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HireQuest Earnings Calls
| Release date | May 12, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | $0.110 |
| EPS actual | $0.130 |
| EPS Surprise | 18.18% |
| Revenue estimate | 6.745M |
| Revenue actual | 6.523M |
| Revenue Surprise | -3.29% |
| Release date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | $0.120 |
| EPS actual | $0.190 |
| EPS Surprise | 58.33% |
| Revenue estimate | 7.4M |
| Revenue actual | 7.032M |
| Revenue Surprise | -4.97% |
| Release date | Nov 06, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | $0.140 |
| EPS actual | $0.240 |
| EPS Surprise | 71.43% |
| Revenue estimate | 7.412M |
| Revenue actual | 8.497M |
| Revenue Surprise | 14.65% |
| Release date | Aug 07, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | $0.110 |
| EPS actual | $0.150 |
| EPS Surprise | 36.36% |
| Revenue estimate | 7.65M |
| Revenue actual | 7.638M |
| Revenue Surprise | -0.157% |
Last 4 Quarters for HireQuest
Below you can see how HQI performed 4 days prior and 4 days after releasing the earnings report. Also, you can see the pre-estimates and the actual earnings. This information can give you a slight idea of what you might expect for the next quarter's release.
| Release date | Aug 07, 2025 |
| Price on release | $9.75 |
| EPS estimate | $0.110 |
| EPS actual | $0.150 |
| EPS surprise | 36.36% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Aug 01, 2025 | $9.78 |
| Aug 04, 2025 | $9.99 |
| Aug 05, 2025 | $9.94 |
| Aug 06, 2025 | $9.77 |
| Aug 07, 2025 | $9.75 |
| Aug 08, 2025 | $9.65 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $9.88 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $9.98 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $9.68 |
| 4 days before | -0.307% |
| 4 days after | -0.718% |
| On release day | -1.03% |
| Change in period | -1.02% |
| Release date | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Price on release | $8.37 |
| EPS estimate | $0.140 |
| EPS actual | $0.240 |
| EPS surprise | 71.43% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | $8.53 |
| Nov 03, 2025 | $8.15 |
| Nov 04, 2025 | $8.36 |
| Nov 05, 2025 | $8.65 |
| Nov 06, 2025 | $8.37 |
| Nov 07, 2025 | $9.67 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $9.93 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | $9.82 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $9.75 |
| 4 days before | -1.88% |
| 4 days after | 16.49% |
| On release day | 15.53% |
| Change in period | 14.30% |
| Release date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Price on release | $9.79 |
| EPS estimate | $0.120 |
| EPS actual | $0.190 |
| EPS surprise | 58.33% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | $10.10 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | $10.21 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $10.03 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $9.94 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $9.79 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $9.98 |
| Apr 01, 2026 | $10.23 |
| Apr 02, 2026 | $10.23 |
| Apr 06, 2026 | $10.50 |
| 4 days before | -3.07% |
| 4 days after | 7.25% |
| On release day | 1.94% |
| Change in period | 3.96% |
| Release date | May 12, 2026 |
| Price on release | $11.39 |
| EPS estimate | $0.110 |
| EPS actual | $0.130 |
| EPS surprise | 18.18% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| May 06, 2026 | $11.90 |
| May 07, 2026 | $12.22 |
| May 08, 2026 | $11.94 |
| May 11, 2026 | $11.66 |
| May 12, 2026 | $11.39 |
| May 13, 2026 | $12.47 |
| May 14, 2026 | $13.19 |
| May 15, 2026 | $12.39 |
| May 18, 2026 | $12.52 |
| 4 days before | -4.29% |
| 4 days after | 9.92% |
| On release day | 9.48% |
| Change in period | 5.21% |
HireQuest Earnings Call Transcript Summary of Q1 2026
HireQuest reported a solid Q1 2026 driven by the resiliency of its franchise staffing model despite a softer staffing market. Key financials: total revenue of $6.5M (down 12.7% YoY, largely due to the divestiture of MRI Network permanent placement assets), franchise royalties of $6.1M, system-wide sales of $102.6M (first quarter 2026; prior year included ~$16M from the divested business), net income of $1.6M ($0.11/share), adjusted net income $1.8M ($0.13/share), and adjusted EBITDA of $2.7M. SG&A was $4.3M (core SG&A $4.2M). Balance sheet highlights: no debt drawn, $40.3M available on credit facility, $1.0M cash, $44.7M net A/R, and working capital of $32.5M. The company continues its quarterly dividend ($0.06/share in March) subject to Board approval. Management said operational performance improved late in Q1 and into Q2, with most strength in commercial/industrial staffing. Management attributes improvement to normalization of immigration-driven labor supply, investments in National Accounts, and improving demand trends. Strategic update: HireQuest submitted a $105M all-cash offer to acquire the on-demand portion of TrueBlue's PeopleReady segment, viewing it as highly complementary to HireQuest Direct. Management remains focused on disciplined M&A plus organic franchise growth while maintaining expense discipline and a strong balance sheet.
