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HireQuest(NASDAQ) HQI

Current Price$12.93
Market Cap$179.31MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2019)+151%
5 Year-27%
1 Year+28%
1 Month+2%
HireQuest last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 12.902026-07-24
HireQuest stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+6.52%USD 12.112026-07-17
1 month+1.74%USD 12.682026-06-24
3 month+17.17%USD 11.012026-04-24
Year to date+23.94%USD 10.412025-12-31
1 year+27.53%USD 10.122025-07-24
3 year-45.64%USD 23.732023-07-25
5 year-27.48%USD 17.792021-07-23
Since inception+150.9%USD 5.142019-07-17

HireQuest Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$179.31MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$29.69M

Net Income (TTM)

$6.53M

EPS (TTM)

$0.47

P/E Ratio

27.61

Dividend

$0.24

Beta (Volatility)

0.80 (Low)

Price

$12.93

Volume

117

Open

$12.86

Previous Close

$12.93

Daily Range

$12.86 - $13.16

52-Week Range

$7.38 - $14.54

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 2026

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About HireQuest

HireQuest connects businesses with temporary workers for jobs like construction and office support. Its services help companies fill short-term staffing gaps quickly. Workers benefit from daily job opportunities and fast pay.

Staffing, Simplified: What HireQuest Offers

  • HireQuest Direct: Daily jobs for construction and light industrial work; 48.2% of franchise royalties in 2025.
  • Snelling and HireQuest: Longer-term placements in industrial and office roles; 29.6% of franchise royalties in 2025.
  • TradeCorp: Short-term skilled construction staffing; 2.9% of franchise royalties in 2025.
  • DriverQuest: Commercial and non-commercial driver staffing; included with TradeCorp at 2.9% of franchise royalties in 2025.
  • HireQuest Health: Staffing for healthcare and dental jobs; 0.7% of franchise royalties in 2025.
  • Professional Recruiting: Executive and managerial recruitment via Northbound, MRI, and SearchPath; 18.5% of franchise royalties in 2025.

Growth Spurts and Strategic Moves

  • Acquired 10 TEC Staffing Services locations in Arkansas in 2023.
  • Bought one Ready Temporary Services location in Denver in 2024.
  • Divested part of MRINetwork in 2025, keeping a 40% stake.
  • Expanded to 413 franchisee-owned offices in 43 states and 14 countries by 2025.
  • Launched a $20 million share repurchase program in December 2025.

What Makes HireQuest Stand Out

HireQuest uses a franchise model, so most offices are locally owned. This approach reduces corporate costs and encourages franchisees to serve clients well. Proprietary software and daily dispatch systems help match workers to jobs efficiently.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Total revenue was $30.6 million in 2025, down 11.4% from 2024.
  • System-wide sales reached $500.2 million in 2025, down 11.3% year-over-year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $14.1 million in 2025, down 13% from 2024.
  • Operating income rose to $6.3 million in 2025, up from $4.4 million in 2024.

Bottom Line

HireQuest has grown through acquisitions and a franchise model, adapting to industry shifts. Its focus on diverse staffing solutions and cost efficiency shapes its position in the staffing market.

AI Generated • Apr 16, 2026

Industry

Professional Services

Sector

Industrials

Employees

75,895

CEO

Richard F. Hermanns, MBA

Website

hirequest.com

Headquarters

Goose Creek, SC 29445, US

HQI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

100.00%

Operating Margin

22.63%

Net Income Margin

21.98%

Return on Equity

9.69%

Return on Capital

10.18%

Return on Assets

7.16%

Earnings Yield

3.62%

Dividend Yield

1.86%

Payout Ratio

51.60%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$179.31MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

13.90M

Volume

117

Avg. Volume

16.41K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$29.69M

Operating Income

$6.72M

EBITDA

$10.16M

Operating Cash Flow

$10.44M

Capital Expenditure

-$34.00K

Free Cash Flow

$10.41M

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.01M

Total Debt

$0.00

HireQuest Performance Analysis

HireQuest annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 30,952,00037.4%
20232023-12-31USD 37,882,00022.4%
20242024-12-31USD 34,598,000-8.7%
20252025-12-31USD 30,640,000-11.4%
HireQuest sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-302.2%
Q32025-09-3011.2%
Q42025-12-31-17.2%
Q12026-03-31-7.2%
HireQuest annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.914.3%
20232023-12-31USD 0.44-51.0%
20242024-12-31USD 0.26-40.7%
20252025-12-31USD 0.4571.6%
HireQuest sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-22.3%
Q32025-09-30111.1%
Q42025-12-31-25.0%
Q12026-03-31-8.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$6.52M

-12.7%

Gross Profit

$6.52M

-12.7%

Gross Margin

100.00%

N/A

Market Cap

$179.31MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$2.13M

N/A

Employees

84

N/A

Net Income

$1.56M

+14.5%

EBITDA

$2.62M

+5.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.01M

-51.4%

Total Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Accounts Receivable

$46.04M

+5.3%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Short Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Return on Assets

7.16%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

9.35%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$250.00K

-86.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$250.00K

-86.5%

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Questions About HQI

What is the current price of HireQuest?

HireQuest is trading at $12.93 per share.

What is the 52-week range for HireQuest?

Over the past 52 weeks, HireQuest has traded between $7.38 and $14.54.

How much debt does HireQuest have?

As of the most recent reporting period, HireQuest reported total debt of $0.00.

How much cash does HireQuest have on hand?

HireQuest reported $1.01M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is HireQuest’s dividend yield?

HireQuest currently has a dividend yield of 1.86%.

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