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TrueBlue, Inc. provides specialized workforce solutions that connect employers with contingent labor, on-demand staffing, workforce management and recruiting services. Its operating brands include PeopleReady, PeopleScout, Staff Management | SMX, Centerline, SIMOS and Healthcare Staffing Professionals, with activity across light industrial, skilled labor, commercial driver, healthcare staffing and talent acquisition markets.
TrueBlue news commonly covers quarterly earnings, demand trends in staffing markets, organic growth, cost discipline, liquidity and credit capacity, and performance in skilled verticals. Company updates also include leadership appointments within operating businesses, investor conference participation, governance matters, shareholder engagement and developments tied to board refreshment or proxy-related activity.
TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) announced that R. Chris Kreidler has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors, effective after the May 11, 2026 annual meeting, succeeding Jeffrey B. Sakaguchi.
Directors Jeffrey B. Sakaguchi and Colleen B. Brown retired, and Paul G. Reitz became Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.
TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) reported first quarter 2026 results: revenue $399 million (up 8% year-over-year; 7% organic excluding $4 million inorganic revenue from the January 2025 HSP acquisition). Net loss was $20 million, including a $4 million non-cash goodwill impairment.
SG&A improved to $87 million (down 8%); adjusted EBITDA improved to -$3 million from -$4 million. Cash was $24 million, debt $74 million, and total liquidity $60 million. A webcast and earnings presentation are scheduled for May 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) will announce first quarter 2026 earnings after the market close on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Management will host a webcast at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) the same day.
The webcast and a financial presentation will be available on the company's website, and an audio replay will remain accessible for six months.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) and its transportation staffing brand Centerline Drivers announced the 2026 Respect the Drive Award winners on April 16, 2026, honoring driver excellence, customer partners, and workforce development initiatives.
Winners include Cedrick Emanuel Hall (1st), Jeff Silva (2nd), Charles Thomas (3rd); customer honorees TA, Standard Logistics, Coastal Pacific Food Distribution, and Air Fayre; and Drive It Forward scholarship recipient Antaya Wallace.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) entered into a cooperation agreement with EHS Investments announcing that the Board will appoint a new independent director by no later than September 30, 2026. EHS withdrew prior nominations, will support the Board's full 2026 slate, and will provide candidate recommendations and strategic input.
Following the 2026 appointment the Board will total 10 directors, nine of whom will be independent. The Agreement will be filed on Form 8-K.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) was named one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, recognizing its governance, ethics and workforce-impact programs. The award highlights robust compliance, transparent operations, and a culture of integrity across the organization, citing Ethisphere’s Ethics Quotient® assessment.
TrueBlue emphasized that the recognition reflects its continued focus on accountability, transparency, and long-term value creation for stakeholders.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) responded to statements from activist shareholder EHS Investments on March 3, 2026, denying claims it refused to engage and describing ongoing dialogue including a recent settlement proposal and attempted counterproposal meeting.
The company highlighted second consecutive quarter of organic revenue growth, board refreshment with two new director appointments, two directors planning to step down at or before the 2026 annual meeting, and that Barclays and Sidley Austin LLP advise the company. A fuller engagement background will appear in the company proxy statement to be filed in the coming weeks.
EHS Investments criticized TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) following 4Q25 results and 1Q26 guidance, saying missed targets, declining gross profit and EBITDA, continued negative free cash flow, and a ~9% expected 1Q26 gross profit drop underline urgent need for Board change.
EHS cites a 24% stock decline in late February and says it will seek to nominate directors for the 2026 annual meeting.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) appointed Mike Kruszewski as President of PeopleReady On-Demand on February 26, 2026. He will lead strategy, sales, and operations for the business and build on a territory-based operating model.
Mr. Kruszewski joined PeopleReady in November 2025, brings 25+ years of sales and operations leadership, and is credited with strengthening commercial execution and expanding sales capacity in priority markets.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) will participate in Truist Securities’ inaugural Human Capital Virtual Conference on March 12, 2026. CEO Taryn Owen and CFO Carl Schweihs will host virtual investor meetings throughout the day. Investors can request meetings via their Truist sales representative.