James R. Potts, who serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Barrett Business Services Inc (NASDAQ: BBSI), sold 1,803 shares of the company’s common stock on March 17, 2026. The shares were disposed of at $28.68 apiece, producing a gross transaction value of $51,710.
The sale occurred while Barrett Business Services stock was trading at $28.15, a level that represents a 22% decline year-to-date and nearly a 40% drop over the prior six months. Independent analysis mentioned alongside the transaction indicates the shares may be undervalued at current prices.
After completing the sale, Potts retains direct ownership of 33,837 shares in Barrett Business Services. The transaction was implemented under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Potts adopted on December 15, 2025. The paperwork for the sale was signed on Potts’ behalf by Anthony Harris, acting as attorney-in-fact.
Quarterly results and market context
Barrett Business Services reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing slight year-over-year gains in both earnings per share and revenue. The company posted EPS of $0.64 for the quarter, a 2% increase compared with the same period a year earlier, but below the market expectation of $0.70.
Revenue for the quarter was recorded at $2.4 billion, a 6.4% increase year-over-year, though that figure did not meet the anticipated $326.72 million. Despite the mixed earnings beat and miss dynamics, the stock showed relative resilience with a closing price of $31.06 on the day the results were reported.
What the filing shows
- The insider sale totaled 1,803 shares at $28.68 per share for $51,710.
- Potts’ remaining direct holdings total 33,837 shares.
- The disposition was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan established December 15, 2025, and was signed by an attorney-in-fact.
These developments provide a snapshot of insider activity alongside Barrett Business Services’ latest reported operating performance and recent share-price trajectory.