HireQuest, Inc.
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $237.26M
- P/E (TTM)
- 29.08
- Forward P/E
- 14.09
- Dividend yield
- 1.45%
- 52-week range
- $7.38$20.84
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 33.81K
HireQuest (HQI) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $15.99 - $17.77 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $20.84 |
| 52-Week Low | $7.38 |
| Open | $16.40 |
| Volume (last close) | 37.77K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 33.81K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 30.15M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 8.16M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 9.45M |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.59 |
| Profit Margin | 27.06% |
| Operating Margin | 30.68% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.85% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.00 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.24 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
| Payout Ratio | 40.96% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 237.26M |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 13.81M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 29.08 |
| Forward P/E | 14.09 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 7.87 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 3.45 |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.36 |
| 50-Day MA | $17.35 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $13.12 |
| 1-Year Change | +92.87% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
HireQuest at a Glance
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, HireQuest (HQI) has a market capitalization of $237.26M. The stock trades at 29.1× trailing earnings, 14.1× forward earnings and 7.9× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $8.16M on revenue of $30.15M (a 27.1% profit margin) and generated $9.45M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 7.5% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $1.64M in cash and securities against $0.00 of debt, a net cash position of $1.64M.
HireQuest pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.24 per share a year, a 1.45% yield at the Oct 26, 2026 close, with a 41% payout ratio.
The share price is up 92.9% over the past year. At $17.18 (the Oct 26, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $7.38 to $20.84, above its 200-day moving average of $13.12.
Based on 2 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About HireQuest
What is the current stock price for HQI?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, HQI stock trades at $17.18. The 52-week range is $7.38–$20.84, with a day range of $15.99–$17.77.
What is the P/E ratio for HQI?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, HireQuest's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 29.1, meaning investors pay $29.1 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 14.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. HireQuest operates in the Industrials sector.
Does HQI pay dividends?
Yes, HireQuest pays a 1.45% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 26, 2026 close ($0.24 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 41.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for HQI?
Based on ratings from 2 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for HQI is Buy.
What is the market cap of HQI?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, HireQuest's market capitalization is $237.3M, classifying it as a micro-cap company. HireQuest operates in the Industrials sector within the Staffing & Employment Services industry.