Hirequest Inc (HQI)

Currency in USD
11.90
+0.16(+1.36%)
Closed·
11.900.00(0.00%)
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Unusual trading volume
Earnings results expected in 0 days
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Day's Range
11.5312.10
52 wk Range
7.3812.48
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
11.74
Open
11.7
Day's Range
11.53-12.1
52 wk Range
7.38-12.48
Volume
37.45K
Average Volume (3m)
18.52K
1-Year Change
17.9386%
Book Value / Share
4.85
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Price Target
14.00
Upside
+17.65%
Members' Sentiments
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Hirequest Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
2 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 14.00
(+17.65% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DA Davidson
Buy15.00+26.05%15.00Maintain31-03-2026
DA Davidson
Buy15.00+26.05%15.00Maintain02-12-2025
DA Davidson
Buy15.00+26.05%15.00Maintain14-05-2025
DA Davidson
Buy15.00+26.05%16.00Maintain09-05-2025

Hirequest Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • HireQuest Q4 2025 EPS of $0.19 beat forecast by 58.33%, but revenue of $7.0M missed estimates by 6.79%, down 13% year-over-year
  • Net income fell 27.3% to $1.6M; adjusted EBITDA declined 10.5% to $3.4M despite stable adjusted net income of $2.7M through cost management
  • Stock declined 1.31% to $9.94 on mixed results; company executing $20M share repurchase program amid cautious investor sentiment
  • Strategic restructuring of MRI Network underway with experienced franchise operators to enhance future performance and operational efficiency
  • Management expects market stabilization in 2026 with no hiring boom or bust; no specific financial guidance provided for upcoming quarters
Last Updated: 31-03-2026, 02:44 am
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Earnings

Latest Release
30-03-2026
EPS / Forecast
0.19 / 0.12
Revenue / Forecast
7M / 7.51M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.47%
Dividend Yield
2.08%
Industry Median 1.38%
Annualised payout
0.24
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+19.14%
Growth Streak

HQI Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
25.3x7.3x12.7x
PEG Ratio
0.350.060.03
Price/Book
2.4x1.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.4x0.4x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
17.6%88.5%18.5%
Fair Value Upside
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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 trade names. The company serves construction, recycling, warehousing, logistics, auctioneering, manufacturing, hospitality, landscaping, and retail industries, as well as dental practices. HireQuest, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
697.07K4.97%8.18M
Other Institutional Investors
3.60M25.68%42.30M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
9.73M69.35%114.24M
Total
14.03M100.00%164.72M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Richard F & Lisa S Hermanns Dynasty Trust Dated July 16, 200817.26%24,21,05028,423
The Vanguard Group, Inc.2.08%2,91,8993,427

FAQ

What Is the Hirequest (HQI) Share Price Today?

The Hirequest share price today is 11.90.

What is the current Hirequest (HQI) share price and day range?

As of 07-05-2026, the Hirequest share price is 11.90, with a previous close of 11.74. The share price has ranged from 11.53 to 12.10 today, while the 52-week range spans from 7.38 to 12.48.

What Is the Hirequest Market Cap?

As of today, Hirequest market cap is 166.97M.

Does Hirequest Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Hirequest dividend yield is 2.02%.

What Is the Hirequest (HQI) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Hirequest is 14.00, with a high estimate of 15 and a low estimate of 13. 2 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Strong Buy and +17.65% Upside potential.

What Is Hirequest's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Hirequest EPS (TTM) is 0.47.

When Is the Next Hirequest Earnings Date?

Hirequest will release its next earnings report on 12-05-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is HQI a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

What Stock Exchange Does Hirequest Trade On?

Hirequest is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Hirequest?

The stock symbol for Hirequest is "HQI."

How Many Times Has Hirequest Stock Split?

Hirequest has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Hirequest Have?

Hirequest has 88 employees.
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