HireQuest, Inc. provides on-demand and temporary staffing solutions in the United States. The company provides temporary staffing services, including skilled and semi-skilled labor and industrial personnel, clerical and administrative personnel, and construction personnel. As of March 25, 2021, the company had a network of approximately 139 franchisee-owned offices in 35 states and the District of Columbia. It serves customers primarily in the construction, industrial/manufacturing, warehousing, hospitality, recycling/waste management, disaster recovery, logistics, auctioneering, landscaping, and retail industries. The company was formerly known as Command Center, Inc. and changed its name to HireQuest, Inc. in September 2019. HireQuest, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
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Website: hirequest.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 3/4/2022 | $29.00 | Outperform | Barrington Research |
| 12/13/2021 | $26.00 | Buy | DA Davidson |
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Barrington Research initiated coverage of HireQuest with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $29.00
DA Davidson initiated coverage of HireQuest with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $26.00
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Proposal Materially Undervalues On-Demand Business and Is Not in the Best Interest of Shareholders Shareholders Do Not Need to Take Action At This Time TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has unanimously rejected the unsolicited, non-binding proposal from HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI) to acquire the On-Demand segment of TrueBlue's PeopleReady business for $105 million in cash. As previously disclosed last year, the Board considered, and rejected, an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from HireQuest to acquire all of TrueBlue's outstanding shares. HireQuest's latest proposal to acquire the O
Cash offer values the on-demand segment of TrueBlue, Inc. in excess of $100 millionGOOSE CREEK, S.C., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI) announced today that it has submitted to the Board of Directors of TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE:TBI) a proposal to acquire certain assets of TrueBlue's People-Ready segment for $105 million in cash. HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)" alt="HireQuest Inc logo (NASDAQ:HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)"> As previously disclosed, HireQuest ("HQI") made multiple offers to acquire True Blue, Inc. ("TBI") in 2025 at prices ranging from $7.50 to $12.3
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct-hire recruiting services, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)" alt="HireQuest Inc logo (NASDAQ:HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)"> Rick Hermanns, HireQuest's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "The first quarter of 2026 was another solid period of operational execution and profitability for our business, reflecting the resiliency of our franchise staffing model in diverse market
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct-hire recruiting services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2026. HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)" alt="HireQuest Inc logo (NASDAQ:HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)"> About HireQuest HireQuest is a franchisor of staffing solutions with a footprint across the U.S. and international markets. Through its pr
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct-hire recruiting services, today announced that it will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)" alt="HireQuest Inc logo (NASDAQ:HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)"> Date:Tuesday, May 12, 2026Time:4:30 p.m. Eastern TimeToll-free dial-in number:888-506-0062International dial-in number:973-528-0011Entry code:691937Please call
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)" alt="HireQuest Inc logo (NASDAQ:HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)"> Rick Hermanns, HireQuest's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We remained solidly profitable in both the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 and are now debt free despite what has been three consecutive years of challenging economic e
Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ:GNSS), the global leader in Protective Communications, today announced that Larry Hagenbuch has been appointed to its Board of Directors and will serve as Chair of the Audit Committee. Mr. Hagenbuch is an operating partner of Crossplane Capital, a private equity firm located in Dallas, Texas. Richard Danforth, CEO of Genasys Inc., said, "Larry brings deep audit and financial oversight experience, having served as audit committee chair for multiple public companies, including HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) and Optex Systems, and previously serving on audit committees at Remy International. His background as a former COO and CFO, combined with decades of operational, restructur
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today announced that it will hold a conference call on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Date:Monday, March 30, 2026Time:4:30 p.m. Eastern TimeToll-free dial-in number:888-506-0062International dial-in number:973-528-0011Entry code:600669Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operato
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2026. HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)" alt="HireQuest Inc logo (NASDAQ:HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)"> About HireQuest HireQuest is a franchisor of staffing solutions with a presence across the U.S. and international markets. Through its
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI) ("HireQuest" or the "Company"), a global franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program") that authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $20 million of its outstanding shares of common stock. HireQuest intends to begin the Repurchase Program and enter into a corresponding 10b5-1 plan as soon as reasonably possible. The Repurchase Program will expire twelve months after its starting date. HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)" alt="Hi
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Cash offer values the on-demand segment of TrueBlue, Inc. in excess of $100 millionGOOSE CREEK, S.C., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI) announced today that it has submitted to the Board of Directors of TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE:TBI) a proposal to acquire certain assets of TrueBlue's People-Ready segment for $105 million in cash. HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)" alt="HireQuest Inc logo (NASDAQ:HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)"> As previously disclosed, HireQuest ("HQI") made multiple offers to acquire True Blue, Inc. ("TBI") in 2025 at prices ranging from $7.50 to $12.3
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct-hire recruiting services, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)" alt="HireQuest Inc logo (NASDAQ:HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)"> Rick Hermanns, HireQuest's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "The first quarter of 2026 was another solid period of operational execution and profitability for our business, reflecting the resiliency of our franchise staffing model in diverse market
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct-hire recruiting services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2026. HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)" alt="HireQuest Inc logo (NASDAQ:HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)"> About HireQuest HireQuest is a franchisor of staffing solutions with a footprint across the U.S. and international markets. Through its pr
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct-hire recruiting services, today announced that it will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)" alt="HireQuest Inc logo (NASDAQ:HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)"> Date:Tuesday, May 12, 2026Time:4:30 p.m. Eastern TimeToll-free dial-in number:888-506-0062International dial-in number:973-528-0011Entry code:691937Please call
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)" alt="HireQuest Inc logo (NASDAQ:HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)"> Rick Hermanns, HireQuest's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We remained solidly profitable in both the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 and are now debt free despite what has been three consecutive years of challenging economic e
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today announced that it will hold a conference call on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Date:Monday, March 30, 2026Time:4:30 p.m. Eastern TimeToll-free dial-in number:888-506-0062International dial-in number:973-528-0011Entry code:600669Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operato
GOOSE CREEK, S.C., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2026. HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)" alt="HireQuest Inc logo (NASDAQ:HQI) (PRNewsfoto/HireQuest)"> About HireQuest HireQuest is a franchisor of staffing solutions with a presence across the U.S. and international markets. Through its
TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has unanimously resolved to adopt a limited duration shareholder rights agreement (the "Rights Agreement") to protect shareholder interests. The Rights Agreement is in response to the unsolicited proposal from HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI) to acquire all common stock of TrueBlue at $7.50 per share. The Rights Agreement is intended to reduce the likelihood that any entity, person or group is able to gain control of TrueBlue through open market accumulation without paying all shareholders an appropriate control premium or providing the Board with sufficient opp
GOOSE CREEK, SC / ACCESSWIRE / November 12, 2024 / HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable December 16, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2024.About HireQuestHireQuest, Inc. is a nationwide franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing solutions for HireQuest Direct, HireQuest, Snelling, HireQuest Health, DriverQuest, TradeCorp, MRINetwork, SearchPath Global, and Northbound Executive Search franchised offices across the Unite
GOOSE CREEK, SC / ACCESSWIRE / November 7, 2024 / HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing services, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.Third Quarter 2024 SummaryFranchise royalties increased 0.9% to $9.0 million compared to $8.9 million in the prior year period.Total revenue increased 1.6% to $9.4 million compared to $9.3 million in the prior year period.Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses were $5.4 million, a decrease of 15.3% compared to $6.4 million in the prior year period.Loss from operations was$(2.7 million), compared to income from operations of $2.
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GOOSE CREEK, SC / ACCESSWIRE / November 13, 2023 / HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing services, today announced the appointment of Steven Crane as Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Mr. Crane will oversee all aspects of HireQuest's finance and accounting organization and play a key role in developing and implementing the Company's strategic initiatives. Mr. Crane will succeed the current CFO, David Burnett.Mr. Crane is a finance professional with more than 20 years of financial management and leadership experience. Most recently, he founded and served as Managing Partner of TouchPoint Search, LLC, a consult
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