TBIMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

TrueBlue substantially reduced its net losses and meaningfully improved operating performance while cutting debt by over half, though the company remains unprofitable and served fewer clients.

The meaningful improvement in losses suggests management's restructuring efforts are gaining traction, with substantial debt reduction providing enhanced financial flexibility. However, the company continues to operate at a loss while serving fewer clients (53,000 vs 55,000), indicating ongoing operational challenges in the staffing industry.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

TrueBlue demonstrated substantial improvement in profitability metrics with net losses and operating losses both meaningfully reduced year-over-year, while the company cut total debt by over half from $80.0M to $37.1M and reduced interest expense accordingly. The balance sheet shows mixed signals with declining stockholders' equity offset by improved debt positioning, while accounts receivable grew modestly and capital expenditures were reduced by over one-third. Overall, the financial picture reflects a company in transition, showing meaningful progress on cost management and debt reduction while still working toward profitability.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Net Income
P&L
+61.9%
-$125.7M→-$48.0M

Net income grew 61.9% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
-53.6%
$80.0M→$37.1M

Debt reduced 53.6% — deleveraging strengthens balance sheet and reduces financial risk.

Operating Income
P&L
+49.7%
-$92.8M→-$46.6M

Operating leverage kicking in — revenue growth outpacing cost growth, a hallmark of scaling businesses.

Interest Expense
P&L
-43%
$4.9M→$2.8M

Interest expense declined — debt repayment or refinancing at lower rates improving earnings quality.

Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
-35.1%
$24.2M→$15.7M

Capex reduced 35.1% — investment cycle winding down or capital discipline; may improve near-term free cash flow.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
-13.5%
$160.1M→$138.5M

Current liabilities reduced — improved short-term financial position and working capital health.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
-12.9%
$315.4M→$274.6M

Equity decreased 12.9% — buybacks or losses reducing book value, monitor solvency ratios.

Accounts Receivable
Balance Sheet
+12.4%
$214.7M→$241.2M

Receivables grew 12.4% — monitor days sales outstanding for collection efficiency.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-18
PRIOR — 2025-02-19
ADDED
As of February 11, 2026, there were 30,062,641 shares of the registrant s common stock outstanding.
Controls and procedures 86 Report of management on internal control over financial reporting 86 Report of independent registered public accounting firm 87 Item 9B.
(the company, TrueBlue, we, us and our ) began operations in 1989 and is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that connect employers and talent.
Backed by decades of experience, an extensive national footprint, expansive talent network, deep local market insight, and global recruitment process outsourcing ( RPO ) reach, TrueBlue delivers total workforce solutions helping clients improve quality, streamline operations and meet evolving talent demands.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW In fiscal 2025, we connected approximately 291,000 people with work and served approximately 53,000 clients.
Our operations are managed as three business segments: PeopleReady, PeopleManagement and PeopleSolutions.
PeopleReady PeopleReady connected approximately 130,000 people with work and served approximately 52,000 clients in fiscal 2025.
Pricing reflects factors such as scope of engagement, role requirements and market conditions, offering flexibility based on workforce needs.
Supplemented by artificial intelligence ( AI ), JobStack creates a digital marketplace between our associates and clients, and allows our field resources to focus on sales, recruiting and service delivery efforts.
We utilize our proprietary hiring and workforce management software, Stafftrack , to recruit and connect skilled tradespeople with client assignments.
REMOVED
As of February 12, 2025, there were 29,707,861 shares of the registrant s common stock outstanding.
Controls and procedures 79 Report of management on internal control over financial reporting 79 Report of independent registered public accounting firm 80 Item 9B.
(the company, TrueBlue, we, us and our ) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help our clients improve productivity and grow their businesses.
We began operations in 1989 and are headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW In fiscal 2024, we connected approximately 336,000 people with work and served approximately 55,000 clients.
Our operations are managed as three business segments: PeopleReady, PeopleScout and PeopleManagement.
PeopleReady connected approximately 153,000 people with work and served approximately 54,000 clients in fiscal 2024.
JobStack creates a digital exchange between our associates and clients, and allows our branch resources to focus on sales, recruiting and service delivery efforts.
Our proprietary technology platform, Affinix , uses machine learning to rapidly source a qualified talent pool within minutes, and further engages candidates through a seamless digital experience.
Client contracts are generally multi-year in duration and pricing is typically composed of a fee for each hire and/or talent consulting fees.
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