Hirequest Inc (HQI)

Sep 28, 2026

HireQuest Inc. (HQI) shares surged 6.9% recently due to higher trading volume, strong labor supply, manufacturing activity, and reshoring trends. The company is expected to report unchanged quarterly earnings of $0.24 per share, with revenues projected to decline by 3.5%. Despite the recent stock jump, the consensus EPS estimate has remained stagnant, suggesting investors should monitor future earnings estimate revisions for sustained growth.

Sep 26, 2026

HireQuest Inc (HQI) shares rose 6.9% to $20.04, but GuruFocus' GF Value™ indicates the stock is 84.2% overvalued with an intrinsic value of $10.88. Despite a strong GF Score™ of 77/100, driven by high financial strength and profitability, the valuation rank is low at 1/10, suggesting caution for investors. While gurus show little interest, insider buying indicates management confidence.

Sep 21, 2026

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) is outperforming its Business Services sector peers and its own Staffing Firms industry in year-to-date performance. The company holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), driven by a significant increase in its full-year earnings consensus estimate. ScanSource (SCSC) is another strong performer in the Business Services sector, outperforming its sector and holding a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).