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HireQuest Inc. (HQI)

NASDAQ: HQIConsumer DiscretionaryProfessional ServicesUSD

18.20-0.25 (-1.36%)

Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 8, 11:22 AM ET

HQI stock chart

Technical analysis

Key statistics

All statistics
Market cap
$252.81M
P/E (TTM)
30.33
Forward P/E
21.54
EPS (TTM)
$0.60
Dividend yield
1.32% ($0.24)
Ex-dividend date
Sep 1, 2026
52-week range
7.38 – 20.84
Day range
17.89 – 18.20
Volume / Avg
5.23K / 23.58K
Beta
—
Shares outstanding
13.89M
Next earnings
Nov 5, 2026

52-week range

$7.38$20.84

HQI stock today

On Oct 8, HQI is trading at $18.20, shedding $0.25 (1.36%), versus the S&P 500's 0.36% decline. At this level, HQI sits near the top of its 52-week range of $7.38 to $20.84: 12.7% below the high, set on Sep 28, 2026 and 146.6% above the low. HQI is up 75.5% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 101.4%.

At 30.3x trailing earnings, HireQuest trades above the peer-group median of 18.0x. Its forward P/E of 21.5x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. HireQuest's next earnings report is expected on Nov 5, 2026. HireQuest pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share, a 1.32% yield at the current price.

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About HireQuest

Company profile

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.

Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Professional Services
CEO
Mr. Richard F. Hermanns
Headquarters
Goose Creek, SC
Employees
88
Website
hirequest.com

Analyst forecast

Forecast

Consensus (2 analysts)

none

Avg. price target

$19.00+4.40%

  • Strong buy 1
  • Buy 1
  • Hold 0
  • Sell 0
  • Strong sell 0

Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.

Earnings

Earnings history
Next report
Nov 5, 2026
EPS estimate
$0.24

Dividends

Dividend history
Annual dividend
$0.24
Dividend yield
1.32%
Last payment
$0.06
Ex-dividend date
Sep 1, 2026

HireQuest peers

Consumer Discretionary sector
HQI peer companies
CompanyPrice% ChgMarket capCompare
HCKTHackett Group Inc (The).10.77+0.19%$267.93Mvs HQI
TBITrueBlue Inc.9.02+0.33%$274.60Mvs HQI
IIIInformation Services Group Inc.5.70-1.56%$275.95Mvs HQI
TSSITSS Inc.10.06-2.76%$283.74Mvs HQI
RCMTRCM Technologies Inc.41.40+0.01%$294.41Mvs HQI
RMRThe RMR Group Inc. Class A17.58-0.28%$300.27Mvs HQI
AUCATIF Holdings Limited8.62+0.47%$190.75Mvs HQI
EGGEnigmatig Limited Class A4.69-0.02%$131.32Mvs HQI

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HireQuest stock FAQ

What is HireQuest's stock price today?

HQI last traded at $18.20 as of Oct 8, 11:22 AM EDT, down 1.36% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.

Does HireQuest pay a dividend?

Yes. HireQuest pays $0.24 per share annually, a 1.32% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.06 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 1, 2026.

When is HireQuest's next earnings date?

HireQuest is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.24.

What is HQI's P/E ratio?

HQI trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 30.33 and a forward P/E of 21.54, compared with a median of 18.0 for its closest peers.

Who is HireQuest's CEO?

Mr. Richard F. Hermanns is the chief executive officer of HireQuest Inc., which has about 88 employees.

Has HQI ever split its stock?

Yes. The most recent HQI stock split was a 1-for-12 split on Dec 8, 2017, one of 2 splits on record.

What is the HQI 52-week high?

The 52-week high for HQI is $20.84 and the 52-week low is $7.38. The stock is currently 12.7% below its high.

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