Hirequest, Inc. (HQI) Stock Price & Analysis
Hirequest, Inc. (HQI) rose 1.74% to USD 12.9 as of July 25, 2026 at 08:02 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
HQI last closed at USD 12.68; the session ranged USD 12.82–13.16 on volume of 6,412 shares. Market capitalization is $179.83M, with a 52-week range of USD 7.38–14.54 (NCM). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:02 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 08:02 UTC)
| Price | USD 12.9 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.74% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 12.68 |
| Open | USD 12.82 |
| Day Range | USD 12.82 – 13.16 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 7.38 – 14.54 |
| Volume | 6,412 shares |
| Market Cap | $179.83M |
| Exchange | NCM |
Technical Analysis (HQI)
Nexqual's technical model rates HQI "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 08:02 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.62 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 12.73) |
| MACD | -0.01 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (HQI)
Wall Street analysts rate HQI "None" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 15 (range USD 15–15), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 08:02 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 15 |
| High Target | USD 15 |
| Low Target | USD 15 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (HQI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.13 |
| Revenue Estimate | $7.08M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.19 vs est 0.13 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.24 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.15 vs est 0.12 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:02 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HQI)
| Total Revenue | $29.69M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -12.70% |
| Gross Margin | +100.00% |
| Operating Margin | +22.63% |
| Profit Margin | +21.98% |
| ROE | +10.15% |
| Current Ratio | 2.69 |
| Total Cash | $1.01M |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Free Cash Flow | $7.35M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:02 UTC.
Financial Health Score (HQI)
Nexqual rates Hirequest, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 08:02 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -11% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Small revenue base — building scale |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $1M cash, no debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $7M, 24% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 4.7% |
Ownership (HQI)
| Insider Ownership | +61.22% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +11.75% |
| Shares Outstanding | 13.94M |
| Float | 5.24M |
| Short % of Float | +4.59% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:02 UTC.
Leadership (HQI)
Hirequest, Inc. is led by Richard F. Hermanns (age 61), Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 08:02 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | Richard F. Hermanns (age 61) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | C. David R. Hartley (age 43) |
| Vice President of Operations | Dave Gerstner |
| Senior Sales Director | Tim Ozier |
| Director of Human Resources | Monica Reese |
Major Backers & Investors (HQI)
Notable institutional backers of Hirequest, Inc. include Bandera Partners LLC, Fidelity, Newedge Wealth, LLC, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 08:02 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Bandera Partners LLC | 1.7% |
| Fidelity | 0.7% |
| Newedge Wealth, LLC | 0.67% |
| Summit Trail Advisors, LLC | 0.45% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.37% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 3.74% |
| BlackRock | 2.98% |
| Geode Capital | 1.02% |
| State Street | 0.56% |
| Northern Trust | 0.35% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:02 UTC.
From Hirequest, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-31)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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.
- It offers its services under the HireQuest Direct, HireQuest, Snelling, DriverQuest, HireQuest Health, Northbound Executive Search, and MRI trade names.
- The company serves construction, recycling, warehousing, logistics, auctioneering, manufacturing, hospitality, landscaping, and retail industries, as well as dental practices.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 08:02 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.