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HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)
NASDAQ:HQI
HQI Stock Chart & Stats
$11.01
$0.29(2.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$11.01
$0.29(2.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.38 - $14.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.76K
Average Volume (3M)32.65K
Market Cap
$155.24M
Enterprise Value$156.34M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.6
Beta0.49
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/Revenue4.93
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.93
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.20
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.00Price Target Upside18.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)$30.36M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Client Demand StabilitySigns that demand has stabilized across the existing client base suggest the industry decline may have bottomed, supporting the potential for revenue improvement.
Franchise EconomicsFranchise ownership model gives owners strong financial incentives to maximize performance, which can drive higher local profitability compared with salaried branch manager models.
MRINetwork LeadershipTransitioning majority ownership of MRINetwork to a leadership group of franchise owner-operators and appointing a new managing director is expected to improve operating practices and unify the network for growth and client service.
Bears Say
Acquisition TimingThe timing of the MRI acquisition coincided with a softening in executive search demand, leaving the business more exposed to weaker market conditions.
Franchise AttritionA larger-than-expected non-renewal of franchise agreements has led to a notable decline in MRI franchised offices, reducing network scale and revenue potential.
Support AdoptionUptake of newly launched franchisee support services has been lower than expected, with some franchisees perceiving insufficient value for franchise royalty fees, which may pressure renewal rates.
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 $14.20 in the past 12 months.
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap?
HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap is $155.24M.
When is HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 19, 2026 which is in 10 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 15.528%.
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:
$13.00 (18.07% Upside)
$13.00 (18.07% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $276.0K 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
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
▲(18.07% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
62.12% Insiders
3.09% Mutual Funds
3.39% Other Institutional Investors
28.30% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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