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Update shared on08 Aug 2025

Fair value Increased 10%
AnalystConsensusTarget's Fair Value
US$51.50
9.8% undervalued intrinsic discount
14 Aug
US$46.43
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Barrett Business Services’ fair value estimate has increased as analysts anticipate stronger revenue growth and a modestly higher forward P/E, driving the consensus price target up from $46.75 to $51.50.


What's in the News


  • Barrett Business Services completed a $100 million share repurchase program, buying back a total of 1,919,334 shares (7.41% of shares outstanding) under the plan announced in August 2023.
  • The Board of Directors authorized a new $100 million share repurchase program, valid for 2 years.
  • The company opened full-service branch locations in Chicago, IL, and Dallas, TX, transitioning from an asset-light to a physical presence in both markets.
  • BBSI was dropped from multiple Russell value and small-cap indices, including the Russell 2000 Value, 2500 Value, 3000 Value, Microcap Value, and Small Cap Comp Value indices.

Valuation Changes


Summary of Valuation Changes for Barrett Business Services

  • The Consensus Analyst Price Target has significantly risen from $46.75 to $51.50.
  • The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for Barrett Business Services has risen from 7.0% per annum to 7.4% per annum.
  • The Future P/E for Barrett Business Services has risen slightly from 19.16x to 19.98x.

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