HireQuest maintained profitability and showed strong sequential growth in system-wide sales, but faced revenue declines and challenges in specific segments. The company's franchise model and cost management helped offset some market difficulties.

Company Guidance

During the HireQuest, Inc. Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company reported a net income of $2.3 million, or $0.16 per share, demonstrating continued profitability despite a 9.8% decrease in total revenue to $8.5 million compared to the prior year. The company highlighted an increase in system-wide sales by 6.1% sequentially over Q2 2025, reaching $133.6 million. Adjusted net income was $3.4 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, while adjusted EBITDA stood at $4.7 million, with a margin increase to 55% from 52% in the previous year. The balance sheet reported total assets of $94.9 million, with working capital at $31.5 million. The company also noted a $1.1 million net debt, reflecting a significant reduction from the prior year, and announced a $0.06 dividend per common share paid in September 2025.

Consistent Profitability

HireQuest reported net income of $2.3 million or $0.16 per share, maintaining profitability despite market uncertainties. The company's franchise model has enabled it to remain profitable across all economic cycles.

Strong Sequential Growth

Sequentially, system-wide sales increased by about 6.1% over Q2, compared to only a 1.7% increase last year, showing favorable sequential growth.

Adjusted EBITDA Margin Improvement

Adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 55% from 52% last year, indicating efficient expense management.

Dividend Consistency

HireQuest paid a regular quarterly dividend of $0.06 per common share, maintaining a consistent dividend payout since the third quarter of 2020.

HireQuest (HQI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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HQI Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Mar 19, 2026	2025 (Q4)	0.13 / -	0.19	―	―	―
Nov 06, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.15 / 0.24	0.2	20.00% (+0.04)	―
Aug 07, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.12 / 0.15	0.15	0.00% (0.00)	―
May 08, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.14 / 0.10	0.12	-16.67% (-0.02)	―
Mar 27, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.18 / 0.19	0.03	533.33% (+0.16)	―
Nov 07, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.16 / 0.20	0.12	66.67% (+0.08)	―
Aug 08, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.13 / 0.15	0.15	0.00% (0.00)	―
May 09, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.10 / 0.12	0.19	-36.84% (-0.07)	―
Mar 21, 2024	2023 (Q4)	-0.06 / 0.03	0.2	-85.00% (-0.17)	―
Nov 08, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.17 / 0.12	0.3	-60.00% (-0.18)	―

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HQI Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Nov 06, 2025	$8.37	$9.67	+15.53%
Aug 07, 2025	$9.69	$9.59	-1.03%
May 08, 2025	$10.08	$9.82	-2.58%
Mar 27, 2025	$13.28	$12.07	-9.11%

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