HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)
| Market Cap | 167.53M +13.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.64M -11.4% |
| Net Income | 6.33M +72.4% |
| EPS | 0.45 +71.9% |
| Shares Out | 14.03M |
| PE Ratio | 25.40 |
| Forward PE | 22.11 |
| Dividend | $0.24 (2.01%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Volume | 12,755 |
| Open | 12.19 |
| Previous Close | 12.22 |
| Day's Range | 12.05 - 12.39 |
| 52-Week Range | 7.38 - 12.48 |
| Beta | 1.08 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 13.00 (+7.93%) |
| Earnings Date | May 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]
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 one analyst, the rating for HQI stock is "Buy" and the 12-month stock price target is $13.0.
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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.
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hirequest Inc trading halted, news pending
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