Insider Trading March 16, 2026

BBSI CEO Buys $225K in Shares as Stock Trades Below Analyst Fair Value

Gary Kramer purchased 8,370 shares; Barrett Business Services posts modest Q4 gains but misses some expectations

By Ajmal Hussain BBSI
BBSI CEO Buys $225K in Shares as Stock Trades Below Analyst Fair Value
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Barrett Business Services President and CEO Gary Kramer acquired 8,370 shares on March 13, 2026, representing a $225,067 purchase at a weighted average price of $26.8898. The transaction brings his direct holdings to 328,801 shares. The stock is trading at $27.65 and sits below an InvestingPro Fair Value estimate of $34.01. Separately, the company reported modest Q4 2025 growth in EPS and revenue, though both results fell short of certain market estimates.

Key Points

  • CEO Gary Kramer purchased 8,370 Barrett Business Services shares on March 13, 2026, costing $225,067 at a weighted average price of $26.8898, bringing his direct holdings to 328,801 shares.
  • The stock was trading at $27.65, down roughly 40% over six months, while InvestingPro’s Fair Value estimate places BBSI at $34.01, suggesting it may be undervalued according to that model.
  • Barrett Business Services reported Q4 2025 diluted EPS of $0.64 (a 2% increase) and revenue of $2.4 billion (a 6.4% increase); both measures did not meet the specific market expectations cited.

Barrett Business Services President and CEO Gary Kramer executed a purchase of 8,370 shares of the company’s common stock on March 13, 2026. The acquisition was completed at a weighted average cost of $26.8898 per share, with individual trades occurring between $26.83 and $26.92. The full transaction amounted to $225,067. Following the purchase, Kramer now directly holds 328,801 shares of Barrett Business Services.

At the time of the reported insider buy, Barrett Business Services was trading at $27.65 per share and has experienced a decline of approximately 40% over the prior six months. That market price stands below an InvestingPro Fair Value assessment of $34.01, indicating that InvestingPro’s model views the company as undervalued relative to current trading levels.

InvestingPro commentary included a note that management has been actively repurchasing shares, and subscribers have access to nine additional InvestingPro Tips related to the company. Barrett Business Services is also included among more than 1,400 U.S. equities covered by InvestingPro’s Pro Research Reports, according to the same guidance.


In operational results disclosed for the fourth quarter of 2025, Barrett Business Services reported a modest rise in diluted earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. Diluted EPS increased by 2% to $0.64, a level that fell short of the market forecast of $0.70. Revenue for the quarter grew 6.4% year-over-year to $2.4 billion, but that figure did not meet the expected $326.72 million. Despite those mixed outcomes relative to expectations, the company’s stock experienced positive movement following the release of the results.

These developments combine insider buying activity, share repurchase programs, and recent quarter-over-quarter financial performance. Investors and analysts will continue to track Barrett Business Services as they weigh the management purchase, valuation assessments, and how the company’s reported results align with market expectations.


Data points cited in this report

  • Insider purchase: 8,370 shares on March 13, 2026.
  • Weighted average purchase price: $26.8898 (range: $26.83 - $26.92).
  • Total transaction value: $225,067.
  • Post-transaction direct ownership by Kramer: 328,801 shares.
  • Current trading price cited: $27.65; six-month decline: roughly 40%.
  • InvestingPro Fair Value estimate: $34.01.
  • Q4 2025 diluted EPS: $0.64 (up 2%, consensus: $0.70).
  • Q4 2025 revenue: $2.4 billion (up 6.4%, expected: $326.72 million).

Risks

  • Shares have declined approximately 40% over the past six months, indicating elevated market volatility for the company’s stock and potential downside for equity holders.
  • Fourth-quarter results showed EPS and revenue gains that nevertheless missed the specific expectations listed, which may influence investor sentiment and stock movement.
  • Valuation divergence exists between the current trading price and the InvestingPro Fair Value estimate, introducing uncertainty around whether the market or the Fair Value model more accurately reflects the company’s intrinsic worth.

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