HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)
| Market Cap | 244.33M +107.9% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 30.15M -7.5% |
| Net Income | 8.16M +234.8% |
| EPS | 0.58 +232.8% |
| Shares Out | 13.89M |
| PE Ratio | 30.28 |
| Forward PE | 23.45 |
| Dividend | $0.24 (1.36%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 12,657 |
| Open | 16.77 |
| Previous Close | 17.21 |
| Day's Range | 16.77 - 18.02 |
| 52-Week Range | 7.38 - 20.84 |
| Beta | 1.31 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 19.00 (+8.02%) |
| Earnings Date | Nov 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 2 analysts, the average rating for HQI stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $19.0, which is an increase of 8.02% from the latest price.
News
HireQuest to Hold Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, November 12, 2026
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct-hire recruiting services, today announced that it will hold a conferenc...
HireQuest management to meet virtually with Barrington
Virtual Meeting to be held on October 15 hosted by Barrington.
HireQuest to Participate in William Blair Human Capital Services Virtual Conference
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct hire recruiting services, today announced that management will particip...
Manufacturing Staffing Demand Running Three Times Above Pre-Pandemic Levels, HireQuest Data Shows
Staffing and recruiting network's expanding manufacturing business suggests sector hiring remains strong, despite mixed national employment data GOOSE CREEK, S.C., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New da...
HireQuest price target raised to $19 from $15 at Barrington
Barrington analyst Kevin Steinke raised the firm’s price target on HireQuest (HQI) to $19 from $15 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm cites increased estimates following…
HireQuest, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today announced that its Board of Directors h...
HireQuest price target raised to $19 from $15 at DA Davidson
DA Davidson raised the firm’s price target on HireQuest (HQI) to $19 from $15 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after its Q2 results. Sales grew for the…
HireQuest reports Q2 EPS 19c vs. 8c las year
Reports Q2 revenue $8.1M vs. $7.6M last year. Reports Q2 system-wide sales $117.8M vs. $125.9M last year. The decrease was primarily related to $17.7M in system-wide sales related to the…
HireQuest reports Q2 EPS 19c vs. 8c last year
Reports Q2 revenue $8.1M vs. $7.6M last year. Reports Q2 system-wide sales $117.8M vs. $125.9M last year. The decrease was primarily related to $17.7M in system-wide sales related to the…
HireQuest Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Q2 2026 saw a return to year-over-year revenue growth, driven by improved demand, strong franchise performance, and disciplined expense management. Profitability and cash flow improved, with continued momentum into Q3 and a robust outlook for the rest of 2026.
HireQuest Earnings release: Q2 2026
HireQuest released its Q2 2026 earnings on August 10, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
HireQuest Quarterly report: Q2 2026
HireQuest has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on August 10, 2026.
HireQuest Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2026
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct-hire recruiting services, today reported financial results for the seco...
HireQuest to Hold Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call on Monday, August 10, 2026
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct-hire recruiting services, today announced that it will hold a conferenc...
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 Slides: Investor presentation
HireQuest has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 8, 2026.