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TrueBlue Inc (TBI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/18/2025: 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 $8.67
1 Year Target Price $8.67
| 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 09/18/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 193.16M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 1.54 | 52 Weeks Range 3.45 - 9.05 | Updated Date 09/18/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.45 - 9.05 | Updated Date 09/18/2025 | ||
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 272689355 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.13 |
Enterprise Value 272689355 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.13 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.18 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 175.3 | Shares Outstanding 29900868 | Shares Floating 29117764 |
Shares Outstanding 29900868 | Shares Floating 29117764 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.78 | Percent Institutions 94.1 |
Upturn AI SWOT
TrueBlue Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
TrueBlue Inc. was founded in 1985 as Labor Ready. It initially focused on providing temporary staffing solutions for the construction industry. Over time, it expanded its services and rebranded as TrueBlue in 2008, diversifying into other sectors like transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing.
Core Business Areas
- PeopleReady: Provides on-demand and skilled trades labor for various industries, including construction, manufacturing, and logistics.
- PeopleManagement: Offers contingent staffing and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions.
- PeopleScout: Offers global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions.
Leadership and Structure
TrueBlue is led by Taryn Owen (CEO). The organizational structure includes distinct business units focused on specific staffing specializations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- On-Demand Staffing (PeopleReady): Provides temporary workers for various industries. Competitors include Kelly Services (KELYA), ManpowerGroup (MAN), and Robert Half (RHI). Limited specific market share data available, but TrueBlue is a significant player in the temporary staffing market.
- RPO Services (PeopleScout): Offers recruitment process outsourcing solutions. Competitors include ManpowerGroup (MAN), Korn Ferry (KFY), and Randstad (RAND.AS). Revenue from RPO services contributed a significant portion of TrueBlue's total revenue, details vary year to year.
- Contingent Workforce Solutions (PeopleManagement): Offers contingent workforce solutions. Competitors include Kelly Services (KELYA), ManpowerGroup (MAN), and Robert Half (RHI).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The staffing industry is highly competitive and cyclical, influenced by economic conditions and employment rates. There is a growing demand for flexible workforce solutions and specialized staffing services.
Positioning
TrueBlue is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, with a focus on on-demand labor and RPO. Its competitive advantage lies in its diversified service offerings and extensive branch network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global staffing market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. TrueBlue is positioned to capture a share of this market through its various service offerings. Exact TAM fluctuates and varies year to year.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified service offerings
- Extensive branch network
- Strong brand recognition
- Established customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Reliance on economic conditions
- High employee turnover
- Exposure to regulatory changes
- Dependence on key customers
Opportunities
- Growing demand for flexible workforce solutions
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Increased adoption of RPO services
- Technological advancements in staffing
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Automation of jobs
- Changes in labor laws
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MAN
- RHI
- KELYA
Competitive Landscape
TrueBlue competes based on specialization, network size, and pricing. Each competitor has its own focus and advantages.
Major Acquisitions
SIMOS Insourcing Solutions
- Year: 2015
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 130
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded TrueBlue's presence in the on-site, managed workforce solutions market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been tied to the economic cycle and strategic acquisitions. Consult TrueBlue's historical reports.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates are dynamic. Check financial news websites for current projections.
Recent Initiatives: Review recent press releases and investor relations materials for recent initiatives like technology investments or acquisitions.
Summary
TrueBlue faces a challenging economic landscape. Its diverse service offerings provide stability, but cyclical exposure and labor market volatility affect performance. Strategic initiatives in technology and RPO are crucial. Management must carefully navigate increasing competition to drive sustained growth and maintain market share.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- TrueBlue Inc. Investor Relations
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Market share and financial data are approximate and subject to change. The AI-based rating is a general assessment and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
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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