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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 - $14.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.76K
Average Volume (3M)32.65K
Market Cap
$172.50M
Enterprise Value$180.49M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.01M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.8
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.13Next 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 Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.08
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.00Price Target Upside43.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)$28.09M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-free Balance SheetHireQuest's zero total debt and sizable equity (~$67M vs ~$91M assets) provide durable financial flexibility. This capital structure supports continued dividends, disciplined M&A, and downside protection through staffing cycles, allowing strategic optionality without immediate financing pressure.
Consistent Cash GenerationFree cash flow that tracks earnings (~$10.4M TTM) signals solid cash conversion and earnings quality. Sustainable cash generation underpins recurring dividends and funds franchise expansion or targeted acquisitions, supporting long-term capital allocation and operational resilience.
Franchise Recurring Revenue & Track RecordA franchise-heavy model delivers recurring royalties and scalable growth with lower capital intensity. HireQuest's multi-year double-digit growth (2019–2025) demonstrates durable unit economics and a repeatable expansion playbook that can sustain margins and cash flow over business cycles.
Bears Say
Sustained Revenue DeclineOngoing top-line weakness since 2023 erodes the royalty base and scale advantages of the franchise model. Persistent revenue declines can compress operating leverage, slow franchise expansion, and reduce long-term free cash flow runway unless organic demand or acquisition-led growth reverses the trend.
Weakening Cash & Rising ReceivablesA sharp cash drop to ~$1.0M combined with a material AR build raises working-capital strain and liquidity reliance. Although an undrawn $40.3M facility exists, ongoing cash pressure can limit organic investment, make M&A financing more costly, and expose dividends to suspension if collections or demand weaken.
M&A Execution & TrueBlue UncertaintyA sizeable $105M acquisition proposal creates execution and financing risk relative to current cash and capacity. Integration of on‑demand operations could strain management focus and working capital, and the outcome is uncertain; failed or expensive deals could dilute returns and stress liquidity.
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 $14.54 in the past 12 months.
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap?
HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap is $172.50M.
When is HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 25 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 0.13.
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 9.481%.
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)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $13.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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 staffing solutions in the United States. The company offers direct-dispatch, executive search, commercial staffing, unskilled and semi-skilled industrial, construction personnel, skilled and semi-skilled industrial personnel, clerical and administrative personnel, permanent placement, commercial and non-CDL drivers, skilled personnel, and executive placement and consultant services. It offers its services under the HireQuest Direct, HireQuest, Snelling, DriverQuest, HireQuest Health, Northbound Executive Search, and MRI trade names. The company serves construction, recycling, warehousing, logistics, auctioneering, manufacturing, hospitality, landscaping, and retail industries, as well as dental practices. 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
3.08% Mutual Funds
3.38% Other Institutional Investors
44.81% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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