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HIREQUEST INC (HQI) Stock Overview

NASDAQ:HQI - US4335351015 - Common Stock

9.66 USD
-0.14 (-1.43%)
Last: 9/3/2025, 4:30:01 PM

HQI Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
52 Week High15.75
52 Week Low8.94
Market Cap136.21M
Shares14.10M
Float5.53M
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Yield2.51%
EPS(TTM)0.61
PE15.84
Fwd PE18.22
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
IPO05-07 2002-05-07
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS SubIndustryHuman Resource & Employment Services


HQI short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of HQI in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 -10 -20

HQI long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of HQI in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years -10 -20 -30

The current stock price of HQI is 9.66 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -1.9%. In the past year, price decreased by -31.56%.

HIREQUEST INC / HQI Daily stock chart

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About HQI

Company Profile

HQI logo image HireQuest, Inc. engages in the provision of staffing services. The company is headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina and currently employs 92 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2002-05-07. The firm provides staffing solutions across industries, including construction, light industrial, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and engineering. HireQuest Direct focuses on daily work/daily pay jobs primarily for construction and light industrial customers. TradeCorp focuses on short-term skilled construction jobs. HireQuest Health specializes in skilled personnel in the healthcare and dental industries. Snelling and HireQuest focus on longer-term staffing positions in the light industrial and administrative arenas. Northbound, MRI, SearchPath, and Sales Consultants focus on executive, managerial, and professional recruitment services, although they also offer short-term consultant services.

Company Info

HIREQUEST INC

111 Springhall Drive

Goose Creek SOUTH CAROLINA 29445 US

CEO: Richard F. Hermanns

Employees: 92

HQI Company Website

HQI Investor Relations

Phone: 18437237400

HIREQUEST INC / HQI FAQ

What is the stock price of HIREQUEST INC today?

The current stock price of HQI is 9.66 USD. The price decreased by -1.43% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker symbol for HIREQUEST INC stock?

The exchange symbol of HIREQUEST INC is HQI and it is listed on the Nasdaq exchange.


On which exchange is HQI stock listed?

HQI stock is listed on the Nasdaq exchange.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for HIREQUEST INC stock?

6 analysts have analysed HQI and the average price target is 14.28 USD. This implies a price increase of 47.83% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 9.66. Check the HIREQUEST INC stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is HIREQUEST INC worth?

HIREQUEST INC (HQI) has a market capitalization of 136.21M USD. This makes HQI a Micro Cap stock.


How many employees does HIREQUEST INC have?

HIREQUEST INC (HQI) currently has 92 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for HIREQUEST INC (HQI) stock?

HIREQUEST INC (HQI) has a support level at 9.8 and a resistance level at 10.36. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of HQI support and resistance levels.


Is HIREQUEST INC (HQI) expected to grow?

The Revenue of HIREQUEST INC (HQI) is expected to decline by -14.99% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the HQI EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy HIREQUEST INC (HQI) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does HIREQUEST INC (HQI) stock pay dividends?

HIREQUEST INC (HQI) has a dividend yield of 2.51%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 0.24. Check the full fundamental report for a detailed analysis of HQI dividend history, reliability and sustainability.


When does HIREQUEST INC (HQI) report earnings?

HIREQUEST INC (HQI) will report earnings on 2025-11-05, after the market close.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of HIREQUEST INC (HQI)?

The PE ratio for HIREQUEST INC (HQI) is 15.84. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 0.61 and the current share price of 9.66 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for HQI.


What is the Short Interest ratio of HIREQUEST INC (HQI) stock?

The outstanding short interest for HIREQUEST INC (HQI) is 4.45% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the HQI short interest.


HQI Technical Analysis


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HQI Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HQI. HQI has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability.


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HQI Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months HQI reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 0.61. The EPS increased by 45.24% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 7.47%
ROA 2.58%
ROE 3.69%
Debt/Equity 0.07
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%-46.67%
Sales Q2Q%-12%
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.76%

HQI Forecast & Estimates

6 analysts have analysed HQI and the average price target is 14.28 USD. This implies a price increase of 47.83% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 9.66.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of -28.58% and a revenue growth -14.99% for HQI


Analysts
Analysts83.33
Price Target14.28 (47.83%)
EPS Next Y-28.58%
Revenue Next Year-14.99%

HQI Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners11.97%
Ins Owners43.84%
Short Float %4.45%
Short Ratio18.79