HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)
NASDAQ:HQI
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HQI Stock Chart & Stats
$10.44
$0.29(2.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$10.44
$0.29(2.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.38 - $13.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.76K
Average Volume (3M)32.65K
Market Cap
$181.39M
Enterprise Value$180.91M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.01M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.9
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.47
Shares Outstanding13,900,000
10 Day Avg. Volume66,047
30 Day Avg. Volume32,650
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.35
Price to Book (P/B)2.15
Price to Sales (P/S)4.80
P/FCF Ratio12.28
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.09
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.43
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.73
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.00Price Target Upside43.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)$28.09M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet And Capital ReturnsElimination of debt strengthens the balance sheet and supports continued dividends and the approved share repurchase program, enhancing shareholder return potential.
Demand StabilizationStabilizing staffing demand and shorter time to fill open positions signal potential for revenue recovery as clients make hiring decisions more quickly.
Franchise Model ResilienceComprehensive franchise support including working capital financing, workers' compensation coverage, proprietary technology, and access to national clients helps franchisees sustain business and protect network profitability.
Bears Say
Hiring DelaysWidespread employer delays and suspensions in hiring decisions have subdued staffing demand and reduced new client placements.
Revenue VulnerabilityTotal revenue remains vulnerable to prolonged softness in employer hiring, which could constrain cash flow and payout capacity.
System-wide Sales PressureSubdued hiring trends have pressured system-wide sales, limiting top-line momentum across the network.
HireQuest News
HQI FAQ
What was HireQuest, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
HireQuest, Inc. lowest stock price was $7.38 and its highest was $13.38 in the past 12 months.
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap?
HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap is $181.39M.
When is HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were HireQuest, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
HireQuest, Inc. released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.11 by $0.02.
Is HireQuest, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts HireQuest, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does HireQuest, Inc. pay dividends?
HireQuest, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.06 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.55%. See more information on HireQuest, Inc. dividends here
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
HireQuest, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does HireQuest, Inc. have?
HireQuest, Inc. has 13,900,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to HireQuest, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
HireQuest, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.11. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.482%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of HireQuest, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HQI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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HireQuest Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$15.00 (43.68% Upside)
$15.00 (43.68% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-33.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
HireQuest, Inc.
HireQuest, Inc. provides temporary staffing solutions in the United States. The company provides temporary staffing services, including skilled and semi-skilled labor and industrial personnel, clerical and administrative personnel, and construction personnel. As of December 31, 2021, the company had a network of approximately 216 franchisee-owned offices in 36 states and the District of Columbia. In addition, the company specializes in commercial drivers. It serves customers primarily in the construction, industrial/manufacturing, warehousing, hospitality, recycling/waste management, disaster recovery, logistics, auctioneering, construction, landscaping, and retail industries. The company was formerly known as Command Center, Inc. and changed its name to HireQuest, Inc. in September 2019.HireQuest, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
HQI Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a largely positive tone: HireQuest reported continued profitability, disciplined expense control, a strong long-term growth track record, and adequate liquidity (undrawn credit facility). Management highlighted improving weekly demand trends into Q2 and a strategic $105M offer to expand the on-demand business. However, the quarter showed notable top-line pressure (total revenue down ~12.7% and reported system-wide sales down ~13.3%), a decline in cash balances, and modest EBITDA compression. Many revenue declines were partly attributable to the MRI Network divestiture and early-quarter weather/seasonality headwinds, and management emphasized improving momentum and strategic opportunities going forward.View all HQI earnings summariesHQI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$15.00
▲(43.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
45.45% Insiders
3.10% Mutual Funds
3.38% Other Institutional Investors
45.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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