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HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)
NASDAQ:HQI
HQI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.39 - $15.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.76K
Average Volume (3M)13.53K
Market Cap
$198.38M
Enterprise Value$207.89M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)134.8
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Mar 20, 2025EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 03, 2025Dividend Yield1.65%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding14,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume20,352
30 Day Avg. Volume13,528
Standard Deviation0.12
R-Squared0.19
Alpha0.00645
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)5.63
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)12.30
P/FCF Ratio11.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda42.44
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.00Price Target Upside27.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering0
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HireQuest News
PremiumCompany Announcements
HireQuest Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend for 2025
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
Demand OutlookThe rates of decline in system-wide sales have lessened throughout 2024, indicating an improving demand outlook.
EarningsQ3/24 adjusted EBITDA increased 32% YOY to $4.9 million, marking the highest quarterly adjusted EBITDA since Q3/22.
RevenueTotal 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.
Bears Say
Market SoftnessSystem-wide sales from executive search and permanent placement services declined -14.5% YOY, reflecting softness in the market.
Net LossHireQuest reported a GAAP net loss per share of ($0.16) for Q3/24 due to a one-time non-cash impairment charge for the acquired MRINetwork assets.
Royalty FeesFranchise royalty fees accounted for 94% of Q2/24 revenue and were down -6% YOY to $8.2 million.
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Ownership Overview
61.25% Insiders
3.13% Mutual Funds
3.42% Other Institutional Investors
28.14% 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 $15.75 in the past 12 months.
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap?
HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap is $198.38M.
When is HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 20, 2025 which is in 27 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 $0.236 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.65%. 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.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HQI
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HireQuest Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$18.00 (27.03% Upside)
$18.00 (27.03% 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
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.97%
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
▲(27.03% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering HQI
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
6/16 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-1.71%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
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