CBIZ, Inc.

NYSE:CBZ Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.6b

CBIZ Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

CBIZ is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 9.2% and 3% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 16.5% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 10.6% in 3 years.

Key information

9.2%

Earnings growth rate

16.49%

EPS growth rate

Professional Services earnings growth15.3%
Revenue growth rate3.0%
Future return on equity10.56%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated08 Jun 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 16

CBZ: Buybacks And Mixed Coverage Will Support Future Stock Upside

CBIZ's analyst price target has been revised to $41.00, reflecting updated views from analysts who cite recent coverage initiations and incremental target increases from firms such as Stephens, Deutsche Bank, and BMO Capital Capital as support for this valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on CBIZ reflect a mix of optimism and caution as analysts adjust their views and set price targets that align with their expectations around execution and valuation.
Seeking Alpha • Jun 14

The Bottom Fishing Club - CBIZ: Share Price Turnaround Gaining Traction

Summary CBIZ, Inc. shares have rebounded from 10-year lows after a sharp decline driven by AI disruption fears and increased leverage from acquisitions. With no common dividend, CBZ could potentially repay all debt in about six years using $270-$290 million in annual free cash flow. Unusual underlying value and the prospect of deleveraging have positioned CBZ for a higher equity quote over time. An increasingly bullish technical trading chart could signal a share price bottom was reached in March, with substantial upside ahead for investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 02

CBZ: Lower P/E Assumptions Will Support Upside From Repurchases And Mixed Coverage

CBIZ's updated analyst price target shifts from $43.25 to $41.00. This change reflects analysts' use of a slightly higher discount rate, a lower assumed future P/E multiple of about 12.2x instead of 15.3x, and a modestly higher profit margin assumption.
Narrative Update • May 01

CBZ: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Upside From Mixed Coverage

Analysts have lifted the CBIZ price target from $41 to $43.25, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple, supported by recent mixed but generally constructive research coverage including a $2 price target increase and fresh initiations from multiple firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CBIZ reflects a mix of cautious and constructive views, with changes to price targets and new coverage shaping how analysts think about the balance between valuation and execution risk.
Narrative Update • Apr 16

CBZ: Future Execution And Buybacks Will Support Upside From Mixed Coverage

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on CBIZ to about $41, down from roughly $44, reflecting updated P/E assumptions, a mix of neutral and bullish new coverage, and a lower $40 target introduced earlier by one firm. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CBIZ points to a mix of optimism around the business model and caution around valuation assumptions, which is reflected in the reset of price targets toward the low US$40 range.
Narrative Update • Apr 01

CBZ: Future Execution And Share Repurchases Will Support Upside From Cautious Expectations

Analysts have reduced the CBIZ fair value estimate from $50.00 to approximately $44.33, citing changes to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that incorporate a mix of recent cautious and bullish research views on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CBIZ reflects a split view, with some bullish analysts focusing on longer term opportunity and others more cautious after a reset in expectations and price targets.
Narrative Update • Mar 18

CBZ: Forward Execution And Buybacks Will Support Upside From Fairly Priced Levels

Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target on CBIZ to $40 from $60. They say this reflects what they describe as fair valuation following prior stock underperformance linked to execution challenges, macro hiccups and elevated expectations after the Marcum deal.
Narrative Update • Mar 03

CBZ: Forward Execution And Buybacks Will Support A Cleaner Post Marcum Outlook

Analysts have cut their CBIZ fair value estimate from $67.50 to $50.00 and lowered the assumed future P/E from 22.21x to 12.07x, reflecting recent price target reductions to $40 from $60 and a view that the current valuation is now closer to fair given execution issues and macro-related hiccups. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance on CBIZ, with price targets adjusted to reflect what is viewed as a fairer valuation given execution challenges and macro-related hiccups.
New Narrative • Feb 28

Middle Market Outsourcing And AI Adoption Will Strengthen Margins And Earnings Quality

Catalysts About CBIZ CBIZ is a middle market focused professional services firm providing accounting, tax, advisory, benefits and insurance solutions to business clients. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Narrative Update • Feb 17

CBZ: Fairly Priced Outlook Will Rely On Cleaner Post Marcum Execution

Analysts have updated their price target narrative for CBIZ to $67.50, keeping it above Deutsche Bank's new $60 Hold target. They cite recent execution issues, macro hiccups and what they see as a fair current valuation, while still modeling unchanged long term assumptions on revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, offset by a slightly higher discount rate.
Narrative Update • Feb 03

CBZ: Fairly Priced Shares Will Depend On Cleaner Post Marcum Execution

The analyst price target for CBIZ has been reduced from US$81.00 to US$67.50, reflecting analysts' view that the recent valuation appears fair in light of updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage frames CBIZ as fairly valued, with a Hold rating and a US$60 price target, suggesting that current pricing is broadly aligned with updated expectations on growth, margins, and the appropriate P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Jan 20

CBZ: Fairly Priced Shares Will Rely On Cleaner Post Marcum Execution

Narrative Update on CBIZ Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for CBIZ from US$91.50 to US$81.00. This reflects updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E forecasts, following recent research that characterizes the current valuation as fair, with a Hold stance and a US$60 price target.
Analysis Article • Jan 08

Investors Interested In CBIZ, Inc.'s (NYSE:CBZ) Earnings

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may...
Narrative Update • Jan 06

CBZ: Share Repurchases And New Audit Mandates Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have kept their price target on CBIZ steady at US$91.50, citing only marginal tweaks to their discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that did not materially change their overall view. What's in the News At its annual meeting on November 5, 2025, Applied Digital Corporation ratified the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026 (company filing).
Narrative Update • Dec 15

CBZ: Share Repurchases Will Drive Future Upside Despite Modest Assumption Changes

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on CBIZ by fine tuning assumptions around a slightly lower discount rate and marginally improved long term valuation multiples, resulting in a revised fair value estimate of 91.50 dollars per share. What's in the News CBIZ launched Vertical Vector AI, a middle market focused AI platform that integrates with clients’ existing Microsoft Azure based infrastructure to optimize workflows and accelerate decision making while keeping data under organizational control (company announcement).
Narrative Update • Nov 28

CBZ: Share Repurchases And Modernized Bylaws Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lowered their price target for CBIZ, adjusting it from $91.50 to $91.50. This change is attributed to slightly higher discount rates and a more conservative outlook on future earnings multiples.
Narrative Update • Nov 14

CBZ: Improving Revenue Outlook Will Drive Stronger Performance Ahead

Analysts have raised their price target for CBIZ to $91.50, reflecting improved revenue growth expectations, which outweigh a modest decrease in future profit margin projections. What's in the News CBIZ CPAs P.C. has been appointed as Applied Digital Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026 (Client Announcements).
Narrative Update • Oct 30

CBZ: Artificial Intelligence Rollout And Profit Margins Will Drive Market Expansion

Analysts have adjusted their price target for CBIZ from $95 to $91.50, reflecting updated views on revenue growth and profitability projections. What's in the News CBIZ launched Vertical Vector AI, a new artificial intelligence product for middle-market businesses.
Analysis Article • Jun 25

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE:CBZ) Not Flying Under The Radar

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 44x CBIZ, Inc. ( NYSE:CBZ ) may be sending very bearish signals at the...
Analysis Article • May 09

This Is Why CBIZ, Inc.'s (NYSE:CBZ) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

Key Insights CBIZ will host its Annual General Meeting on 15th of May CEO Jerry Grisko's total compensation includes...
Analysis Article • Mar 07

There May Be Some Bright Spots In CBIZ's (NYSE:CBZ) Earnings

The most recent earnings report from CBIZ, Inc. ( NYSE:CBZ ) was disappointing for shareholders. Despite the soft...
Analysis Article • Feb 21

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE:CBZ)?

CBIZ, Inc. ( NYSE:CBZ ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of 12% on the...
Analysis Article • Jan 31

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over CBIZ, Inc.'s (NYSE:CBZ) P/E Ratio

CBIZ, Inc.'s ( NYSE:CBZ ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 36.4x might make it look like a strong sell right now...
Analysis Article • Oct 18

Is CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE:CBZ) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, CBIZ fair value estimate is US$120 CBIZ is estimated to be 44...
Analysis Article • Sep 05

Should You Investigate CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE:CBZ) At US$72.73?

CBIZ, Inc. ( NYSE:CBZ ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...
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New Narrative • Sep 03

Marcum Acquisition And Tactical Investments Propel National Accounting Leader Toward Robust Growth

The acquisition of Marcum by CBIZ may lead to revenue growth through new markets and clients, and enhance its competitive positioning.
Analysis Article • Aug 20

Slowing Rates Of Return At CBIZ (NYSE:CBZ) Leave Little Room For Excitement

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...
Seeking Alpha • Aug 06

CBIZ: A Big Deal, Deviating From Its Bolt-On Acquisition Strategy

Summary CBIZ, Inc. is a financial advisory firm and a long-term growth compounder with a history of leveraging organic growth and bolt-on dealmaking. The recent acquisition of Marcum's non-attest business, valued at $2.3 billion, is set to create the 7th largest accounting service provider in the US. Shares of CBIZ fell from $86 to $69 upon the deal announcement, with mixed reactions from investors on the transformative M&A deal. While I like the pullback in response to the deal announcement, overall valuations remain too demanding for me here. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Aug 02

CBIZ, Inc. Just Missed EPS By 43%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

It's shaping up to be a tough period for CBIZ, Inc. ( NYSE:CBZ ), which a week ago released some disappointing...
Analysis Article • Jun 24

CBIZ, Inc.'s (NYSE:CBZ) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...
Analysis Article • Jun 06

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE:CBZ)

Key Insights CBIZ's estimated fair value is US$88.63 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...
Analysis Article • May 21

Should You Investigate CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE:CBZ) At US$78.72?

While CBIZ, Inc. ( NYSE:CBZ ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant share price rise of...
Analysis Article • May 03

We Take A Look At Whether CBIZ, Inc.'s (NYSE:CBZ) CEO May Be Underpaid

Key Insights CBIZ's Annual General Meeting to take place on 9th of May Total pay for CEO Jerry Grisko includes...
Analysis Article • Apr 28

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE:CBZ) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results

Shareholders might have noticed that CBIZ, Inc. ( NYSE:CBZ ) filed its quarterly result this time last week. The early...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:CBZ - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20283,035214N/AN/A2
12/31/20272,9591862953285
12/31/20262,8381682782905
3/31/20262,769154240255N/A
12/31/20252,758115176192N/A
9/30/20252,67610486104N/A
6/30/20252,421109105124N/A
3/31/20252,157878699N/A
12/31/20241,81341111124N/A
9/30/20241,681119151164N/A
6/30/20241,652118130148N/A
3/31/20241,631125110134N/A
12/31/20231,591121130154N/A
9/30/20231,559122102123N/A
6/30/20231,511116111127N/A
3/31/20231,475120121133N/A
12/31/20221,412105117126N/A
9/30/20221,360107102110N/A
6/30/20221,2791018493N/A
3/31/20221,196798695N/A
12/31/20211,10571122131N/A
9/30/20211,07380137146N/A
6/30/20211,02979148158N/A
3/31/202198792141151N/A
12/31/202096478135147N/A
9/30/202095677117131N/A
6/30/202095775122134N/A
3/31/20209567093104N/A
12/31/201994871N/A98N/A
9/30/201994471N/A91N/A
6/30/201992967N/A84N/A
3/31/201992663N/A101N/A
12/31/201892262N/A105N/A
9/30/201891867N/A102N/A
6/30/201890264N/A94N/A
3/31/201888062N/A71N/A
12/31/201785551N/A77N/A
9/30/201783946N/A74N/A
6/30/201783147N/A73N/A
3/31/201781744N/A74N/A
12/31/201680041N/A74N/A
9/30/201678540N/A57N/A
6/30/201677339N/A65N/A
3/31/201676137N/A55N/A
12/31/201575035N/A47N/A
9/30/201574334N/A47N/A
6/30/201573632N/A43N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CBZ's forecast earnings growth (9.2% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: CBZ's earnings (9.2% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (18.9% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CBZ's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: CBZ's revenue (3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (13% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CBZ's revenue (3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CBZ's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (10.6%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/22 01:48
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/22 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

CBIZ, Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Christopher MooreCJS Securities, Inc.
Faiza AlwyDeutsche Bank