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HQI Stock - HireQuest, Inc.
Industrials|Staffing & Employment ServicesNASDAQ
$10.82+0.42%
+$0.04 (+0.42%) • Jan 9
80
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.BUY
High Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.79
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).100
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.76
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+38.6%upside
Target: $15.00
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ENTRY ZONE$10.72 – $10.93
TARGET (TP)$15.00
STOP LOSS$9.96
RISK/REWARD1:4.8
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.10
52W High$15.75
52W Low$7.38
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $34.60M | $37.88M | $30.95M | $22.53M | $13.81M |
| Gross Profit | $34.60M | $37.88M | $30.95M | $22.53M | $13.81M |
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Operating Income | $4.37M | $10.64M | $16.04M | $7.65M | $4.98M |
| Net Income | $3.67M | $6.13M | $12.46M | $11.85M | $5.36M |
| Net Margin | 10.6% | 16.2% | 40.2% | 52.6% | 38.8% |
| EPS | $0.27 | $0.45 | $0.91 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Company Overview
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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Earnings History & Surprises
HQIBeat Rate
56%
Last 16 quarters
Avg Surprise
+17.5%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
9/7
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$0.24
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+130.0%
$0.03vs$-0.10
Q2 24
+20.0%
$0.12vs$0.10
Q3 24
+15.4%
$0.15vs$0.13
Q4 24
+25.0%
$0.20vs$0.16
Q1 25
+11.8%
$0.19vs$0.17
Q2 25
-28.6%
$0.10vs$0.14
Q3 25
+36.4%
$0.15vs$0.11
Q4 25
+71.4%
$0.24vs$0.14
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q1 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.12 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.14 | $0.24 | +71.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.11 | $0.15 | +36.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $0.14 | $0.10 | -28.6% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | $0.17 | $0.19 | +11.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | $0.16 | $0.20 | +25.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | $0.13 | $0.15 | +15.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $0.10 | $0.12 | +20.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 | $-0.10 | $0.03 | +130.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 | $0.17 | $0.13 | -23.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 | $0.28 | $0.15 | -46.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2023 | May 11, 2023 | $0.28 | $0.19 | -32.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 | $0.28 | $0.21 | -25.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 | $0.33 | $0.30 | -9.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2022 | Aug 9, 2022 | $0.25 | $0.37 | +48.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | May 10, 2022 | $0.12 | $0.26 | +116.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | $0.17 | $0.12 | -29.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2021 | Nov 11, 2021 | — | $0.23 | — | — |
Q3 2021 | Aug 9, 2021 | — | $0.20 | — | — |
Q2 2021 | May 17, 2021 | — | $0.09 | — | — |
Latest News
HireQuest Approves $20M Share Repurchase Program
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 17, 2025, 09:06 PM
Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on HireQuest, Maintains $13 Price Target
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 12, 2025, 07:56 PM
HireQuest Q3 Adj. EPS $0.24 Beats $0.15 Estimate, Sales $8.497M Beat $8.113M Estimate
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 6, 2025, 09:26 PM
Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on HireQuest, Maintains $13 Price Target
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Aug 28, 2025, 11:58 AM
Frequently Asked Questions about HQI
What is HQI's current stock price?
HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) is currently trading at $10.82 per share. The stock has moved +0.42% today.
What is the analyst price target for HQI?
The average analyst price target for HQI is $15.00, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is HireQuest, Inc. in?
HireQuest, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Staffing & Employment Services industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is HQI's market cap?
HireQuest, Inc. has a market capitalization of $0.15 billion, making it a small-cap company.
Does HQI pay dividends?
No, HireQuest, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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