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HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)
NASDAQ:HQI
HireQuest (HQI) Stock Price & Analysis
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HQI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$11.40 - $29.04
Previous Close$12.35
Volume4.07K
Average Volume (3M)12.72K
Market Cap
$172.90M
Enterprise Value$186.32M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.34M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$14.77M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.8
Beta0.86
Next Earnings
May 13, 2024EPS Estimate
$0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.94%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.44
Shares Outstanding14,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume5,933
30 Day Avg. Volume12,720
Standard Deviation0.14
R-Squared0.17
Alpha0.02
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)6.84
Price to Sales (P/S)4.56
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)4.90
P/FCF Ratio4.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.92
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.58
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$19.00Price Target Upside53.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
HireQuest News
PremiumCompany Announcements
HireQuest Announces Quarterly Dividend, Cautions Future Uncertainty
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings PerformanceQ4/23 results top estimates with franchise royalty fees growing 16% to $8.9 million, signaling a strong financial performance.
Operational EfficiencyHireQuest's strategy to reduce workers' compensation costs is expected to significantly lower SG&A expenses, improving overall profitability.
Strategic AcquisitionsThe acquisition of MRINetwork contributes to revenue growth, enhancing the company's financial stability through increased franchise royalties and advertising fund revenue.
Bears Say
Accounting LossHireQuest expects to recognize a one-time accounting loss due to the conversion of TEC’s company-owned offices into franchises.
Market ConditionsOrganic revenue softness is expected to persist due to uncertain economic conditions and slowing demand for staffing services.
Revenue ForecastOrganic Revenue Softness Expected to Persist due to the uncertain economic environment and a difficult comparison against the previous year.
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Ownership Overview
62.83% Insiders
2.87% Mutual Funds
7.14% Other Institutional Investors
27.16% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
HQI FAQ
What was HireQuest, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
HireQuest, Inc. lowest stock price was $11.40 and its highest was $29.04 in the past 12 months.
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
HireQuest, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2024 which is in 20 days.
How were HireQuest, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
HireQuest, Inc. released its earnings results on Mar 21, 2024. The company reported $0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.06 by $0.09.
Is HireQuest, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts HireQuest, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does HireQuest, Inc. pay dividends?
HireQuest, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is HireQuest, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
HireQuest, Inc.’s EPS estimate is $0.1.
How many shares outstanding does HireQuest, Inc. have?
HireQuest, Inc. has 14,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to HireQuest, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
HireQuest, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.03 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.06. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.199%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of HireQuest, Inc.?
Among the largest hedge funds holding HireQuest, Inc.’s share is Bandera Partners. It holds HireQuest, Inc.’s shares valued at 4M.
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HireQuest Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$19.00 (53.85% Upside)
$19.00 (53.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HQI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-42.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
HireQuest, Inc.
HireQuest, Inc. engages in providing temporary staffing services. It also provides back office support team for HireQuest Direct and HireQuest franchised branch locations across the U. S. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Goose Creek, Sc.
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HQI Earnings Call
Q4 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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HQI Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$19.00
▲(53.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering HQI
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
3/12 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-7.36%
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