HQI Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of HQI?

Mr. John D. McAnnarVice President, Chief Legal Officer & Sec.Mr. David HartleyDirector of Corporation Devel.Mr. David S. BurnettChief Financial OfficerMr. Richard F. HermannsChairman, Pres & Chief Executive OfficerHeidi WindmuellerCorporation ControllerDave GerstnerVice President of OperationsMr. Cory SmithChief Accounting Officer & TreasurerMonica ReeseDirector of HR

NASDAQ : HQI

HireQuest

$17.32

0.49+2.91%

At Close 4:00 PM

66.26

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Stock Price Today

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) stock surged +2.91%, trading at $17.32 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $16.83. The stock opened at $16.86, fluctuating between $16.56 and $17.48 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

16.83

Prev. Close

241.45M

Market Cap

16.555

Day Low

24.39

P/E Ratio

0.71

EPS (TTM)

0.74

Cash Flow per Share

16.86

Open

13.94M

Number of Shares

17.48

Day High

39.76%

Free Float in %

4.55

Book Value

46.18K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Sep 18, 2026	16.78	17.48	16.70	17.32	46.18K
Sep 17, 2026	16.67	17.18	16.67	16.83	9.87K
Sep 16, 2026	16.65	16.69	16.43	16.69	10.47K
Sep 15, 2026	16.17	17.02	16.00	16.68	38.9K
Sep 14, 2026	16.07	16.38	15.89	16.15	14.52K
Sep 11, 2026	15.82	16.05	15.71	16.05	5.87K
Sep 10, 2026	15.67	16.18	15.53	15.84	15.51K
Sep 09, 2026	16.16	16.16	15.77	15.94	11.4K
Sep 08, 2026	16.01	16.51	15.79	16.27	16.17K
Sep 04, 2026	16.51	16.59	15.74	16.14	20.32K
Sep 03, 2026	16.83	16.88	16.15	16.62	14.49K
Sep 02, 2026	16.21	17.48	16.11	16.71	39.35K
Sep 01, 2026	15.91	16.32	15.58	16.07	13.82K
Aug 31, 2026	16.39	17.39	15.85	15.96	9.53K
Aug 28, 2026	16.03	17.09	16.03	16.38	25.42K
Aug 27, 2026	17.09	17.33	14.63	16.03	29.23K
Aug 26, 2026	17.40	17.50	16.90	17.06	11.27K
Aug 25, 2026	17.64	17.70	16.79	17.45	22.41K
Aug 24, 2026	17.14	17.78	16.99	17.62	29.99K
Aug 21, 2026	17.07	17.25	16.63	17.14	45.38K

Contact Details

Goose Creek, SC 29445

United States

https://hirequest.com 843 723 7400

About Company

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.

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Company Overview

HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI) closed at $17.32 USD, gaining $0.49 (2.91%) from the previous close of $16.83. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $7.38 and $19.01. With a market capitalization of about $241.45 million, HireQuest, Inc. is classified as a micro-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~1.15). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 21.08 thousand shares, trading with heavier-than-usual volume. Headquartered in Goose Creek, SC, HireQuest, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector and the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Led by CEO Richard F. Hermanns, the company employs approximately 88 people and listed since October 07, 2003. HireQuest, Inc. provides staffing solutions in the United States.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 8.59%, SMA50 14.57%, SMA200 24.94%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 67.05 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 0.58 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -21.32% below its high and over 65.24% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 20.19 thousand shares is in line with the 3-month average of 21.07 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

HireQuest, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 29.36, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 8.01 and a price-to-book ratio of 3.47 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 25.54, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

HireQuest, Inc. last paid a dividend of 0.24 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $20.72. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of -2.9% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.23. The next quarter is forecast at $0.13. Next year's EPS is expected at $73.00. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 4 Strong Buy ratings, 1 Buy ratings, 0 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $15.00 to $13.00. The high target offers -13.39% upside. The low target suggests -24.94% downside. The mean target is $13.80. This offers -20.32% upside. HireQuest, Inc. earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended August 10, 2026, missed forecasts by 76.92%. The prior quarter beat by 18.18%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -28.57% in May 08, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

HireQuest, Inc. has 13.89 million shares outstanding. The public float is 5.18 million shares, elevated short interest at 4.44% of float. This equals 238.73 thousand shares. The short ratio is 22.8 days. Institutional investors hold 30.41% of the float. Insiders own 61.22%. Hermanns Richard holds 2.98 million shares, JACKSON EDWARD has 2.62 million shares and Hagenbuch Lawrence F has 109.47 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net buying. They sold 0.00 shares across 0 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, HireQuest generated $37.88M in revenue, or $2.74 per share. Gross margin was 92.63%, operating margin 35.86%, and net profit margin 16.20%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 5.81% and ROE at 9.78%.
On valuation metrics, HireQuest trades at a P/E of 29.36, P/S of 8.01 and P/B of 3.47. The current ratio is 2.74 and quick ratio is 2.74. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is 422.97 days.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, HireQuest posted revenue of $37.88M, down slightly from $30.95M in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $35.09M (margin 92.63%). Operating income was $13.59M (margin 35.9%). Net income was$6.14M (EPS $0.45).
The company ended the quarter with $1.34M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $14.77M, and net debt of $13.42M. Total assets were $105.59M, with equity of $62.73M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $10.62M, free cash flow of $10.13M, and capital expenditures of - $488.00K.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that HireQuest, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -2.83%, with price expected at $16.83 by October 02, 2026, within a range of $15.73 to $17.97 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 44.63%, reaching $25.05 by December 17, 2026, with a range of $24.75 to $25.44. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -7.85%, with price at $15.96 by September 17, 2027, within a range of $14.70 to $16.87.

Key Takeaways

HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI) shares are flat 4.23% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows HireQuest, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 29.36. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Outperform territory and a mean price target of $20.21, suggesting 16.69% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-2.83% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (44.63% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-7.85% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) stock price?

HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) stock price is $17.32 in the last trading session. During the trading session, HQI stock reached the peak price of $17.48 while $16.56 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in HQI stock occurred in the recent session was 2.91% while the dollar amount for the price change in HQI stock was $0.49.

HQI's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed HQI is part of Staffing & Employment Services industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector. HireQuest, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of HQI?

Mr. John D. McAnnar
Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Sec.
Mr. David Hartley
Director of Corporation Devel.
Mr. David S. Burnett
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Richard F. Hermanns
Chairman, Pres & Chief Executive Officer
Heidi Windmueller
Corporation Controller
Dave Gerstner
Vice President of Operations
Mr. Cory Smith
Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer
Monica Reese
Director of HR

How HQI did perform over past 52-week?

HQI's closing price is 134.69% higher than its 52-week low of $7.38 where as its distance from 52-week high of $19.01 is -8.89%.

How many employees does HQI have?

Number of HQI employees currently stands at 88.

Link for HQI official website?

Official Website of HQI is: https://hirequest.com

How do I contact HQI?

HQI could be contacted at phone 843 723 7400 and can also be accessed through its website. HQI operates from 111 Springhall Drive, Goose Creek, SC 29445, United States.

How many shares of HQI are traded daily?

HQI stock volume for the day was 46.18K shares. The average number of HQI shares traded daily for last 3 months was 21.08K.

What is the market cap of HQI currently?

The market value of HQI currently stands at $241.45M with its latest stock price at $17.32 and 13.94M of its shares outstanding.

Employees	88
Beta	1.15
Sales or Revenue	$37.88M
5Y Sales Change%	-0.863%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Staffing & Employment Services

HQI Company Profile and Key Details

HireQuest

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Company Overview

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Dividend & Fair Value

Technical Performance

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Valuation Metrics

Price Forecast & Outlook

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