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Hirequest Inc

Hirequest Inc

HQI
$12.11USD↓-1.30%-0.16 today

MARKET CAP

168.3M

P/E (TTM)

26.3x

FWD P/E

23.5x

DAY RANGE

$12 – $13

52W RANGE

$7
$15

AI Summary

Stalk
StalkMedium

HQI is exhibiting a constructive medium-term advance within Stage 2, supported by a clear sequence of higher highs and higher lows and dynamic support from rising EMAs and the 50 DMA despite a prevailing long-term downtrend. The recent pullback into the 9/20 EMA zone has found buyers but has not yet reclaimed the short EMAs decisively, leading to a neutral short-term timing assessment. Given the market stage and structural reinforcement, bullish engagement remains valid but warrants patience for a clear re-acceptance of key moving averages.

  • ↑Q1 revenue slid 12.7% to $6.5M, yet net income rose 14% to $1.6M.
  • ↑Pursuing $105M bid for PeopleReady segment to expand service offerings.
  • ↓Q1 revenue dropped 12.7% to $6.5M, underscoring persistent sales weakness.
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The case for & against

Bull & Bear analysis

Bullish

HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI) is a staffing solutions provider that primarily focuses on temporary and day labor staffing across various sectors, including manufacturing and IT. The company operates on a franchise model, showcasing operational flexibility and local market expertise. Given its strategic positioning, HireQuest aims to navigate the unpredictable labor market while offering scalable solutions, reinforcing its resilience against economic fluctuations.

Bull says

  • ↑Q1 revenue slid 12.7% to $6.5M, yet net income rose 14% to $1.6M.
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