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HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)
NASDAQ:HQI
HQI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.04 - $15.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.76K
Average Volume (3M)18.29K
Market Cap
$136.36M
Enterprise ValueN/A
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.62M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.0
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2025EPS Estimate
0.12Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 03, 2025Dividend Yield2.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding14,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume22,298
30 Day Avg. Volume18,294
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.62
Price to Book (P/B)2.69
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio14.52
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.00Price Target Upside33.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Expense ManagementManagement was pleased with the continuation of solid profitability in the quarter despite revenue headwinds, which the company attributed to the strength and resiliency of its franchise business model and a continued focus on expense management.
Revenue GrowthQ3/24 results exceed estimates with total revenue increasing 1.6% YOY to $9.4 million, surpassing both internal and consensus estimates.
Workers' Compensation CostsThe continued favorable trend in workers’ compensation was aided by the renegotiation and subsequent renewal of the company’s workers’ compensation insurance policy.
Bears Say
Franchise Royalty FeesFranchise royalty fees accounted for 93% of Q1/25 revenue and declined -11.1% YOY to $7.0 million, lower than our estimate of $7.7 million.
Net LossHireQuest reported a GAAP net loss per share of ($0.16) for Q3/24 due to a one-time non-cash impairment charge for the acquired MRINetwork assets.
Sales PerformanceSystem-wide sales from executive search and permanent placement continued to be soft, declining 20.6% YOY in Q4/24 and 18.6% YOY in full-year 2024.
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Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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Ownership Overview
61.28% Insiders
3.11% Mutual Funds
3.27% Other Institutional Investors
28.34% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
HQI FAQ
What was HireQuest, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
HireQuest, Inc. lowest stock price was $9.04 and its highest was $15.75 in the past 12 months.
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap?
HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap is $136.36M.
When is HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2025 which is in 79 days.
How were HireQuest, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
HireQuest, Inc. released its earnings results on May 08, 2025. The company reported $0.1 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.135 by -$0.035.
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 $0.059 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.46%. See more information on HireQuest, Inc. dividends here
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
HireQuest, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.12.
How many shares outstanding does HireQuest, Inc. have?
HireQuest, Inc. has 14,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to HireQuest, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
HireQuest, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.1 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.135. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.644%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of HireQuest, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HQI
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HireQuest Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$13.00 (33.47% Upside)
$13.00 (33.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HQI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $17.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-22.07%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.52%
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.
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HQI Earnings Call
Q1 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a challenging quarter for HireQuest, with declines in revenue and profitability metrics due to macroeconomic headwinds. However, the company is optimistic about its M&A pipeline and benefits from stricter immigration enforcement, with strong expense management contributing to profitability. Despite the negative financial results, strategic initiatives and franchise model resilience provide a positive outlook.Read More>---
HQI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$13.00
▲(33.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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