HQIIndustrials · Staffing & Employment ServicesThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering HireQuest, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $15 — +5.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 85 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores HireQuest, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (43): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own HireQuest, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HQI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.9% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $13 → $15 |
| 13 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $15 |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 12 May 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 15 Nov 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 Aug 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 9 Aug 2024 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 July 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 May 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 14 May 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 4 Apr 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 Mar 2024 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Nov 2023 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 Aug 2023 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Aug 2023 | EF Hutton | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 15 May 2023 | EF Hutton | Reiterates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 42% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HQI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
HireQuest announced it will hold a conference call on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results.
Why it matters — The call will provide HQI watchers with the company's latest financial performance and business update for the second quarter of 2026.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering HireQuest, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $15, with estimates ranging from $15 to $15. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 2 analysts covering HireQuest, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks HireQuest, Inc. 85 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, HireQuest, Inc. ranks 85 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +5.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks HireQuest, Inc. 85 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering HireQuest, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HQI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $15 to $15 over the next 12 months.
HireQuest, Inc. returned +48.2% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
HireQuest Inc. is a franchisor of on-demand labor solutions across various industries, providing a critical linkage between enterprises in need of temporary workforce solutions and job-seekers.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 27 July 2026): "HireQuest to Hold Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call on Monday, August 10, 2026". HireQuest announced it will hold a conference call on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results.
HireQuest Inc. is a franchisor of on-demand labor solutions across various industries, providing a critical linkage between enterprises in need of temporary workforce solutions and job-seekers. Its primary function is to facilitate hourly, daily, or weekly labor force requirements, predominantly in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and light industrial work. Noteworthy is its focus on serving businesses that require flexibility and quick access to workers during peak periods or special projects, thus ensuring operational fluidity and cost-effectiveness. By operating on a franchise models, HireQuest Inc. extends its reach across the United States, empowering local franchises to adapt and respond to their unique market demands efficiently. The company’s role in the financial market is underscored by its contributions to the staffing industry, valued for its ability to navigate economic cycles and aid in workforce stabilization. With headquarters in Goose Creek, South Carolina, HireQuest Inc. continues to expand its service offerings, driving employment opportunities and supporting business growth nationwide through its scalable and adaptable labor supply model.
CEO Mr. Richard F. Hermanns · 88 employees · United States · https://hirequest.com