Overview
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- TickerBBSI on Nasdaq2
- IndustryServices-Help Supply Services2
- HeadquartersVancouver, United States2
- Incorporated inMD3
- Business address8100 Ne Parkway Drive, Suite 200, Vancouver, Wa 986623
- Filer categoryLarge accelerated filer3
- Legal formCorporation2
- LEI529900HXB6TMG0SR9Y342
- StatusActive2
- LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)2
- Registered address10600 YORK ROAD SUITE 301, 21093 Cockeysville, United States2
- Registered withBusiness Services (Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation), D000549082
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Barrett Business Services, Inc. (“BBSI,” the “Company,” “our” or “we”), is a leading provider of business management solutions for small and mid-sized companies. The Company has developed a management platform that integrates a knowledge-based approach from the management consulting industry with tools from the human resource outsourcing industry. This platform, through the effective leveraging of human capital, helps our business owner clients run their businesses more effectively. We believe this platform, delivered through a decentralized organizational structure, differentiates BBSI from our competitors. BBSI was incorporated in Maryland in 1965.5 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2025
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2025
- Cost of revenue79¢$979.4M
- Selling, general and admin15¢$190.5M
- Income tax1¢$17.0M
- Profit4¢$54.4M
Out of $1.2B in revenue.6
Where each dollar of operating cash went, fiscal 2025
- Dividends paid12¢$8.2M
- Share buybacks64¢$42.0M
- Kept or used elsewhere24¢$15.8M
Out of $66.0M of cash from operations.6
Financial statements
| Fiscal year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $942.3M7 | $880.8M8 | $955.2M9 | $1.1B10 | $1.1B6 | $1.1B6 | $1.2B6 |
| Cost of revenue | $734.1M7 | $697.9M8 | $750.7M9 | $819.5M10 | $826.8M6 | $891.3M6 | $979.4M6 |
| Gross profit | $208.3M7 | $182.9M8 | $204.5M9 | $234.8M10 | $242.5M6 | $253.3M6 | $260.9M6 |
| Selling, general and admin | $153.9M7 | $141.9M8 | $155.3M9 | $169.6M10 | $174.8M6 | $185.9M6 | $190.5M6 |
| Operating income | $50.5M7 | $36.1M8 | $43.9M9 | $59.0M10 | $60.6M6 | $59.8M6 | $62.2M6 |
| Interest | $1.8M7 | $1.2M8 | $372.0K9 | $141.0K9 | $166.0K9 | ||
| Income before tax | $50.7M9 | $65.3M10 | $69.0M6 | $70.8M6 | $71.4M6 | ||
| Income tax | $12.8M7 | $8.8M8 | $12.6M9 | $18.0M10 | $18.4M6 | $17.8M6 | $17.0M6 |
| Net income | $48.3M7 | $33.8M8 | $38.1M9 | $47.3M10 | $50.6M6 | $53.0M6 | $54.4M6 |
| Earnings per share | $6.487 | $4.468 | $5.059 | $1.6610 | $1.886 | $2.036 | $2.136 |
| Earnings per share (diluted) | $6.277 | $4.398 | $5.009 | $1.6410 | $1.856 | $1.986 | $2.086 |
| Shares (weighted, basic) | 7.5M shares9 | 28.5M shares10 | 26.9M shares6 | 26.1M shares6 | 25.6M shares6 | ||
| Shares (weighted, diluted) | 7.6M shares9 | 28.9M shares10 | 27.4M shares6 | 26.7M shares6 | 26.1M shares6 |
| Fiscal year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $44.6M7 | $68.7M8 | $69.4M9 | $91.4M10 | $71.2M6 | $55.4M6 | $95.0M6 |
| Receivables | $155.7M8 | $163.8M9 | $171.4M10 | $234.5M6 | $248.6M6 | ||
| Current assets | $423.8M13 | $407.9M7 | $406.7M8 | $454.4M9 | $447.5M10 | $475.4M6 | $524.6M6 |
| Property, plant and equipment | $36.3M8 | $46.0M9 | $50.3M10 | $56.8M6 | $67.2M6 | ||
| Goodwill | $47.8M8 | $47.8M9 | $47.8M10 | $47.8M6 | $47.8M6 | ||
| Total assets | $860.9M13 | $775.0M7 | $747.0M8 | $686.9M9 | $721.5M10 | $745.5M6 | $779.1M6 |
| Accounts payable | $4.5M8 | $8.3M9 | $6.6M10 | $6.8M6 | $7.4M6 | ||
| Current liabilities | $342.1M13 | $290.6M7 | $315.4M8 | $334.7M9 | $343.3M10 | $358.9M6 | $405.9M6 |
| Long-term debt | $3.7M13 | $3.5M7 | |||||
| Total liabilities | $689.1M13 | $576.7M7 | $538.4M8 | $509.1M9 | $522.4M10 | $524.1M6 | $538.1M6 |
| Retained earnings | $178.3M8 | $172.6M9 | $182.9M10 | $200.0M6 | $206.1M6 | ||
| Shareholders’ equity | $171.8M8 | $198.2M9 | $208.5M10 | $177.8M6 | $199.1M6 | $221.4M6 | $241.0M6 |
| Shares outstanding | 7.5M shares13 | 7.6M shares7 | 7.4M shares8 | 6.9M shares9 | 26.3M shares10 | 25.8M shares6 | 25.2M shares6 |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
| Fiscal year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from operations | $77.1M7 | -$27.9M8 | -$15.5M9 | $27.8M10 | $67.2M6 | $10.1M6 | $66.0M6 |
| Depreciation and amortization | $5.3M9 | $6.2M10 | $7.1M6 | $7.6M6 | $8.3M6 | ||
| Stock-based compensation | $5.4M9 | $7.4M10 | $8.5M6 | $8.8M6 | $10.4M6 | ||
| Capital spending | |||||||
| Free cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from investing | -$112.9M9 | $61.2M10 | -$55.2M6 | $38.8M6 | $30.8M6 | ||
| Dividends paid | $8.2M7 | $9.1M8 | $9.1M9 | $8.5M10 | $8.1M6 | $8.1M6 | $8.2M6 |
| Share buybacks | $17.3M7 | $8.1M8 | $17.3M9 | $47.2M10 | $34.2M6 | $29.1M6 | $42.0M6 |
| Cash from financing | -$26.9M9 | -$60.2M10 | -$44.6M6 | -$41.1M6 | -$53.0M6 | ||
| Dividend per share | $1.107 | $1.208 | $1.209 | $0.3010 | $0.306 | $0.316 | $0.326 |
Corporate structure
BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC sits at the top of its group. 4 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Major holders of BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC
- ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC, latest Oct 13, 2026 (2 filings since Apr 21, 2026)
- Private Capital Management, LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC, latest Oct 2, 2026 (4 filings since Feb 5, 2024)
- Mawer Investment Management Ltd. Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC, latest Aug 6, 2026 (4 filings since Nov 8, 2024)
- VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G on BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC, latest Apr 29, 2026
- VANGUARD GROUP INC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC, latest Mar 26, 2026 (3 filings since Feb 9, 2023)
- FMR LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC, latest Nov 5, 2025 (3 filings since Nov 12, 2024)
- THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC, latest Oct 7, 2025 (2 filings since Feb 11, 2025)
- AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC Filed SC 13G/A on BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC, latest Feb 12, 2024 (3 filings since Feb 4, 2022)
- BlackRock Filed SC 13G/A on BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC, latest Jan 26, 2024 (3 filings since Feb 1, 2022)
- Capital World Investors Filed SC 13G/A on BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC, latest Feb 13, 2023 (2 filings since Feb 11, 2022)
- BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC Vancouver, Washington, United States
- Associated Insurance Company for Excess Subsidiary · Arizona, United States
- BBS I, LLC Subsidiary · Oregon, United States
- Ecole Insurance Company Subsidiary · Arizona, United States
Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries listed in Exhibit 21 of annual reports filed with the SEC; major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | $1.5M6 Dec 31, 2025 | $1.5M6 Dec 31, 2024 | 0% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $46.2M6 Dec 31, 2025 | $40.1M6 Dec 31, 2024 | +15.1% |
| Property and equipment, net | $67.2M6 Dec 31, 2025 | $56.8M6 Dec 31, 2024 | +18.4% |
| Operating-lease assets (leased space) | $23.2M6 Dec 31, 2025 | $20.3M6 Dec 31, 2024 | +14.2% |
Investments
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $95.0M6 Dec 31, 2025 | $55.4M6 Dec 31, 2024 | +71.6% |
| Marketable securities, current | $62.2M6 Dec 31, 2025 | $66.5M6 Dec 31, 2024 | −6.5% |
Intangibles and goodwill
Properties, in its own words
We operate through 45 branches. The following table shows the number of branches in each state. We also lease office space in other locations in our market areas which we use to recruit and place employees.
Number of
The rest of Item 2
Offices · Branches
California · 18
Oregon · 4
Washington · 4
Utah · 3
Arizona · 2
Colorado · 2
Idaho · 2
Maryland · 2
Nevada · 2
Delaware · 1
Illinois · 1
North Carolina · 1
Pennsylvania · 1
Tennessee · 1
Texas · 1
On December 31, 2025, our leases had expiration dates ranging from less than one year to eight years. We own our 65,300 square foot corporate headquarters building, which is located in Vancouver, Washington.
Item 2 of the 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.5
Leadership
Who has led BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief operating officer
- Chief executive officerGary Kramer Jul 6, 2020 to now14
- Chief executive officerMichael L. Elich Apr 7, 2011 to Feb 28, 202015
- Chief executive officerWilliam W. Sherertz Feb 6, 2006 to Jan 3, 201116
- PresidentGary Kramer Jul 6, 2020 to now14
- PresidentMichael L. Elich Apr 7, 2011 to Feb 28, 202015
- PresidentWilliam W. Sherertz Feb 6, 2006 to Jan 3, 201116
- Chief operating officerGerald Blotz May 6, 2014 to Jul 2, 201417
- Chief operating officerGregory R. Vaughn Jul 2, 2014 to Jul 16, 201918
- Chief operating officerMichael L. Elich Jun 9, 2008 to Mar 5, 201019
Board members and other officers (21)
- EVP Gen Counsel & SecretaryJames R. Potts Sep 17, 2020 to now20
- VP and Chief Strategy OfficerHeather E. Gould Jan 17, 2017 to Apr 9, 202021
- VP - Finance, Treas. & Sec.Gary Kramer Aug 15, 2016 to Feb 28, 202022
- Controller and Asst. SecretaryJames D. Miller Feb 14, 2006 to Jul 14, 201523
- Vice PresidentGregory R. Vaughn May 3, 2006 to Mar 27, 201424
- VP Finance & SecretaryMichael D. Mulholland May 4, 2006 to May 4, 200625
- Board memberMark Steven Finn Apr 8, 2025 to now26
- Board memberAlexandra Morehouse McReynolds Jun 9, 2022 to now27
- Board memberJoseph Stephen Clabby Sep 20, 2022 to now28
- Board memberCarla A. Moradi Apr 9, 2021 to now29
- Board memberDiane L. Dewbrey Oct 25, 2019 to Jun 9, 202230
- Board memberVincent P. Price Jan 10, 2017 to now31
- Board memberThomas B. Cusick Oct 19, 2016 to now32
- Board memberJames D. Miller Jul 2, 2012 to Jul 2, 201233
- Board memberMichael L. Elich Apr 7, 2011 to Feb 28, 202015
- Board memberJon L. Justesen Aug 24, 2007 to Jun 6, 202334
- Board memberNancy B. Sherertz Feb 6, 2006 to Feb 6, 200635
- Board memberWilliam W. Sherertz Feb 6, 2006 to Jan 3, 201116
- Board memberThomas J. Carley Mar 24, 2006 to now36
- Board memberAnthony Meeker Mar 27, 2006 to now37
- Board memberRoger L. Johnson Nov 22, 2006 to Jul 6, 201638
Subsidiaries and ownership
Subsidiaries (Exhibit 21)
The subsidiaries the company lists in Exhibit 21 of its annual report, as filed.
Timeline
- Aug 5, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure39
- Jun 3, 20268-K Executive or director change; Shareholder vote40
- May 6, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure41
- Mar 31, 20268-K Other events42
- Feb 25, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure43
- Nov 5, 20258-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure44
- Sep 23, 20258-K Entered a material agreement; New debt or obligation45
- Aug 6, 20258-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure46
- Jun 4, 20258-K Shareholder vote47
- Jun 4, 20258-K Regulation FD disclosure48
- May 7, 20258-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure49
- Apr 7, 20258-K Executive or director change; Regulation FD disclosure50
- Jul 6, 2020New chief executive Gary Kramer becomes CEO14
- Apr 7, 2011New chief executive Michael L. Elich becomes CEO15
- Feb 6, 2006New chief executive William W. Sherertz becomes CEO16
Calendar
Coming up
- Nov 4, 2026Reports results for the quarter ending Sep/2026 A year earlier it reported $0.79 a share, on Nov 5, 2025.51
When it reported results
- Aug 5, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results39
- May 6, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results41
- Feb 25, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results43
- Nov 5, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results44
- Aug 6, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results46
- May 7, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results49
- Feb 26, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results52
- Nov 6, 2024Reported quarterly or annual results53
Upcoming dates from Nasdaq's calendar; past results from the company's 8-K filings (Item 2.02). The full markets calendar
Filings
284 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 6 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 32 major events, 155 insider forms, 27 large holders, 49 other. The latest 20:
- Oct 13, 2026SCHEDULE 13G/A EDGAR
- Oct 2, 2026SCHEDULE 13G/A EDGAR
- Aug 6, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Aug 6, 2026SCHEDULE 13G/A EDGAR
- Aug 5, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jul 7, 2026144 EDGAR
- Jul 7, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 7, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 6, 2026144 EDGAR
- Jul 6, 2026SCHEDULE 13G EDGAR
- Jul 2, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 2, 2026144 EDGAR
- Jul 2, 2026144 EDGAR
- Jul 2, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 2, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 2, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 2, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 2, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 2, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
- Jul 2, 20264 PRIMARY DOCUMENT EDGAR
The 284 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
51 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 21 buys and 30 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Potts James REVP Gen Counsel & Secretary | Sale | 3,490 | $38.00 | $132.6K | Form 4 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Potts James REVP Gen Counsel & Secretary | Sale | 3,487 | $37.55 | $130.9K | Form 4 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Potts James REVP Gen Counsel & Secretary | Sale | 1,802 | $38.00 | $68.5K | Form 4 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | MEEKER ANTHONYDirector | Sale | 12,000 | $37.85 | $454.2K | Form 4 |
| May 13, 2026 | Finn Mark StevenDirector | Buy | 1,000 | $28.60 | $28.6K | Form 4 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Finn Mark StevenDirector | Buy | 1,000 | $29.40 | $29.4K | Form 4 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Finn Mark StevenDirector | Buy | 500 | $27.88 | $13.9K | Form 4 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Finn Mark StevenDirector | Buy | 500 | $27.93 | $14.0K | Form 4 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Potts James REVP Gen Counsel & Secretary | Sale | 1,803 | $28.68 | $51.7K | Form 4 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Kramer GaryPresident & CEO | Buy | 8,370 | $26.89 | $225.1K | Form 4 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Finn Mark StevenDirector | Buy | 1,000 | $27.60 | $27.6K | Form 4 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Finn Mark StevenDirector | Buy | 1,000 | $27.72 | $27.7K | Form 4 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Clabby Joseph StephenDirector | Buy | 1,000 | $34.83 | $34.8K | Form 4 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Finn Mark StevenDirector | Buy | 1,000 | $34.39 | $34.4K | Form 4 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Blotz GeraldExecutive VP & COO | Sale | 11,664 | $46.08 | $537.5K | Form 4 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | MEEKER ANTHONYDirector | Sale | 3,064 | $46.78 | $143.3K | Form 4 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Finn Mark StevenDirector | Buy | 500 | $47.06 | $23.5K | Form 4 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Kramer GaryPresident & CEO | Sale | 80,000 | $48.35 | $3.9M | Form 4 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Kramer GaryPresident & CEO | Sale | 22,344 | $48.53 | $1.1M | Form 4 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Potts James REVP Gen Counsel & Secretary | Sale | 20,651 | $46.70 | $964.4K | Form 4 |
All 51 trades can be filtered by person here when JavaScript is on.
From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LPSCHEDULE 13G/A, 2 filings Apr 21, 2026 to Oct 13, 202654
- Private Capital Management, LLCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 4 filings Feb 5, 2024 to Oct 2, 202655
- Mawer Investment Management Ltd.SCHEDULE 13G/A, 4 filings Nov 8, 2024 to Aug 6, 202656
- VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLCSCHEDULE 13G, 1 filing Apr 29, 202657
- VANGUARD GROUP INCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 9, 2023 to Mar 26, 202658
- FMR LLCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 3 filings Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 5, 202559
- THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANSSCHEDULE 13G/A, 2 filings Feb 11, 2025 to Oct 7, 202560
- AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INCSC 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 4, 2022 to Feb 12, 202461
- BlackRockSC 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 1, 2022 to Jan 26, 202462
- Capital World InvestorsSC 13G/A, 2 filings Feb 11, 2022 to Feb 13, 202363
Executive pay
What the company paid its top executives, from the summary compensation table in its proxy statement. Total pay includes salary, bonus, stock and option awards and other pay, as the company valued them.
| Year | Executive | Age | Salary | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gary E. Kramer | 46 | $887.3K | $5.0M64 |
| 2025 | Gerald R. Blotz | $574.5K | $2.1M64 | |
| 2025 | Anthony J. Harris | $503.2K | $1.8M64 | |
| 2025 | James R. Potts | $385.9K | $1.4M64 | |
| 2024 | President and Chief | $847.1K | $4.3M64 | |
| 2024 | Chief Financial | $475.6K | $2.0M64 | |
| 2024 | Chief Operating | $553.3K | $1.8M64 | |
| 2024 | General Counsel | $369.6K | $1.2M64 | |
| 2023 | Executive Officer | $814.1K | $3.8M64 | |
| 2023 | Officer | $436.5K | $1.4M64 | |
| 2023 | and Secretary | $351.0K | $1.1M64 |
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 100. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
SEC filer profile
How BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGARBARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC1
- CIK0000902791
- Employer ID (EIN)52-08129775
- Filer statusLarge accelerated filer not an emerging growth company; not a smaller reporting company; not a shell company5
- Incorporated inMaryland5
- Fiscal year endsDecember 311
- Industry code (SIC)7363 Services-Help Supply Services1
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Trade & Services, Division of Corporation Finance1
- Business address8100 Ne Parkway Drive, Suite 200, Vancouver, WA 986621
- Phone(800) 494-56691
- Shares outstanding24,235,180 as of Jul 22, 202612
- Public float$1.0B as of Jun 30, 20255
- AuditorDeloitte & Touche LLP, Portland PCAOB ID 34; it also attests to the company’s internal control over financial reporting5
- On EDGAR sinceFeb 8, 19941
- Filings1,340 in all: 4 (578), 8-K (258), 10-Q (97), SC 13G/A (82), DEF 14A (34), 10-K (33), 144 (29), SC 13G (25)1
All 48 form types
CORRESP (20), SC 13D/A (20), ARS (18), 3 (17), UPLOAD (17), 4/A (11), S-8 (11), DEFA14A (10), SCHEDULE 13G/A (9), 8-K/A (7), S-3 (6), DFAN14A (5), NT 10-K (4), S-8 POS (4), SCHEDULE 13G (4), 10-K/A (3), NT 10-Q (3), PRE 14A (3), PRRN14A (3), PX14A6G (3), 3/A (2), 424B3 (2), POS AM (2), S-2/A (2), S-3DPOS (2), SC 13D (2), 10-C (1), 10-Q/A (1), 11-K (1), 15-12G (1), 424A (1), 424B4 (1), EFFECT (1), PREN14A (1), PRES14A (1), S-2 (1), S-2MEF (1), S-3/A (1), S-3ASR (1), SC 14N (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Feb 26, 2026
Quarterly report (10-Q) Aug 6, 2026
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) Apr 20, 2026
Latest 8-K (8-K) Aug 5, 2026
Securities registered for trading
| Class | Symbol | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share | BBSI | The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |
From the cover page of the 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026 (Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act).5
Risk factors and legal proceedings
The risks BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC names in Item 1A of its 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026: 41 risks under these headings, as written.5
- Risks Related to Workers’ Compensation
- Our ability to continue our business operations under our present service model is dependent on maintaining workers' compensation insurance coverage.
- We continue to have retention for certain workers' compensation claims incurred prior to July 1, 2021 in the majority of states in which we operate.
- Collateral requirements could increase beyond our ability to satisfy those requirements.
- Failure to manage the severity and frequency of workplace injuries will increase our workers’ compensation expenses.
- Risks Related to Technology
- To succeed, we must constantly improve our technology to meet the expectations of our clients. If we fail to meet those expectations, we may lose clients and harm our business.
- We are dependent upon technology services, and if we experience damage, service interruptions or failures in our computer and telecommunications systems, our client relationships and our ability to attract new clients may be adversely affected.
- We depend on third-party software to provide our services and support our operations.
- We could be subject to reduced revenues, increased costs, liability claims, or harm to our reputation as a result of data theft, cyberattacks or other security vulnerabilities.
- Our business may be materially affected – either positively or negatively – by the emergence of disruptive new technologies or approaches enabled by the rapid pace of innovation unfolding in the artificial intelligence space.
- Other Risks Related to our Business and Industry
The other 31 risks
- New service offerings may subject us to additional risks.
- To continue to grow revenues, we are dependent on retaining current clients and attracting new clients.
- Economic conditions may impact our ability to attract new clients and cause our existing clients to reduce staffing levels or cease operations.
- Changes in U.S. and foreign trade policies, including tariffs, related retaliatory measures, and other trade restrictions, could adversely affect our clients and our business.
- Our business depends on reliable access to labor, which may be affected by economic conditions, government policies, and public health crises.
- Our staffing business is vulnerable to economic fluctuations.
- Because we assume the obligation to make wage, tax and regulatory payments in respect of some employees, we are exposed to client credit risks.
- Increases in unemployment claims could raise our state and federal unemployment tax rates that we may not be able to pass on to our customers.
- If we are unable to maintain our brand image and corporate reputation, our business may suffer.
- Our service agreements may be terminated on short notice, leaving us vulnerable to a significant loss of customers in a short period of time, if business or regulatory conditions change or events occur that negatively affect our reputation.
- We may be exposed to employment‑related claims and costs and periodic litigation that could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
- We are dependent on certain key personnel and recruitment and retention of key employees may be difficult and expensive.
- We depend on attracting and retaining qualified employees; during periods of economic growth, our costs to do so increase and attracting and retaining people becomes more difficult.
- We do not have an expansive in-house sales staff and therefore rely extensively on referral partners.
- Failure to maintain health insurance coverage or significant increases in the cost of health insurance coverage could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
- Failure to comply with applicable data security and privacy regulations related to our health care offering could adversely affect our business.
- We face competition from several other companies.
- Our investment portfolio is subject to market and credit risks, which could adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations.
- We may be unable to draw on our revolving credit facility in the future.
- Changes in our income tax positions or adverse outcomes resulting from on-going or future tax audits could harm our business, operating results, financial condition and prospects.
- Our long-term growth strategy may include acquisitions which could be unsuccessful or cause disruptions to our business, which could adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations.
- Climate impacts may adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
- Risks Related to Our Regulatory Environment
- Failure to interpret and comply with applicable federal and state payroll tax and unemployment tax laws could materially adversely affect our business, reputation, results of operations and financial condition.
- We operate in a complex regulatory environment, and failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations could adversely affect our business.
- If we are determined not to be an “employer” under certain laws and regulations, our clients may stop using our services, and we may be subject to additional liabilities.
- Changes in government regulations may result in restrictions or prohibitions applicable to the provision of employment services or the imposition of additional licensing, regulatory or tax requirements.
- We may find it difficult to expand our business into additional states due to varying state regulatory requirements.
- Our wholly owned insurance companies are subject to substantial government regulation.
- Increasing regulatory focus on privacy and security issues and expanding laws and regulatory requirements could impact our business models and expose us to increased liability.
- Risks Related to Ownership of our Common Stock
- Our stock price may be volatile or may decline, resulting in substantial losses for our stockholders.
- Maryland law and our Charter and bylaws contain provisions that could make the takeover of the Company more difficult.
Legal proceedings
BBSI is not subject to material legal proceedings and claims other than those which arise in the ordinary course of our business, except for those matters discussed in “Note 11 - Litigation” to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this report.
The opening of Item 3, Legal Proceedings.5
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