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
1.0%
Payout Ratio
15.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
BBSI Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is flat.
BBSI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.0%
Trailing DPS$0.32
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout50.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR2.2%
5Y CAGR1.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.2%
Total Shareholder Yield7.2%
1Y Total Return-29.1%
5Y Total Return68.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,89310Y ago$28,84620Y ago$64,782
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
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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 50.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BBSI has raised its dividend for 2 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: 1.0% dividend yield, 6.2% buyback yield, 7.2% 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 68.9%, with dividends contributing 7.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,846 today.
BBSI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$1.54
Avg/Payment$0.0772
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026Latest | $0.0800 | — | 95.38% | Sep 4, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | $0.0800 | — | 1.02% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $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 |
BBSI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.0%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
15.0% payout
Streak
2Y
1.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.2%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBSIBarrett Business Ser… | $776M | 1.0% | 15.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 TRIThomson Reuters Corp… | $43.8B | 2.3% | 70.1% | 32 | Watch |
 TNETTriNet Group, Inc. | $3.0B | 1.7% | 33.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  KFRCKforce Inc. | $916M | 3.0% | 78.9% | 8 | Watch |
 HCIHCI Group, Inc. | $2.3B | 0.8% | 6.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ADPAutomatic Data Proce… | $105.2B | 2.5% | 59.5% | 43 | Sustainable |
2nd  PAYXPaychex, Inc. | $36.1B | 4.3% | 90.3% | 15 | At Risk |
1st  NSPInsperity, Inc. | $1.8B | 4.9% | — | 15 | Unknown |
BBSI Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.24 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 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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BBSI — Frequently Asked Questions
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 +1.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 +50.2%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BBSI increased its dividend?
BBSI has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.3%.
How often does BBSI pay dividends?
Barrett Business Services, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. 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 $16,893 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 +1.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.