HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)

NASDAQ: HQI · Real-Time Price · USD
13.15
+0.10 (0.77%)
At close: May 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
12.90
-0.25 (-1.90%)
After-hours: May 29, 2026, 6:59 PM EDT
Market Cap183.31M +40.5%
Revenue (ttm)29.69M -11.8%
Net Income6.53M +91.1%
EPS0.46 +91.8%
Shares Out 13.94M
PE Ratio27.39
Forward PE23.48
Dividend$0.24 (1.84%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 1, 2026
Volume31,651
Open13.10
Previous Close13.05
Day's Range12.63 - 13.39
52-Week Range7.38 - 13.39
Beta1.08
AnalystsBuy
Price Target15.00 (+14.07%)
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 2 analysts, the average rating for HQI stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $15.0, which is an increase of 14.07% from the latest price.

Price Target
$15.0
(14.07% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

TrueBlue board rejects proposal from HireQuest for on-demand business

TrueBlue (TBI) announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected the unsolicited, non-binding proposal from HireQuest (HQI) to acquire the On-Demand segment of TrueBlue’s PeopleReady busi...

Other symbols: TBI
3 days ago - TheFly

TrueBlue Board of Directors Unanimously Rejects Unsolicited Proposal from HireQuest for On-Demand Business

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 rejected the unso...

Other symbols: TBI
3 days ago - Business Wire

HireQuest price target raised to $15 from $13 at Barrington

Barrington analyst Kevin Steinke raised the firm’s price target on HireQuest (HQI) to $15 from $13 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company’s Q1 report shows signs…

11 days ago - TheFly

HireQuest Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

HireQuest NASDAQ: HQI reported lower first-quarter revenue following the divestiture of certain MRI Network assets, while management said demand trends improved as the quarter progressed and have beco...

17 days ago - MarketBeat

HireQuest report Q1 EPS 13c. vs. 13c last year

Reports Q1 revenue $6.5M vs. $7.5M last year. Reports Q1 system-wide sales decreased 13.4% to $102.6M compared to $118.4M last year. Q1 of 2025 included approximately $16.0M in system-wide sales…

17 days ago - TheFly

HireQuest Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw resilient profitability and operational execution despite a soft staffing market, with commercial segments driving growth and favorable trends emerging in Q2. The company remains debt-free, continues regular dividends, and has made a $105M offer for TrueBlue’s PeopleReady segment.

17 days ago - Transcripts

HireQuest Earnings release: Q1 2026

HireQuest released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 12, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

17 days ago - Filings

HireQuest Quarterly report: Q1 2026

HireQuest has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 12, 2026.

17 days ago - Filings

HIREQUEST ISSUES OFFER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TRUEBLUE, INC.

Cash offer values the on-demand segment of TrueBlue, Inc. in excess of $100 million GOOSE CREEK, S.C., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI) announced today that it has submitted ...

Other symbols: TBI
17 days ago - PRNewsWire

HireQuest Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2026

GOOSE CREEK, S.C., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct-hire recruiting services, today reported financial results for the first...

17 days ago - PRNewsWire

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...

21 days ago - PRNewsWire

HireQuest Slides: Investor presentation

HireQuest has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 8, 2026.

22 days ago - Filings

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...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

HireQuest Proxy statement: Proxy filing

HireQuest filed a proxy statement on April 30, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

4 weeks ago - Filings

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.

2 months ago - Transcripts

HireQuest Annual report: Q4 2025

HireQuest has published its Q4 2025 annual report on March 30, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

HireQuest Earnings release: Q4 2025

HireQuest released its Q4 2025 earnings on March 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

2 months ago - Filings

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…

2 months 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...

2 months 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...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

HireQuest management to meet virtually with Barrington

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

4 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...

6 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...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire