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Hirequest Inc (HQI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/11/2025: HQI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $14
1 Year Target Price $14
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -36.37% | Avg. Invested days 19 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/11/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 139.57M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 19.1 | 1Y Target Price 14 |
Price to earnings Ratio 19.1 | 1Y Target Price 14 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.14 | 52 Weeks Range 7.75 - 15.50 | Updated Date 11/11/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.75 - 15.50 | Updated Date 11/11/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.48% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.52 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-06 | When - | Estimate 0.14 | Actual 0.24 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 21.92% | Operating Margin (TTM) 31.48% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.72% | Return on Equity (TTM) 11.08% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 19.1 | Forward PE 24.81 | Enterprise Value 137574443 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.4 |
Enterprise Value 137574443 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.4 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.22 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 24.06 | Shares Outstanding 14055475 | Shares Floating 5623785 |
Shares Outstanding 14055475 | Shares Floating 5623785 | ||
Percent Insiders 60.77 | Percent Institutions 12.57 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Hirequest Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Hirequest Inc. (HQI) was founded in 2002. It primarily grows through acquisitions of staffing companies, focusing on the industrial, construction, and general staffing sectors. The company aims to expand its national footprint and increase profitability through operational efficiencies and franchise support.
Core Business Areas
- Franchising: Hirequest franchises temporary staffing offices, providing a network and support system for franchisees.
- Direct Operations: Hirequest operates its own company-owned branches, providing staffing services directly to clients.
Leadership and Structure
Rick Hermanns is the CEO. The company operates with a corporate structure overseeing both franchise operations and direct company-owned branches. There is a board of directors with various financial professionals.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Temporary Staffing: Provides temporary workers for various industries, including industrial, construction, and general labor. Market share information is dispersed across the staffing industry; specific figures for HQI for temporary staffing is estimated between 1-5%. Competitors include TrueBlue (TBI), ManpowerGroup (MAN), and Robert Half (RHI).
- Permanent Placement: Facilitates permanent job placements for clients. Relatively small revenue stream, but growing. Market share is small, with major competitors being LinkedIn, Robert Half (RHI), and Indeed.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The staffing industry is fragmented and cyclical, heavily influenced by economic conditions. Demand fluctuates with employment rates and business cycles.
Positioning
Hirequest focuses on the industrial and construction staffing segments. The franchise model allows for rapid expansion with lower capital expenditure than operating company-owned branches alone. It has advantages due to the lower operating risk with the Franchise model.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The US staffing industry is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually. HQI's TAM consists of the segments in which they operate (industrial, construction) that can be estimated at more than $100 billion. HQI is positioned to capture a larger portion of this TAM through strategic acquisitions and organic growth.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Franchise model allows for rapid expansion
- Focus on industrial and construction sectors
- Acquisition strategy for growth
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Reliance on franchisee performance
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Smaller market capitalization compared to major competitors
- Potential integration challenges from acquisitions
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Increasing demand for skilled labor
- Technological advancements in staffing solutions
- Further acquisitions of complementary businesses
Threats
- Economic downturns impacting demand
- Increased competition from larger staffing firms
- Changes in labor laws and regulations
- Difficulties in attracting and retaining qualified franchisees
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TBI
- MAN
- RHI
Competitive Landscape
Hirequest competes with larger, more established staffing firms. Its franchise model provides a competitive advantage in terms of scalability and capital efficiency. HQI's industrial and construction staffing focus provides some niche market advantages.
Major Acquisitions
DM Staffing
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 18.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded presence in the Southeastern US, adding to the company's industrial staffing capabilities. This increases HQI's network.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Hirequest has grown substantially through acquisitions, expanding its footprint and revenue base.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth driven by further acquisitions and organic growth. Profitability is expected to remain stable, depending on the successful integration of acquired companies.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquiring additional staffing firms, improving franchisee support, and investing in technology to enhance service delivery. Some strategic initiatives include expanding its branch network and expanding its franchise base.
Summary
Hirequest operates on a franchise model with a focus on growth by acquisition. The company has seen revenues grow in recent years with stable profit margins. Key risks include exposure to economic cycles and reliance on franchisee success. Its strategic focus in industrial and construction staffing offers strong competitive advantages.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Hirequest Inc. Investor Relations
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
- Yahoo Finance
- Company Press Releases
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may vary. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Hirequest Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Goose Creek, SC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2002-06-06 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Richard F. Hermanns | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Staffing & Employment Services | Full time employees 92 | Website https://hirequest.com |
Full time employees 92 | Website https://hirequest.com | ||
HireQuest, Inc. provides staffing solutions in the United States. The company offers direct-dispatch, executive search, commercial staffing, unskilled and semi-skilled industrial, construction personnel, skilled and semi-skilled industrial personnel, clerical and administrative personnel, permanent placement, commercial and non-CDL drivers, skilled personnel, and executive placement and consultant services. It provides its services under the HireQuest Direct, HireQuest, Snelling, DriverQuest, HireQuest Health, Northbound Executive Search, and MRI trade names. The company serves construction, recycling, warehousing, logistics, auctioneering, manufacturing, hospitality, landscaping, and retail industries, as well as dental practices. HireQuest, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
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