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 - $14.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.76K
Average Volume (3M)32.65K
Market Cap
$175.14M
Enterprise Value$180.49M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.01M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.8
Beta0.53
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 Cap1.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.08
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.42
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.69
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 SheetZero reported debt and sizable equity provide durable financial flexibility, lowering solvency risk and supporting capital allocation choices (dividends, opportunistic M&A, or absorbing cyclical troughs). This structural strength reduces refinancing risk and preserves strategic optionality over months to years.
High Margins & Cash GenerationSustained high gross and net margins plus FCF that approximates net income indicate durable earnings quality and pricing power in core staffing operations. Reliable cash conversion supports reinvestment, dividends and disciplined M&A without immediate reliance on external financing.
Franchise Model & Operational DisciplineA franchise-based, low-capital model creates recurring, scalable fee income and reduces cyclicality versus pure staffing operations. Combined with demonstrated expense discipline (lower SG&A), this supports margin resilience and scalable growth over multi-quarter horizons while enabling targeted M&A integration.
Bears Say
Top-line WeaknessPersistent revenue declines since 2023 undermine franchise-fee growth and limit operating leverage. Because royalties and company staffing revenues are tied to system-wide sales, prolonged top-line weakness compresses medium-term growth prospects and constrains reinvestment and margin expansion.
Working Capital StrainA sharp cash decline paired with rising receivables increases reliance on the undrawn credit facility and heightens short-to-medium-term liquidity risk. Working-capital pressure can restrict operational flexibility, delay franchise support, and complicate M&A funding if patterns persist.
Cyclical Industry & Acquisition UncertaintyExposure to a structurally soft temporary-staffing market and uncertainty around a large proposed acquisition raise durable execution risk. Cyclical demand swings and an unclosed deal could impair projected scale benefits, integration costs, and near-term earnings predictability over the coming quarters.
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 $175.14M.
When is HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 46 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
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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
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
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. is a temporary staffing solutions provider operating throughout the United States. The company supplies temporary personnel for a wide array of roles, including skilled and semi-skilled labor, industrial positions, clerical and administrative support, construction work, and specialized commercial driving. As of December 31, 2021, HireQuest had a substantial reach, with approximately 216 franchisee-owned offices spanning 36 states and the District of Columbia. Its diverse clientele primarily operates within industries such as construction, industrial manufacturing, warehousing, hospitality, recycling and waste management, disaster recovery, logistics, auctioneering, landscaping, and retail. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina, the company previously operated as Command Center, Inc., changing its name to HireQuest, Inc. in September 2019.
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
44.96% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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