HQI
HireQuest, Inc.
$12.56
-2.41%
$178.9M
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$178.9M
Cap SizeMicro Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (83%)
Inst. Holders7 funds
Inst. Value$3.8M
Inst. Activity4 buys / 0 sells
SEC Reports3
Recent Activity
May 12, 2026
SEC
HireQuest reported Q1 2026 revenue of $6.5M, down 12.7% YoY, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.11, in line with consensus. The
8-K — Impact 4/10
May 8, 2026
SEC
HireQuest declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record June 1,
8-K — Impact 3/10
Apr 21, 2026
SEC
HireQuest reported Q4 2025 EPS of $0.11, in-line with consensus, on revenue of $7.0M (-13.0% YoY). Full-year EPS was $0.
8-K — Impact 5/10
Mar 2, 2026
Insider
JACKSON EDWARD sold 907 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Mar 2, 2026
Insider
Hermanns Richard sold 25,000 shares
President and CEO @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Mar 2, 2026
Insider
Shanahan Kathleen M sold 1,272 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Inst.
MORGAN STANLEY — DOUBLED
29,142 shares ($306.3K)
Inst.
RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC — NEW
10,700 shares ($112.5K)
Price Targets
$15.00
+19.4% upside
Buy
Current $12.56
Low $15.00
Median $15.00
High $15.00
2 analysts
$15.00
$15.00
Analyst Ratings
2Strong Buy
3Buy
1Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Barrington Research | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| May 13, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Barrington Research | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Barrington Research | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.13 | $0.12 — $0.14 | -13% YoY | 2 |
| Next Q | $0.17 | $0.16 — $0.19 | -27% YoY | 2 |
| Current FY | $0.56 | $0.52 — $0.59 | -22% YoY | 2 |
| Next FY | $0.58 | $0.56 — $0.61 | 5% YoY | 2 |
Latest Reports
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $3.1M | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $306.3K | DOUBLED |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $163.6K | NEW |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $112.5K | NEW |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | $66.6K | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | JACKSON EDWARD | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Hermanns Richard | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Shanahan Kathleen | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Hartley Charles | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | McAnnar John | A | $0.00 |
7 institutional holders with $3.8M total value (361,340 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, MORGAN, CHARLES. Net buying activity: 4 institutions added/increased vs 0 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 291,899 | $3.1M | 80.8% | — |
| 2 | MORGAN STANLEY | 29,142 | $306.3K | 8.1% | DOUBLED +567.5% |
| 3 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 15,570 | $163.6K | 4.3% | NEW |
| 4 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 10,700 | $112.5K | 3.0% | NEW |
| 5 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 6,333 | $66.6K | 1.8% | ADD +47.2% |
| 6 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 5,250 | $55.2K | 1.5% | — |
| 7 | FMR LLC | 2,446 | $25.7K | 0.7% | DOUBLED +1781.5% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | DOUBLED | 4,366 | 29,142 | +567.5% | $306.3K | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 10,700 | — | $112.5K | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 4,302 | 6,333 | +47.2% | $66.6K | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 130 | 2,446 | +1781.5% | $25.7K | 2025-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 7,341 | 4,366 | -40.5% | $42.0K | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 52 | 130 | +150.0% | $1.3K | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 11,075 | 3,992 | -64.0% | $40.0K | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 951 | 52 | -94.5% | $521.00 | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 16,500 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 5,828 | 11,075 | +90.0% | $131.8K | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 11,381 | 7,256 | -36.2% | $86.3K | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 363 | 951 | +162.0% | $11.3K | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | EXIT | 17,999 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 21,800 | — | $308.7K | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 3,437 | 5,828 | +69.6% | $82.5K | 2024-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 2,340 | 3,187 | +36.2% | $45.1K | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 16,229 | — | $229.8K | 2024-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | DOUBLED | 5,176 | 13,967 | +169.8% | $197.8K | 2024-Q3 |
8 unique insiders with 0 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | JACKSON EDWARD | Director | A | 907 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Hermanns Richard | President and CEO | A | 25,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Shanahan Kathleen M | Director | A | 1,272 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Hartley Charles David Ryan | CFO | A | 10,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | McAnnar John | Secretary, VP, CLO | A | 10,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | OLMSTEAD JACK A. | Director | A | 1,134 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Hagenbuch Lawrence F | Director | A | 1,121 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Malhotra R. Rimmy | Director | A | 1,448 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
3 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 mixed, 2 neutral. Avg impact: 4.0/10.
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
HireQuest reported Q1 2026 revenue of $6.5M, down 12.7% YoY, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.11, in line
May 12, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
HireQuest declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable June 15, 2026 to shareholde
May 8, 2026
MIXED
8-K
5/10
HireQuest reported Q4 2025 EPS of $0.11, in-line with consensus, on revenue of $7.0M (-13.0% YoY). F
Apr 21, 2026
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Current analyst consensus: Strong Buy (83% buy). Based on 6 analysts: 2 strong buy, 3 buy, 1 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$15.00 mean target
+19.4% upside
Buy (1.50)
$15.00 Low
$15.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $12.56 |
| Target Low | $15.00 |
| Target Mean | $15.00 |
| Target Median | $15.00 |
| Target High | $15.00 |
| # Analysts | 2 |
| Recommendation | Buy (1.50) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.13 | $0.12 | $0.14 | -13.3% | — | 2↑ 0↓ | $0.0B | -7.3% | 2 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.17 | $0.16 | $0.19 | -27.1% | — | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.0B | -6.9% | 2 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$0.56 | $0.52 | $0.59 | -21.8% | — | 2↑ 0↓ | $0.0B | -7.4% | 2 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$0.58 | $0.56 | $0.61 | 5.4% | — | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.0B | 4.8% | 2 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.130 | |
| 7d ago | $0.135 | -0.005 |
| 30d ago | $0.000 | +0.130 |
| 60d ago | $0.090 | +0.040 |
| 90d ago | $0.090 | +0.040 |
2 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Barrington Research | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| May 13, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Barrington Research | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Barrington Research | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83% |
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May 12, 2026
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HQI Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-12
May 7, 2026
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HQI Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-07
Mar 30, 2026
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HQI Q4 2025 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-03-30
Mar 19, 2026
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HQI Q4 2025 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-03-19