Hirequest Stock Forecast

Buy candidate since Aug 07, 2026 Gain 2.18%

The HireQuest stock price gained 2.18% on the last trading day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026), rising from $13.28 to $13.57. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 4.12% from a day low at $13.35 to a day high of $13.90. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -1.6% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 8 more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 11 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $142.49 thousand.

The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 4.85% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $12.88 and $15.32 at the end of this 3-month period.

HQI Signals & Forecast

The HireQuest stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $13.24 and $12.86. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). HireQuest has increased volume and follows the last lift in the price. This is considered to be a technical positive sign as volume should follow the price-formation. Higher liquidity also reduces the general risk. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Monday, August 03, 2026, and so far it has fallen -4.23%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for HireQuest stock

HireQuest finds support from accumulated volume at $13.44 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.550 between high and low, or 4.12%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 5.75%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $12.88 (-5.11%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 5 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (HQI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect HireQuest to open at $13.61, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $13.19 and $13.95, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.754 (+/-5.72%) up or down from last closing price. If HireQuest takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.72% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $13.44 (0.96%) than the resistance at $13.79 (1.62%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Is HireQuest stock A Buy?

Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for HireQuest stock to perform well in the short-term.

Current score: 3.469 Buy Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $13.61 ( 0.270%).

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