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HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)
NASDAQ:HQI
HQI Stock Chart & Stats
$8.56
$0.29(2.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$8.56
$0.29(2.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.04 - $15.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.76K
Average Volume (3M)9.82K
Market Cap
$124.08M
Enterprise Value$141.70M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.67M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.33M
Price to Earnings (P/E)49.6
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Nov 06, 2025EPS Estimate
0.16Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 29, 2025Dividend Yield2.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding14,100,000
10 Day Avg. Volume12,525
30 Day Avg. Volume9,825
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)N/A
P/FCF RatioN/A
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.14
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda24.78
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.00Price Target Upside51.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceDespite revenue headwinds, management remains pleased with solid profitability, attributing success to the strength and resilience of its franchise business model and a continued focus on expense management.
RevenueFranchise royalty fees, which accounted for a significant portion of revenue, were higher than estimated, reaching $7.3 million compared to the forecasted $7.0 million.
Bears Say
Employment TrendsRecent softness in U.S. manufacturing employment is impacting demand for the company’s services, affecting system-wide sales for HireQuest Direct and executive search offerings.
Industry ChallengesSofter sales trends are a reflection of the challenging environment that has impacted the staffing industry for over two years.
HireQuest News
HQI FAQ
What was HireQuest, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
HireQuest, Inc. lowest stock price was $8.04 and its highest was $15.75 in the past 12 months.
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap?
HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap is $124.08M.
When is HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 06, 2025 which is in 12 days.
How were HireQuest, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
HireQuest, Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2025. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.12 by $0.03.
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 2.8%. See more information on HireQuest, Inc. dividends here
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
HireQuest, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.16.
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 $0.15 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.12. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.032%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of HireQuest, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HQI
HireQuest Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$13.00 (51.87% Upside)
$13.00 (51.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HQI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 15.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-36.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-12.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
HireQuest, Inc.
HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) is a prominent staffing solutions provider that specializes in offering temporary and permanent workforce solutions across various sectors, including industrial, clerical, and healthcare services. With a focus on meeting the unique staffing needs of businesses, HireQuest operates through a network of franchise locations, providing clients with flexible employment solutions and a robust talent pool. The company is dedicated to streamlining the hiring process for employers while also supporting job seekers in finding suitable employment opportunities.
HQI Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The earnings call highlighted HireQuest's strong financial position and ability to pursue acquisitions, as well as cost savings in workers' compensation. However, these positives were overshadowed by declining revenues, franchise royalties, and net income, along with challenges in the franchise network. The overall sentiment of the call is negative due to significant revenue declines and franchisee non-renewals.View all HQI earnings summariesHQI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$13.00
▲(51.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
61.02% Insiders
3.18% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
32.11% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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