. For investors, clients, and prospective partners, the BBSI news feed provides insight into financial trends, geographic expansion, technology initiatives, and the company’s people-focused culture.
Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ: BBSI) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results. Q4 revenues rose 5% to $321.1 million and Q4 net income was $16.4 million ($0.64 diluted EPS). Full-year 2025 revenues increased 8% to $1.24 billion and net income rose 3% to $54.4 million ($2.08 diluted EPS).
Liquidity strengthened with $157.2 million cash and investments and the company remained debt free. BBSI repurchased $17 million of stock in Q4 under a $100 million program and declared a $0.08 quarterly dividend. 2026 outlook: gross billings growth 3%–5%, WSE growth 2%–4%, and gross margin 2.70%–2.85%.
Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ: BBSI) will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.
CEOs Gary Kramer and CFO Anthony Harris will present; the company will issue a press release prior to the call. Live webcast and replay available via the Investors section at ir.bbsi.com through March 25, 2026. Dial-in and replay numbers, Conference ID 1197652, and connection instructions provided for participants.
Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ: BBSI) on January 5, 2026 launched Employee File Cabinet, a new HRIS module inside the myBBSI Client Portal that centralizes employee documents in a secure digital repository.
The module is integrated with Box to use enterprise-grade security and content management, and is positioned to improve compliance, operational efficiency, and employee access to HR records by creating consistent, auditable records and reducing manual paperwork.
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.