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HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)
NASDAQ:HQI
HQI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$10.21 - $15.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.76K
Average Volume (3M)17.94K
Market Cap
$150.08M
Enterprise Value$202.75M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$53.56K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$913.15K
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.6
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
May 08, 2025EPS Estimate
0.14Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 03, 2025Dividend Yield2.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.26
Shares Outstanding14,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume17,279
30 Day Avg. Volume17,940
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)5.09
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)11.10
P/FCF Ratio10.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.35
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda41.39
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.00Price Target Upside47.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
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HireQuest News
PremiumCompany Announcements
HireQuest Announces CFO Retirement and Successor
PremiumCompany Announcements
HireQuest, Inc. Navigates Challenges with Profitability Focus
PremiumCompany Announcements
HireQuest, Inc. Reports 2024 Financial Results---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings PerformanceQ4/24 adjusted EPS of $0.19 increased slightly from $0.18 a year ago, which matched the consensus and exceeded the estimate of $0.17.
Profitability IncreaseQ3/24 adjusted EBITDA increased 32% YOY to $4.9 million, marking the highest quarterly adjusted EBITDA since Q3/22.
Revenue GrowthQ3/24 results exceed estimates with total revenue increasing 1.6% YOY to $9.4 million, surpassing both internal and consensus estimates.
Bears Say
Impairment Charge ImpactHireQuest 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.
Revenue DeclineFranchise royalty fees accounted for 95% of Q4/24 revenue and declined -14% YOY to $7.6 million, coming in lower than the estimate of $8.7 million.
Sales PerformanceSystem-wide sales from executive search and permanent placement continued to be soft, declining 20.6% YOY in Q4/24 and 18.6% YOY in full-year 2024.
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Ownership Overview
61.28% Insiders
3.13% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
31.60% 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 $10.21 and its highest was $15.75 in the past 12 months.
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap?
HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap is $150.08M.
When is HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2025 which is in 21 days.
How were HireQuest, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
HireQuest, Inc. released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2025. The company reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.185 by $0.005.
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 2.25%. See more information on HireQuest, Inc. dividends here
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
HireQuest, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.14.
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 $0.19 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.185. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.077%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$16.00 (47.47% Upside)
$16.00 (47.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HQI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $17.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-14.75%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-10.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
HireQuest, Inc.
HireQuest, Inc. provides temporary staffing solutions in the United States. The company provides temporary staffing services, including skilled and semi-skilled labor and industrial personnel, clerical and administrative personnel, and construction personnel. As of December 31, 2021, the company had a network of approximately 216 franchisee-owned offices in 36 states and the District of Columbia. In addition, the company specializes in commercial drivers. It serves customers primarily in the construction, industrial/manufacturing, warehousing, hospitality, recycling/waste management, disaster recovery, logistics, auctioneering, construction, landscaping, and retail industries. The company was formerly known as Command Center, Inc. and changed its name to HireQuest, Inc. in September 2019.HireQuest, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
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HQI Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a challenging year for HireQuest, with notable declines in revenue, system-wide sales, and franchise royalties. However, the company achieved profitability, improved SG&A cost management, and maintained a strong adjusted EBITDA margin. The continued strategic focus on M&A and operational improvements position the company well for recovery.Read More>---
HQI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.00
▲(47.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering HQI
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
4/17 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-7.06%
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