Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.24
HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
53.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
HQI Dividend Income Check
Safety
53.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is rising.
HQI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.24
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout53.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout32.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR19.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return27.3%
5Y Total Return-34.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,54610Y ago$30,52320Y ago$2,202
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
HQI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
HQI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
HireQuest, Inc. distributes 53.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 32.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HQI does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 19.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HQI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -34.5%, with dividends contributing 5.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $30,523 today.
HQI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.20
Avg/Payment$0.0600
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.0600 | — | 1.82% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.0600 | — | 2.02% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 2.81% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 2.46% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 2.44% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 1.63% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.0600 | — | 1.53% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.0600 | — | 1.69% | Sep 16, 2024 |
HQI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
53.3% payout
Streak
0Y
19.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HQIHireQuest, Inc. | $173M | 1.9% | 53.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KELYAKelly Services, Inc. | $382M | 2.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  KFRCKforce Inc. | $803M | 3.5% | 78.9% | 8 | Watch |
2nd  MANManpowerGroup Inc. | $1.5B | 4.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ADPAutomatic Data Proce… | $86.4B | 2.7% | 58.8% | 43 | Sustainable |
1st  NSPInsperity, Inc. | $1.3B | 6.9% | — | 15 | Unknown |
 PAYCPaycom Software, Inc… | $6.7B | 1.2% | 18.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
HQI Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.45 | 53.3% | 1.88x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.26 | 92.3% | 1.08x | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.44 | 54.5% | 1.83x | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $0.24 | 4.3% | 4 | $0.91 | 26.4% | 3.79x | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $0.23 | 130.0% | 4 | $0.87 | 26.4% | 3.78x | 2.2% |
| 2020 | $0.10 | — | 2 | $0.39 | 25.6% | 3.90x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.03 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.20 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.33 | — | — | — |
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HQI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HQI stock.
How much dividend does HQI pay per share?
HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HQI's next ex-dividend date?
HQI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HQI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HQI's dividend safe?
HQI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +53.3% and FCF payout ratio of +32.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HQI increased its dividend?
HQI has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +19.1%.
How often does HQI pay dividends?
HireQuest, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HQI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HQI five years ago would be worth approximately $6,546 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HQI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HQI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.