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HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)
NASDAQ:HQI
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HQI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$11.39 - $17.31
Previous Close$14.31
Volume25.38K
Average Volume (3M)15.42K
Market Cap
$196.14M
Enterprise Value$208.14M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.62M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.62M
Price to Earnings (P/E)133.3
Beta0.78
Next Earnings
Mar 20, 2025EPS Estimate
$0.19Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 02, 2024Dividend Yield1.71%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding14,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume16,692
30 Day Avg. Volume15,416
Standard Deviation0.12
R-Squared0.20
Alpha0.00984
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)3.19
Price to Sales (P/S)5.52
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)12.00
P/FCF Ratio11.60
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda35.65
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.00Price Target Upside25.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
HireQuest News
PremiumCompany Announcements
HireQuest Announces Quarterly Dividend for Shareholders
PremiumCompany Announcements
HireQuest, Inc. Reports Q3 2024 Financials
PremiumCompany Announcements
HireQuest Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Future Payments Uncertain
PremiumCompany Announcements
HireQuest Announces Dividend and Shares Financial Insights
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsQ3/24 adjusted EBITDA increased 32% YOY to $4.9 million, which exceeded estimates and marked the highest quarterly adjusted EBITDA since Q3/22.
Revenue GrowthTotal revenue (including service revenue) increased 1.6% YOY to $9.4 million, exceeding the estimate of $8.9 million and the consensus of $9.0 million.
Sales PerformanceSystem-wide sales for HireQuest’s temporary staffing brands grew 3.6% YOY in Q3/24, the first time that temporary staffing sales have grown since Q1/23.
Bears Say
EarningsHireQuest reported a GAAP net loss per share of ($0.16) due to a one-time non-cash impairment charge for the acquired MRINetwork assets.
Financial PerformanceHireQuest reported a GAAP net loss per share of ($0.16) due to a one-time non-cash impairment charge for the acquired MRINetwork assets.
Market ConditionsSystem-wide sales from executive search and permanent placement services declined -14.5% YOY, reflecting softness in the market.
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Ownership Overview
60.73% Insiders
3.07% Mutual Funds
3.81% Other Institutional Investors
28.32% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
HQI FAQ
What was HireQuest, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
HireQuest, Inc. lowest stock price was $11.39 and its highest was $17.31 in the past 12 months.
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 20, 2025 which is in 88 days.
How were HireQuest, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
HireQuest, Inc. released its earnings results on Nov 07, 2024. The company reported $0.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.04.
Is HireQuest, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts HireQuest, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does HireQuest, Inc. pay dividends?
HireQuest, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.059 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.71%. See more information on HireQuest, Inc. dividends here
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
HireQuest, Inc.’s EPS estimate is $0.19.
How many shares outstanding does HireQuest, Inc. have?
HireQuest, Inc. has 14,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to HireQuest, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
HireQuest, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.16. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.46%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of HireQuest, Inc.?
Among the largest hedge funds holding HireQuest, Inc.’s share is Bandera Partners. It holds HireQuest, Inc.’s shares valued at 4M.
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HireQuest Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$18.00 (25.79% Upside)
$18.00 (25.79% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HQI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $17.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
HireQuest, Inc.
HireQuest, Inc. engages in providing temporary staffing services. It also provides back office support team for HireQuest Direct and HireQuest franchised branch locations across the U. S. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Goose Creek, Sc.
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HQI Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture, with some positive indicators such as sequential revenue growth and expense management, but also significant challenges including a decline in system-wide sales and a substantial noncash impairment charge that affected profitability. The company's optimism about future demand and their ability to manage expenses provides some positive outlook, yet the current financial setbacks cannot be overlooked.Read More>---
HQI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$18.00
▲(25.79% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering HQI
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
8/16 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+1.44%
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