HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)
| Market Cap | 175.65M +24.1% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 29.69M -11.8% |
| Net Income | 6.53M +91.1% |
| EPS | 0.46 +91.8% |
| Shares Out | 13.94M |
| PE Ratio | 26.25 |
| Forward PE | 23.33 |
| Dividend | $0.24 (1.88%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 29,403 |
| Open | 13.15 |
| Previous Close | 13.02 |
| Day's Range | 11.91 - 13.15 |
| 52-Week Range | 7.38 - 14.54 |
| Beta | 1.11 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 15.00 (+19.05%) |
| Earnings Date | Aug 6, 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst 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 19.05% from the latest price.
News
HireQuest Transcript: AGM 2026
The meeting covered director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval. All proposals passed, and no shareholder questions or alternative nominations were presented. The meeting was webcast and properly convened.
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...
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...
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…
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…
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.
HireQuest Earnings release: Q1 2026
HireQuest released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 12, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
HireQuest Quarterly report: Q1 2026
HireQuest has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 12, 2026.
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 ...
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...
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...
HireQuest Slides: Investor presentation
HireQuest has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 8, 2026.
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...
HireQuest Proxy statement: Proxy filing
HireQuest filed a proxy statement on April 30, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
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.
HireQuest Annual report: Q4 2025
HireQuest has published its Q4 2025 annual report on March 30, 2026.
HireQuest Earnings release: Q4 2025
HireQuest released its Q4 2025 earnings on March 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
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…
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...
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...
HireQuest management to meet virtually with Barrington
Virtual Meeting to be held on January 22 hosted by Barrington.
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.
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...
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...
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...