HQIIndustrials · Staffing & Employment ServicesThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering HireQuest, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $19 — +11.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. 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.
Volatility (43): The share price moves around a lot.
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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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $15 → $19 |
| 18 May 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $13 → $15 |
| 18 May 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $15 |
| 13 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 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 | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, HireQuest, Inc. returned +102.9% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 74% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
HireQuest, Inc. has a market value of $240.4M and an enterprise value of $239.0M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $30.2M. The latest quarter grew 6.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $8.2M, a 27.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.57.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.5M.
HireQuest, Inc. spent $3.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 28.8×; forward P/E: 20.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.40%, paying out 40% of earnings.
HireQuest, Inc. employs 88 people — $343K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research identified HireQuest, alongside Corsair Gaming and Nordic American Tankers, as a potential October breakout, citing strong gains and proximity to 52-week highs.
Why it matters — The item frames HQI as a stock showing momentum and near its 52-week high.
Seeking Alpha covers HireQuest Inc., discussing its asset-light franchise model, which the article notes delivers profitability and lower operating costs. It points to robust manufacturing hiring and a strong national account pipeline with visibility into 3Q26, with data center staffing demand cited as a potential future earnings driver.
Why it matters — HQI watchers would care because the article highlights data center staffing demand and manufacturing-related hiring as potential sources of future earnings growth for the company.
Zacks Investment Research notes that the staffing industry continues to face pressure from economic setbacks and technology-led disintermediation risks. However, it identifies RCMT, TBI and HQI as firms likely to benefit from flexible workforce demand and specialized recruitment opportunities.
Why it matters — The report specifically highlights HQI as one of the staffing firms positioned to see gains from flexible workforce demand despite broader industry headwinds.
HireQuest (HQI) shares rose 6.9% in the last session on above-average trading volume. According to Zacks Investment Research, the latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increases in the near term.
Why it matters — A HQI watcher would care because the stock's recent surge may not be sustained given the latest earnings estimate revision trends.
A Zacks Investment Research piece examines how HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) and ScanSource (SCSC) have performed relative to their business services sector so far this year, based on the headline and excerpt provided.
Why it matters — HQI watchers would care because it offers a year-to-date performance comparison of HireQuest against both a peer and its broader sector.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering HireQuest, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $19, with estimates ranging from $19 to $19. 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. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, HireQuest, Inc. ranks 95 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 +11.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks HireQuest, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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: $19 to $19 over the next 12 months.
HireQuest, Inc. returned +102.9% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
HireQuest Inc. is a staffing and recruiting services company that operates as a franchisor of workforce solutions for businesses across the United States and international markets.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 7 Oct 2026): "3 Top Breakout Stocks to Buy in October With Big Upside". Zacks Investment Research identified HireQuest, alongside Corsair Gaming and Nordic American Tankers, as a potential October breakout, citing strong gains and proximity to 52-week highs.
HireQuest Inc. is a staffing and recruiting services company that operates as a franchisor of workforce solutions for businesses across the United States and international markets. The company provides direct-dispatch, temporary staffing, executive search, commercial staffing, and permanent placement services through brands such as HireQuest Direct, HireQuest, Snelling, TradeCorp, MRINetwork, DriverQuest, and HireQuest Health. Its offerings support employers in sectors including construction, light industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, retail, and administrative services. HireQuest Inc. serves as a flexible labor intermediary, helping clients fill short-term, skilled, and specialized roles through a network of franchise offices. Headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina, HireQuest Inc. focuses on staffing solutions tailored to changing workforce needs across multiple industries.
CEO Mr. Richard F. Hermanns · 88 employees · United States · https://hirequest.com
