HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)
NASDAQ:HQI
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Earnings Data
Report Date
May 07, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
0.1Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a mixed picture. Top-line metrics show meaningful declines (total revenue, franchise royalties, system-wide sales, and adjusted EBITDA), and the MRI permanent-placement divestiture will reduce future reported royalties and system-wide sales. Offsetting these headwinds, management delivered maintained profitability (notably higher full-year GAAP net income and stable adjusted net income), meaningful cost control (SG&A and workers' compensation reductions), improved liquidity and working capital, a $20M share repurchase authorization, and a continued dividend. Management's tone is cautiously optimistic about market stabilization going into 2026 but acknowledges continued selectivity on acquisitions.Company Guidance
Maintained Profitability and Improved Full-Year Net Income
Full-year net income rose to $6.3M in 2025 from $3.7M in 2024, an increase of ~70.3% (EPS $0.45 vs $0.26), demonstrating resilience despite a weaker top line.
Adjusted Net Income and Stability in Adjusted Metrics
Adjusted net income was essentially flat year-over-year: Q4 adjusted net income $2.7M vs $2.6M (up ~3.8%); full-year adjusted net income $10.0M vs $9.9M (up ~1.0%), indicating underlying profitability stability.
Cost Discipline and SG&A Reduction
SG&A decreased to $4.5M in Q4 from $5.1M (Q4 prior year) and to $20.7M for the full year vs $21.4M in 2024; core SG&A was $4.1M for the quarter and $8.5M for the full year.
Significant Decline in Workers' Compensation Expense
Net workers' compensation expense fell to $89K for the full year 2025 from about $2.0M in 2024, a reduction of ~$1.9M, lowering a prior drag on profitability.
Stronger Liquidity and Balance Sheet Improvements
Ended 2025 with $3.9M cash (vs $2.2M) and ~$33.0M working capital (vs $25.1M), drew $0 on the credit facility (vs $6.8M), providing $40.3M of available borrowing capacity assuming covenant compliance.
Capital Return and Shareholder-Friendly Actions
Board authorized a $20M share repurchase program and continued regular quarterly dividends ($0.06 per common share paid March 16, 2025), signaling confidence in capital deployment.
Strategic MRI Restructuring to Focus on Core Alignment
Divested MRI's permanent placement business into a new entity with majority ownership to franchise operators while retaining minority stake and full ownership of MRI contract staffing, aligning MRI more closely with HireQuest franchise model.
Market Stabilization Signals from Franchise Survey
Survey of 400+ offices indicated stabilization: 68% reported time-to-fill steadied in 2025, 35% saw increases, 61% expect time-to-fill to remain stable in 2026, and 15% expect improvement—early signs of a more balanced labor market.
Operational Milestone
Snelling celebrated 75 years of continuous operation, underscoring long-term durability of franchise brands.
HQI Earnings History
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HQI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 30, 2026 | $9.79 | $9.98 | +1.94% |
Nov 06, 2025 | $8.27 | $9.55 | +15.53% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $9.57 | $9.47 | -1.02% |
May 08, 2025 | $9.96 | $9.70 | -2.65% |
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FAQ
When does HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) report earnings?
HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) is schdueled to report earning on May 07, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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