CBIZ (NYSE:CBZ) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

CBIZ (NYSE:CBZ) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 3.750-3.850 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 3.850. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.8 billion-$2.9 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.9 billion.

CBIZ Stock Performance

Shares of CBZ traded up $3.64 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $30.92. 3,611,263 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,115,460. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 1.57 and a current ratio of 1.57. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $42.93 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $50.98. CBIZ has a 1 year low of $26.97 and a 1 year high of $82.05. The stock has a market cap of $1.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.22 and a beta of 0.92.

CBIZ (NYSE:CBZ) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The business services provider reported ($0.70) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.66) by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $542.66 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $578.02 million. CBIZ had a return on equity of 14.00% and a net margin of 3.89%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted ($0.20) EPS. CBIZ has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.750-3.850 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that CBIZ will post 2.65 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently commented on CBZ shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft started coverage on CBIZ in a research report on Monday, January 12th. They set a “hold” rating and a $60.00 price objective for the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of CBIZ in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, CJS Securities raised shares of CBIZ to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, December 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, CBIZ presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $60.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at CBIZ

In other CBIZ news, Director Benaree Pratt Wiley sold 8,288 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $49.54, for a total value of $410,587.52. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 35,956 shares in the company, valued at $1,781,260.24. This represents a 18.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 4.95% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Trending Headlines about CBIZ

Here are the key news stories impacting CBIZ this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue and top-line growth: CBIZ reported fourth-quarter revenue of ~$542.7M, up ~17.9% year-over-year, showing continued demand across the business. CBIZ Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Strong operating cash flow and balance-sheet moves: Operating cash flow improved materially (reported ~ $143.6M, a large YoY increase), and total liabilities were slightly down — supports liquidity and execution despite margin pressure. CBIZ Inc. (CBZ) stock rises on Q4 2025 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Insider and institutional activity: Recent insider buying (CFO purchase disclosed) and large institutional accumulation in Q4 may be interpreted as confidence from some shareholders. CBIZ Inc. (CBZ) stock rises on Q4 2025 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: FY2026 guidance: Management set EPS guidance of $3.75–$3.85 and revenue guidance of $2.8–$2.9B — roughly around consensus but slightly below the midpoint for revenue and EPS estimates, leaving room for interpretation. CBIZ Price Performance / Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic priorities: Management emphasized strategic growth initiatives and AI investments on the earnings call — positive long-term but uncertain near-term ROI and timing. CBIZ Inc (CBZ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
• Negative Sentiment: EPS and revenue misses: CBIZ reported adjusted EPS of ($0.70) for the quarter, missing estimates, and revenue came in below many analyst forecasts — an immediate catalyst for near-term weakness. Q4 Earnings / Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Technical/valuation context: The stock is well below its 50- and 200-day moving averages (50-day ~$42.93; 200-day ~$50.98) and nearer the 12-month low, which can amplify selling pressure if sentiment deteriorates. CBIZ Price Performance

Institutional Trading of CBIZ

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of CBIZ by 377.8% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 559 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 442 shares during the last quarter. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC bought a new position in CBIZ during the second quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in CBIZ in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $42,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of CBIZ by 165.4% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 722 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $52,000 after acquiring an additional 450 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Johnson Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of CBIZ during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $53,000. 87.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About CBIZ

CBIZ, Inc (NYSE: CBZ), founded in 1996 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is a leading provider of professional business services in the United States. Since its inception, the company has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to deliver a broad spectrum of financial, tax and advisory solutions tailored to the needs of small to mid-market organizations.

Through its Financial & Advisory Services segment, CBIZ offers accounting, tax preparation and compliance, audit support, and wealth management services.