Hirequest Inc (HQI)

Currency in USD
12.78
+0.09(+0.71%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
12.5612.78
52 wk Range
7.3813.19
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
12.69
Open
12.56
Day's Range
12.56-12.78
52 wk Range
7.38-13.19
Volume
2.25K
Average Volume (3m)
18.51K
1-Year Change
30.8086%
Book Value / Share
4.8
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
15.00
Upside
+17.37%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
2 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

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 15.00
(+17.37% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DA Davidson
Buy15.00+17.37%15.00Maintain31/03/2026
DA Davidson
Buy15.00+17.37%15.00Maintain02/12/2025

Hirequest Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • HireQuest Q1 2026 EPS of $0.13 beat forecasts by 18.18%, but revenue of $6.5M missed estimates by 9.72%; stock fell 2.32% after-hours.
  • Revenue declined 12.7% YoY to $6.5M, while net income rose 7.1% to $1.6M, demonstrating strong cost management and operational leverage.
  • CEO Rick Hermanns cited strategic investments in national accounts driving commercial segment gains and stable customer relationships.
  • FY 2026 guidance projects EPS of $0.54 and revenue of $28.44M; FY 2027 targets EPS of $0.59 and revenue of $28.57M, signaling stable outlook.
  • Key risks include persistent revenue shortfalls, macroeconomic pressures on staffing demand, and potential integration challenges with acquisitions.
Last Updated: 12/05/2026, 22:18
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Earnings

Latest Release
12/05/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.13 / 0.11
Revenue / Forecast
6.5M / 7.2M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.48%
Dividend Yield
1.89%
Industry Median 1.41%
Annualised payout
0.24
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+9.86%
Growth Streak

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Relationship
P/E Ratio
26.4x7.5x12.2x
PEG Ratio
0.280.060.03
Price/Book
2.6x1.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
6.0x0.4x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
20.0%74.4%20.7%
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
695.49K4.99%8.38M
Other Institutional Investors
3.68M26.42%44.38M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
9.56M68.59%115.22M
Total
13.94M100.00%167.98M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Richard F & Lisa S Hermanns Dynasty Trust Dated July 16, 200818.08%2,521,05031,992
The Vanguard Group, Inc.2.09%291,8993,704

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FAQ

What Is the Hirequest (NASDAQ: HQI) Share Price Today?

The Hirequest stock price today is 12.78 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Hirequest (HQI) Trade On?

Hirequest is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Hirequest?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Hirequest is "HQI."

Does Hirequest Pay Dividends? What’s The Current HQI Dividend Yield?

Yes, HQI Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Hirequest dividend yield is 1.99%.

What Is the Current Hirequest Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Hirequest (NASDAQ: HQI) market cap is 178.16M USD.

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

The Hirequest EPS is currently 0.48 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Hirequest Earnings Date?

Hirequest's next earnings report will be released on 06/08/2026.

Is HQI a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Hirequest moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for HQI stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Hirequest Stock Split?

Hirequest has split 1 times. (See the HQI stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Hirequest Have?

Hirequest has 88 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Hirequest (NASDAQ: HQI)?

As of 27/05/2026, Hirequest (HQI) is trading at a share price of 12.78 USD, with a previous close of 12.69 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 12.56 USD to 12.78 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 7.38 USD to 13.19 USD.

What Is Hirequest (HQI) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Hirequest is 15.00 USD, with a high estimate of 15 USD and a low estimate of 15 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +17.37% Upside potential.

What Is the HQI Premarket Price?

HQI's last pre-market stock price is 12.70 USD. The pre-market share volume is 280.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.01, or 0.08%.
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