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Barrett Business Services vs CIRCLE8 Group: BBSI and CIRC compared
Barrett Business Services is the larger company: $334M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $320M for CIRCLE8 Group (Q2 2026). CIRCLE8 Group is growing faster (+211% against +5% a year earlier). Barrett Business Services is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.4% against -4.8%.
Where the money goes: BBSI and CIRC
Barrett Business Services (BBSI) · Q3 2026
Barrett Business Services, Q3 2026: revenue $334M (+5% year over year), operating margin 6.4%, net earnings $16.8M, operating cash flow $26.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
CIRCLE8 Group (CIRC) · Q2 2026
CIRCLE8 Group, Q2 2026: revenue $320M (+211% year over year), operating margin -4.8%, net loss $86.4M, operating cash flow −$3.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Barrett Business Services (BBSI) | CIRCLE8 Group (CIRC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $334M | $320M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +5% | +211% |
| Gross margin | 21.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 6.4% | -4.8% |
| Net earnings | $16.8M | −$86.4M |
| Net margin | 5.0% | -27.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $26.9M | −$3.8M |
| Free cash flow | $21.6M | — |
| Market value | $804M | $33.3M |
| P/E | 22.9× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $40.25 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Barrett Business Services
- Professional Employer Services: $316M (95%)
- Staffing Services: $17.9M (5%)
CIRCLE8 Group
- Temporary placement services: $314M (98%)
- Brokerage Services: $2.5M (1%)
- Permanent placement and other services: $2.1M (1%)
- Payrolling Services: $1.2M (0%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Barrett Business Services or CIRCLE8 Group?
Barrett Business Services is the larger company: $334M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $320M for CIRCLE8 Group (Q2 2026).
Is Barrett Business Services or CIRCLE8 Group growing faster?
CIRCLE8 Group is growing faster (+211% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Barrett Business Services or CIRCLE8 Group?
Barrett Business Services is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.4% against -4.8%.
More: Barrett Business Services earnings · how Barrett Business Services makes money · CIRCLE8 Group earnings · how CIRCLE8 Group makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 19, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.