TrueBlue, Inc. (TBI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Operator Greetings and welcome to the TrueBlue Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. At this time, I want to remind everyone that today's call and slide presentation contain forward-looking statements, all of which are subject to risks and uncertainties, and management assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, some of which are described in today's press release and SEC filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Management uses non-GAAP measures when presenting financial results. You are encouraged to review the non-GAAP reconciliations in today's earnings release or at trueblue.com under the Investor Relations section for a complete understanding of these terms and their purpose. Any comparisons made today are based on a comparison to the same period in the prior year, unless otherwise stated. Lastly, a copy of the company's prepared remarks will be provided on TrueBlue's investor website at the conclusion of today's call, and a full transcript and audio replay will be available soon after the call. It is now my pleasure to turn the call over to Taryn Owen, President and Chief Executive Officer. Please go ahead.

Taryn Owen CEO, President & Director Thank you, Operator, and welcome, everyone, to today's call. I'm joined by our Chief Financial Officer, Carl Schweihs. We delivered a strong second quarter, exceeding expectations and continuing to build momentum through disciplined execution. We achieved double-digit top-line growth for the quarter with continued expansion in skilled verticals and a return to growth in