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HQI
Stock ticker: NASDAQ
AS OF
Oct 8, 04:49 PM (EDT)
Price
$9.00
Change
-$0.16 (-1.75%)
Capitalization
129.16M

HQI HireQuest Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

HireQuest Inc is a nationwide franchisor of offices providing direct-dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing solutions in the light industrial and blue-collar segments of the staffing industry and traditional commercial staffing... Show more

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a Summary for HQI with price predictions
Oct 07, 2025

HQI in downward trend: 10-day moving average moved below 50-day moving average on October 02, 2025

The 10-day moving average for HQI crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on October 02, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 26 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 25, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on HQI as a result. In of 103 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for HQI turned negative on September 23, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 50 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 50 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

HQI moved below its 50-day moving average on September 29, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where HQI declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 6 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where HQI advanced for three days, in of 251 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

HQI may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 205 cases where HQI Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.956) is normal, around the industry mean (3.888). P/E Ratio (48.211) is within average values for comparable stocks, (32.638). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (1.265). Dividend Yield (0.026) settles around the average of (0.034) among similar stocks. HQI's P/S Ratio (3.926) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (0.763).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. HQI’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. HQI’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 87, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

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published Earnings

HQI is expected to report earnings to fall 6.67% to 14 cents per share on November 06

HireQuest HQI Stock Earnings Reports
Q3'25
Est.
$0.14
Q2'25
Missed
by $0.03
Q1'25
Missed
by $0.02
Q4'24
Beat
by $0.01
Q3'24
Missed
by $0.36
The last earnings report on August 07 showed earnings per share of 15 cents, missing the estimate of 18 cents. With 5.41K shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 129.16M.
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published Dividends

HQI paid dividends on September 15, 2025

HireQuest HQI Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.06 per share was paid with a record date of September 15, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of August 29, 2025. Read more...
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published General Information

General Information

a company, which engages in providing temporary staffing services

Industry OtherConsumerServices

Profile
Fundamentals
Details
Industry
N/A
Address
111 Springhall Drive
Phone
+1 843 723-7400
Employees
73096
Web
https://www.hirequest.com
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HQI and Stocks

Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, HQI has been loosely correlated with BBSI. These tickers have moved in lockstep 41% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is some statistical probability that if HQI jumps, then BBSI could also see price increases.

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1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To HQI
1D Price
Change %
HQI100%
-2.03%
BBSI - HQI
41%
Loosely correlated
-0.04%
RHI - HQI
40%
Loosely correlated
-3.58%
KELYA - HQI
33%
Poorly correlated
-1.24%
KFY - HQI
32%
Poorly correlated
-1.00%
HSII - HQI
29%
Poorly correlated
-0.05%
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Correlation & Price change

1D
1W
1M
1Q
6M
1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To HQI
1D Price
Change %
HQI100%
-2.03%
Consumer Services
category (450 stocks)
43%
Loosely correlated
+0.08%
Other Consumer Services
category (31 stocks)
37%
Loosely correlated
-0.11%