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HireQuest, Inc.
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HQI HireQuest, Inc.

HireQuest, Inc. · NASDAQ
Market Open
17.36
▲ ⁦+0.24%⁩ (+0.04)
Market Cap$241.4M
Beta1.15
52w Low52w High
7.3819.01
Last Week
⁦+8.18%⁩
Last Month
⁦+7.51%⁩
Last 3 Months
⁦+35.33%⁩
Last Year
⁦+75.73%⁩
EL7 Factor Analysis
How we score this
Overall88
Excellent — top fifth of the marketHigh FlyerF 6/9SafeBetter than 88% of Market stocks, per EL7's model
FactorScoreDistributionValueAvgRank
▸
Valuation
29
30.4x▼17.6xBottom tier
▸
Growth
38
-7.5%▼7.1%Bottom tier
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Quality
91
11.0%▲4.5%Top tier
▸
Safety
92
0.0x▲2.6xTop tier
▸
Capital Return
43
1.39%▼2.15%Around median
▸
Momentum
96
63.5%▲2.3%Top tier
▸
Sentiment
23
1▼3Bottom tier

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HireQuest, Inc. stock?▼

HireQuest, Inc. is a publicly traded stock representing ownership in the company, giving holders rights to dividends and voting.

How can I invest in HireQuest, Inc.?▼

You can buy HireQuest, Inc. shares through a licensed brokerage. Research the company's financials before investing.

What are the key metrics for evaluating HireQuest, Inc.?▼

Key metrics include Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio, Return on Equity (ROE), revenue growth, and net profit margin.

Does HireQuest, Inc. pay dividends?▼

Dividend policies vary by company. Check the dividends section on the stock page for the payout history.

What are the risks of investing in HireQuest, Inc.?▼

Risks include market volatility, sector-specific risks, regulatory changes, and company financial performance. Diversification helps reduce risk.

Fair Value
Low confidenceCurrent price$17
Analyst target · 1 analysts
$19
⁦+10%⁩
See it undervalued
Range ⁦$19–$19⁩
vs
DCF (estimate)
$9.52
⁦-45%⁩
Sees it clearly overvalued
⁦9.5⁩% discount · ⁦1⁩% growth
Bottom lineThe two methods disagree — estimate range ⁦$9.52–$19⁩.

Estimates — analyst targets and a simplified DCF, not investment advice.

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Analyst Consensus

This section combines price targets, revision history, analyst coverage changes, and an AI summary of what changed on the Street.

Price Target· 1 analysts setting price target
$19.00
⁦+9.4%⁩
Current Price $17.36·Median $19.00
Low
$19.00
High
$19.00
Street summary

Upward revision of the price target for HireQuest (HQI) stock

Bullish tilt

The price target for HireQuest stock has seen a notable positive revision over the past thirty days, with the average forecast rising from $15 to $19, an overall increase of 26.67%. The latest adjustment, made one day prior to today's date, raising the price from $17 to $19, reflects growing optimism despite the number of analysts remaining at just one, which eliminates any Dispersion in estimates and makes the outlook completely unified.

As of 2026-08-12
Revisions momentum · 30d
⁦0.0%⁩
Average rating
★ 4.50
Strong Buy
Analyst coverage
2
Buy conviction
100%
High
Target dispersion
0%
Analyst ratings over time2 analysts rating
1
1
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
Rating trend — last 12 months4.50 → 4.50
Recent analyst moves
  • = Reiterate2026-05-18
    Barrington
    —· $15.00
  • = Reiterate2025-12-02
    D.A. Davidson
    —· $15.00
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Key Financials

Ten ratios that matter, each compared against its sector median and average — so you can see whether a number is rich or cheap relative to peers in the same sector.

StockSector medianSector averagetypical sector range
MetricValuePosition within sectorVerdict
  • P/E (TTM)
    30.39x
    5.62x44.96x
    Near median
  • Forward P/E
    20.98x
    4.56x36.47x
    Near median
  • EV / EBITDA
    20.70x
    3.41x27.30x
    Above average
  • FCF Yield
    3.9%
    -30.4%11.6%
    Strong
  • Revenue Growth YoY
    -7.5%
    -10.9%44.4%
    Weak
  • EPS Growth YoY
    235.3%
    -133.2%132.4%
    Exceptional
  • Gross Margin
    97.5%
    8.6%54.3%
    Exceptional
  • ROIC
    11.0%
    -25.7%19.6%
    Strong
  • Net Debt / EBITDA
    —
    —
  • Dividend Yield
    1.4%
    0.1%4.7%
    Moderate
  • Payout Ratio
    41.2%
    6.1%80.8%
    Moderate
  • Altman Z-Score
    7.44
    -5.467.76
    Strong
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