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TrueBlue Inc (TBI)
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11/04/2025: TBI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $8
1 Year Target Price $8
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -61.69% | Avg. Invested days 22 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 164.16M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 1.47 | 52 Weeks Range 3.45 - 9.05 | Updated Date 11/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.45 - 9.05 | Updated Date 11/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.2 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-27 | When - | Estimate 0.0184 | Actual 0.03 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -2.2% | Operating Margin (TTM) -2.02% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -3.72% | Return on Equity (TTM) -10.53% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 56.18 | Enterprise Value 256243878 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.11 |
Enterprise Value 256243878 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.11 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.17 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 175.3 | Shares Outstanding 29900868 | Shares Floating 29115970 |
Shares Outstanding 29900868 | Shares Floating 29115970 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.76 | Percent Institutions 94.03 |
Upturn AI SWOT
TrueBlue Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
TrueBlue Inc. was founded in 1985 as Labor Ready, focusing on providing temporary blue-collar workers. Over time, it expanded its services and rebranded as TrueBlue in 2008, reflecting its broader range of workforce solutions.
Core Business Areas
- PeopleReady: Provides on-demand, temporary staffing for construction, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and other industries.
- PeopleManagement: Offers contingent staffing, outsourcing, and workforce management solutions.
- Staff Management | SIMOS: Provides on-site managed staffing solutions, primarily for manufacturing and logistics.
Leadership and Structure
TrueBlue Inc. is led by a CEO and a senior management team. The company operates with a divisional structure, with each business segment having its own leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Temporary Staffing: Provision of temporary labor across various industries. Market share is fragmented but estimates place TrueBlue around 1-2% of the total US staffing market. Competitors include Adecco Group (AHEXY), ManpowerGroup (MAN), and Robert Half (RHI).
- Managed Services: Management of contingent workforce programs for clients. Market share data is difficult to obtain precisely, but it competes with companies like Allegis Group, Kelly Services (KELYB), and Randstad (RAND.AS).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The staffing industry is influenced by economic cycles and demand for labor. Increasing automation and the gig economy are also impacting the sector.
Positioning
TrueBlue focuses on providing workforce solutions primarily for blue-collar and light industrial sectors, differentiating itself through its scale and geographic reach.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The US staffing market is estimated at over $160 billion annually. TrueBlue is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its diverse service offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large network of branch locations
- Diverse service offerings
- Strong brand recognition within its niche
- Experience in providing workforce solutions
Weaknesses
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Dependence on temporary staffing
- High employee turnover in some segments
- Competitive pressure
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Growing managed services offerings
- Acquiring smaller staffing firms
- Leveraging technology to improve efficiency
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Changes in labor laws
- Automation reducing demand for temporary workers
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MAN
- RHI
- KELYB
Competitive Landscape
TrueBlue competes in a fragmented market with a mix of large and small players. Its advantages include its large network and focus on blue-collar staffing, but it faces challenges from larger competitors with more diversified service offerings.
Major Acquisitions
Centerline Drivers
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 160
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded TrueBlue's presence in the transportation staffing sector.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: TrueBlue's growth has been influenced by economic conditions and acquisitions. Requires historical data.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on analyst estimates and market conditions. Requires analyst data.
Recent Initiatives: TrueBlue's recent initiatives include focusing on higher-margin services and leveraging technology.
Summary
TrueBlue Inc. is a workforce solutions provider that focuses on the blue-collar and light industrial sectors. While they have a strong network and recognized brand, their exposure to economic cycles remains a key challenge. Expanding into managed services and leveraging technology present opportunities for future growth. Competition from larger players is a constant factor they must navigate.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Financial News Articles
- Industry Reports
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About TrueBlue Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Tacoma, WA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-06-13 | CEO, President & Director Ms. Taryn R. Owen | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Staffing & Employment Services | Full time employees 4200 | Website https://www.trueblue.com |
Full time employees 4200 | Website https://www.trueblue.com | ||
TrueBlue, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides specialized workforce solutions in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Puerto Rico. It operates through three segments: PeopleReady, PeopleManagement, and PeopleScout. The PeopleReady segment provides general, industrial, and skilled trade contingent staffing services for construction, transportation, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and energy industries. The PeopleManagement segment offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing, and commercial driver services, which includes on-site management and recruitment for the contingent industrial workforce of manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilities; and recruitment and management of contingent and dedicated commercial drivers to the transportation and distribution industries under the Staff Management, SIMOS Insourcing Solutions, and Centerline Drivers brands. The PeopleScout segment provides recruitment process outsourcing, talent advisory services, and managed service provider solutions including sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding services; operates Affinix, a technology platform for sourcing, screening, and delivering a permanent workforce to its clients; talent advisory solutions, such as employer branding, recruitment marketing, talent insights, candidate assessment, and talent acquisition strategy consulting services; and contingent labor programs, including vendor selection, performance management, compliance monitoring, and risk management. The company was formerly known as Labor Ready, Inc. and changed its name to TrueBlue, Inc. in December 2007. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.
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