- High gross margin of 100.0%
- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 39.1x
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 5.71)
A very strong day for HireQuest stock price on Friday
(Updated on Jun 26, 2026)
The HireQuest stock price gained 7.35% on the last trading day (Friday, 26th Jun 2026), rising from $12.52 to $13.44. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 9.28% from a day low at $12.39 to a day high of $13.54. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -5.22% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 123 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 130 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.74 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong 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 32.43% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $16.66 and $19.55 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 $12.74 and $12.70. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. 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 Thursday, June 11, 2026, and so far it has fallen -5.22%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for HireQuest stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $11.53 and $10.50. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, HireQuest finds support just below today's level at $11.53. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $10.50 and $10.23.
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 $1.15 between high and low, or 9.28%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 7.00%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $12.77 (-4.98%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 10 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (HQI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 29th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 29th we expect HireQuest to open at $13.12, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $13.04 and $13.84, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.795 (+/-6.10%) up or down from last closing price. If HireQuest takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 6.10% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $13.66 (1.64%) than the support at $11.53 (14.21%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is HireQuest stock A Buy?
HireQuest holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
5.141
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 29, 2026 - $13.12 ( 2.36%).
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HQI Performance
Trading levels for HQI
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 14.27 | 6.20% |
| R2 | 13.83 | 2.93% |
| R1 | 13.56 | 0.91% |
| Price | 13.44 | |
| S1 | 12.68 | -5.62% |
| S2 | 12.41 | -7.64% |
| S3 | 11.97 | -10.91% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 14.18 | 5.51% |
| R2 | 13.97 | 3.94% |
| R1 | 13.66 | 1.64% |
| Price | 13.44 | |
| S1 | 11.53 | -14.21% |
| S2 | 10.50 | -21.88% |
| S3 | 10.23 | -23.88% |
HQI Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 01, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.0600 | 0.515% |
| 2 | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $0.0600 | 0.554% |
| 3 | Nov 07, 2025 | Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0600 | 0.611% |
| 4 | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0600 | 0.621% |
| 5 | May 16, 2025 | Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | $0.0600 | 0.632% |
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