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Kforce vs Barrett Business Services: KFRC and BBSI compared
Kforce is the larger company: $358M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $334M for Barrett Business Services (Q3 2026). Kforce is growing faster (+8% against +5% a year earlier). Barrett Business Services is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.4% against 6.3%.
Where the money goes: KFRC and BBSI
Kforce (KFRC) · Q3 2026
Kforce, Q3 2026: revenue $358M (+8% year over year), operating margin 6.3%, net earnings $15.4M, operating cash flow $9.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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.
| Kforce (KFRC) | Barrett Business Services (BBSI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $358M | $334M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | +5% |
| Gross margin | 28.2% | 21.8% |
| Operating margin | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| Net earnings | $15.4M | $16.8M |
| Net margin | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $9.5M | $26.9M |
| Free cash flow | $5.9M | $21.6M |
| Market value | $933M | $804M |
| P/E | 22.8× | 22.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $63.00 | $40.25 |
Where the revenue comes from
Kforce
- Flex revenue: $351M (98%)
- Direct Hire revenue: $6.7M (2%)
Barrett Business Services
- Professional Employer Services: $316M (95%)
- Staffing Services: $17.9M (5%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Kforce or Barrett Business Services?
Kforce is the larger company: $358M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $334M for Barrett Business Services (Q3 2026).
Is Kforce or Barrett Business Services growing faster?
Kforce is growing faster (+8% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Kforce or Barrett Business Services?
Barrett Business Services is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.4% against 6.3%.
More: Kforce earnings · how Kforce makes money · Barrett Business Services earnings · how Barrett Business Services makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.