HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)

NASDAQ: HQI · Real-Time Price · USD
12.05
-0.18 (-1.43%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
11.94
-0.11 (-0.87%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 4:10 PM EDT
Market Cap167.53M +13.8%
Revenue (ttm)30.64M -11.4%
Net Income6.33M +72.4%
EPS0.45 +71.9%
Shares Out 14.03M
PE Ratio25.40
Forward PE22.11
Dividend$0.24 (2.01%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 2, 2026
Volume12,755
Open12.19
Previous Close12.22
Day's Range12.05 - 12.39
52-Week Range7.38 - 12.48
Beta1.08
AnalystsBuy
Price Target13.00 (+7.93%)
Earnings DateMay 12, 2026

About HQI

HireQuest, Inc. provides staffing solutions in the United States. The company offers direct-dispatch, executive search, commercial staffing, unskilled and semi-skilled industrial, construction personnel, skilled and semi-skilled industrial personnel, clerical and administrative personnel, permanent placement, commercial and non-CDL drivers, skilled personnel, and executive placement and consultant services. It offers its services under the HireQuest Direct, HireQuest, Snelling, DriverQuest, HireQuest Health, Northbound Executive Search, and MRI... [Read more]

Founded 2002
Employees 88
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol HQI
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, HireQuest's revenue was $30.64 million, a decrease of -11.44% compared to the previous year's $34.60 million. Earnings were $6.33 million, an increase of 72.39%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to one analyst, the rating for HQI stock is "Buy" and the 12-month stock price target is $13.0.

Price Target
$13.0
(7.93% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

HireQuest, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

GOOSE CREEK, S.C., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct-hire recruiting services, today announced that its Board of Directors has...

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

HireQuest to Hold First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call on Tuesday, May 12, 2026

GOOSE CREEK, S.C., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct-hire recruiting services, today announced that it will hold a conferen...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

HireQuest Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Revenue and system-wide sales declined year-over-year, but profitability was maintained and working capital improved. Strategic divestiture of MRINetwork's permanent placement business and a $20 million share repurchase program were key developments. Labor market stabilization is expected in 2026.

5 weeks ago - Transcripts

HireQuest reports Q4 adjusted EPS 19c vs. 19c last year

Reports Q4 revenue $7M vs. $8.1M last year. Rick Hermanns, HireQuest’s (HQI) President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We remained solidly profitable in both the fourth quarter and full year

5 weeks ago - TheFly

HireQuest Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025

GOOSE CREEK, S.C., March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today reported financial results for the fourth qu...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

HireQuest to Hold Fourth Quarter and Year End 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on Monday, March 30, 2026

GOOSE CREEK, S.C., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today announced that it will hold a conference cal...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

HireQuest management to meet virtually with Barrington

Virtual Meeting to be held on January 22 hosted by Barrington.

3 months ago - TheFly

HireQuest announces $20M share repurchase program

HireQuest (HQI) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program that authorizes the company to repurchase up to $20M of its outstanding shares of common stock.

5 months ago - TheFly

HireQuest Announces $20 Million Share Repurchase Program

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. , Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) ("HireQuest" or the "Company"), a global franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today announced...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

HireQuest announces ownership structure change of MRINetwork

HireQuest (HQI) announced a new ownership structure for MRINetwork, its global executive search brand. The company has transitioned majority ownership to a newly formed leadership group made up of cur...

5 months ago - TheFly

HireQuest Announces Ownership Structure Change of MRINetwork to a New Leadership Group of Franchise Owners

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. , Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) a global franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today announced a new ownership structure for MRINetwo...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

2026 U.S. Labor Market Outlook: HireQuest Predicts a Year of Reset, Reallocation and Stabilization

Data from 400-office staffing and recruiting firm's network points to a 2026 labor market withrenewed demand for skilled work, flexible contract roles and stronger alignment betweenemployer and employ...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

HireQuest Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Q3 2025 saw continued profitability with $2.3M net income and improved adjusted EBITDA margin, despite a 9.8% revenue decline. Temp staffing outperformed, franchisee attrition stabilized, and M&A opportunities remain robust.

6 months ago - Transcripts

HireQuest Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 2025

GOOSE CREEK, SC / ACCESS Newswire / November 6, 2025 / HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today reported financial results for the...

6 months ago - Accesswire

HireQuest, Inc. to Hold Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, November 6, 2025

GOOSE CREEK, SC / ACCESS Newswire / October 23, 2025 / HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq:HQI), a national franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing services, today announced that ...

7 months ago - Accesswire

HireQuest Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025

Q2 2025 revenue declined 12% year-over-year amid a weak hiring environment and manufacturing contraction, with net income and adjusted EBITDA also down. Management remains focused on cost control, acquisitions, and is well positioned financially for future growth opportunities.

9 months ago - Transcripts

HireQuest Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2025

GOOSE CREEK, SC / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today reported financial results for the s...

9 months ago - Accesswire

HireQuest, Inc. to Hold Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, August 7, 2025

GOOSE CREEK, SC / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq:HQI), a national franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing services, today announced that it ...

10 months ago - Accesswire

HireQuest Transcript: AGM 2025

The meeting covered director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and vote frequency, with all proposals approved by stockholders. No questions were submitted during the Q&A session.

11 months ago - Transcripts

HireQuest responds to TrueBlue’s rejection of acquisition offer

HireQuest (HQI) issued the following statements in response to the announcement by TrueBlue (TBI) that its Board of Directors has rejected HireQuest’s previously announced proposal to acquire TrueBlue...

Other symbols: TBI
1 year ago - TheFly

HireQuest responds to TrueBlue rejection of acquisition proposal

HireQuest (HQI) issued the following statements in response to the announcement by TrueBlue (TBI) that its board of directors has rejected HireQuest’s previously announced proposal to acquire TrueBlue...

Other symbols: TBI
1 year ago - TheFly

HireQuest Responds to TrueBlue's Rejection of Its Acquisition Offer at $7.50 Per Share

HireQuest's Offer Provides Superior Value to TrueBlue's Stand-Alone Prospects GOOSE CREEK, SC / ACCESS Newswire / May 19, 2025 / HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq:HQI) today issued the following statements in r...

1 year ago - Accesswire

TrueBlue Adopts Limited Duration Shareholder Rights Agreement

TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has unanimously resolved to adopt...

Other symbols: TBI
1 year ago - Business Wire

Hirequest Inc trading resumes

09:15 EDT Hirequest (HQI) Inc trading resumes

1 year ago - TheFly

Hirequest Inc trading halted, news pending

08:40 EDT Hirequest (HQI) Inc trading halted, news pending

1 year ago - TheFly