Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.32
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
15.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
BBSI Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is flat.
BBSI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$0.32
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout41.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR2.2%
5Y CAGR1.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.5%
Total Shareholder Yield7.6%
1Y Total Return-25.9%
5Y Total Return60.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,03810Y ago$42,64320Y ago$53,218
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BBSI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (21 years of payments)
BBSI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Barrett Business Services, Inc. distributes 15.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 41.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BBSI has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.2% and 5-year CAGR of 1.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BBSI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 6.5% buyback yield, 7.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.9% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 60.4%, with dividends contributing 7.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $42,643 today.
BBSI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.53
Avg/Payment$0.0767
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.0800 | — | 1.16% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 91.80% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 65.61% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 77.88% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 79.09% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 72.50% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.0800 | ↑ +6.7% | 88.20% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.0750 | — | 95.79% | May 31, 2024 |
BBSI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
15.0% payout
Streak
3Y
1.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.6%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBSIBarrett Business Ser… | $734M | 1.1% | 15.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
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 TNETTriNet Group, Inc. | $2.0B | 2.5% | 33.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  KFRCKforce Inc. | $790M | 3.6% | 78.9% | 8 | Watch |
 HCIHCI Group, Inc. | $2.0B | 1.0% | 6.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 ADPAutomatic Data Proce… | $86.2B | 2.7% | 58.8% | 37 | Sustainable |
2nd  PAYXPaychex, Inc. | $33.8B | 4.2% | 87.4% | 14 | At Risk |
1st  NSPInsperity, Inc. | $1.2B | 7.2% | — | 3 | Unknown |
BBSI Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.08 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.32 | 3.2% | 4 | $2.09 | 15.3% | 6.53x | 1.9% |
| 2024 | $0.31 | 3.3% | 4 | $1.98 | 15.7% | 6.39x | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.85 | 16.2% | 6.17x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.64 | 18.3% | 5.47x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.25 | 24.0% | 4.17x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $0.30 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.10 | 27.3% | 3.67x | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $0.28 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.57 | 17.5% | 5.71x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $0.25 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.24 | 20.2% | 4.96x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $0.25 | 13.6% | 4 | $0.83 | 30.1% | 3.32x | 1.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BBSI stock.
How much dividend does BBSI pay per share?
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.32 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BBSI's next ex-dividend date?
BBSI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BBSI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BBSI's dividend safe?
BBSI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.0% and FCF payout ratio of +41.7%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BBSI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Barrett Business Services, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.3%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does BBSI pay dividends?
Barrett Business Services, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.32 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2006 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BBSI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BBSI five years ago would be worth approximately $16,038 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BBSI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BBSI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.