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

$11.01

0.18+1.66%

At Close 4:00 PM

66.26

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Stock Price Today

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) stock surged +1.66%, trading at $11.01 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $10.83. The stock opened at $10.88, fluctuating between $10.86 and $11.11 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

10.83

Prev. Close

155.24M

Market Cap

10.86

Day Low

21.17

P/E Ratio

0.52

EPS (TTM)

0.74

Cash Flow per Share

10.88

Open

14.1M

Number of Shares

11.11

Day High

39.76%

Free Float in %

4.55

Book Value

9.67K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Feb 19, 2026	10.88	11.11	10.86	11.01	9.93K
Feb 18, 2026	10.95	11.18	10.81	10.83	17.59K
Feb 17, 2026	10.90	11.18	10.52	10.74	17.38K
Feb 13, 2026	10.56	11.20	10.56	10.87	6.88K
Feb 12, 2026	10.53	10.67	10.28	10.67	20.7K
Feb 11, 2026	10.78	10.78	10.42	10.42	17.48K
Feb 10, 2026	10.80	11.08	10.69	10.73	17.81K
Feb 09, 2026	10.98	11.31	10.79	10.86	9.94K
Feb 06, 2026	11.10	11.18	10.70	10.95	65.65K
Feb 05, 2026	11.05	11.50	10.96	11.06	33.2K
Feb 04, 2026	11.94	11.94	10.61	11.21	44.04K
Feb 03, 2026	11.02	11.97	11.02	11.97	16.05K
Feb 02, 2026	11.18	11.47	11.01	11.22	72K
Jan 30, 2026	11.15	11.42	11.13	11.23	14.64K
Jan 29, 2026	10.82	11.45	10.79	11.45	15.3K
Jan 28, 2026	10.90	10.96	10.60	10.96	20.8K
Jan 27, 2026	10.86	11.21	10.85	11.13	12.36K
Jan 26, 2026	11.30	11.30	10.78	10.96	16.14K
Jan 23, 2026	11.36	11.43	11.00	11.30	5.26K
Jan 22, 2026	11.36	11.63	11.23	11.35	9.14K

Contact Details

Goose Creek, SC 29445

United States

https://www.hirequest.com 843 723 7400

About Company

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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Company Overview

HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI) closed at $11.01 USD, gaining $0.18 (1.66%) from the previous close of $10.83. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $7.38 and $15.75. With a market capitalization of about $155.24 million, HireQuest, Inc. is classified as a micro-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~1.04). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 36.06 thousand shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. 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 92 people and listed since October 07, 2003. HireQuest, Inc. provides temporary staffing solutions in the United States.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 -3.01%, SMA50 5.86%, SMA200 10.61%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 49.43 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.57 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -31.81% below its high and over 45.53% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 15.40 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 34.49 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

HireQuest, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 22.3, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 4.94 and a price-to-book ratio of 2.28 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 12.16, 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 $7.39. This means the shares are trading above 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 $0.24. 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, 0 Buy ratings, 0 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $16.00 to $13.00. The high target offers 45.32% upside. The low target suggests 18.07% downside. The mean target is $13.75. This offers 24.89% upside. HireQuest, Inc. earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended November 06, 2025, missed forecasts by 71.43%. The prior quarter beat by 36.36%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 25.0% in August 08, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

HireQuest, Inc. has 14.10 million shares outstanding. The public float is 5.61 million shares, elevated short interest at 3.07% of float. This equals 246.18 thousand shares. The short ratio is 17.96 days. Institutional investors hold 31.94% of the float. Insiders own 60.77%. Hermanns Richard holds 2.95 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 22.30, P/S of 4.94 and P/B of 2.28. The current ratio is 2.40 and quick ratio is 2.40. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is 603.82 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.03, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 5.93.

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 -6.54%, with price expected at $10.29 by March 05, 2026, within a range of $10.01 to $10.58 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 51.77%, reaching $16.71 by May 19, 2026, with a range of $15.80 to $17.87. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 164.4%, with price at $29.11 by February 19, 2027, within a range of $22.66 to $37.98.

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 22.3. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Outperform territory and a mean price target of $21.31, suggesting 93.55% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-6.54% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (51.77% over three months), and a longer-term gain (164.4% 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 $11.01 in the last trading session. During the trading session, HQI stock reached the peak price of $11.11 while $10.86 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in HQI stock occurred in the recent session was 1.66% while the dollar amount for the price change in HQI stock was $0.18.

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 49.19% higher than its 52-week low of $7.38 where as its distance from 52-week high of $15.75 is -30.09%.

How many employees does HQI have?

Number of HQI employees currently stands at 92.

Link for HQI official website?

Official Website of HQI is: https://www.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 9.67K shares. The average number of HQI shares traded daily for last 3 months was 36.06K.

What is the market cap of HQI currently?

The market value of HQI currently stands at $155.24M with its latest stock price at $11.01 and 14.1M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	92
Beta	1.04
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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