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HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)
NASDAQ:HQI
HQI Stock Chart & Stats
$11.22
$0.29(2.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$11.22
$0.29(2.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.38 - $15.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.76K
Average Volume (3M)32.65K
Market Cap
$158.34M
Enterprise Value$159.30M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.6
Beta0.44
Next Earnings
Mar 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.13Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.24
Shares Outstanding14,100,000
10 Day Avg. Volume66,047
30 Day Avg. Volume32,650
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.33
Price to Book (P/B)3.02
Price to Sales (P/S)5.66
P/FCF Ratio16.37
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.03
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.47
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.00Price Target Upside15.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Franchise Support ProgramsExtensive franchisee support—working capital financing, workers' compensation coverage, proprietary technology, and access to national clients—can help franchise locations operate more effectively and support a recovery in network revenue.
Franchisee Ownership IncentivesA franchise ownership model aligns incentives for owner-operators, encouraging cost discipline and performance focus that can improve branch-level margins compared with a salaried-branch model.
MRINetwork Leadership And StrategyTransitioning MRINetwork majority ownership to a group of franchise owner-operators and appointing a managing director aims to reset strategy, strengthen client relationships, and boost MRINetwork operational performance.
Bears Say
Executive Search Demand WeaknessSignificantly weaker demand in executive search and permanent placement within the MRINetwork is putting pressure on higher-margin revenues and could compress overall profitability.
Franchise AttritionA larger-than-expected non-renewal of MRI franchise agreements has reduced the count of franchised offices, weakening system capacity and constraining growth potential.
Service Adoption And Renewal RiskLower-than-anticipated adoption of new MRI support services left some franchisees unconvinced of the value received for royalty fees, contributing to weaker renewal rates and revenue uncertainty.
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 $15.75 in the past 12 months.
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap?
HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap is $158.34M.
When is HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 19, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were HireQuest, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
HireQuest, Inc. released its earnings results on Nov 06, 2025. The company reported $0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.155 by $0.085.
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 14,100,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to HireQuest, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
HireQuest, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.24 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.155. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.523%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$13.00 (15.86% Upside)
$13.00 (15.86% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $276.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-33.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.52%
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.
HQI Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
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.View all HQI earnings summariesHQI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$13.00
▲(15.86% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
79.29% Insiders
3.09% Mutual Funds
3.43% Other Institutional Investors
11.08% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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