HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) Earnings History
Profitable25 years of earnings data (2001–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) Earnings Overview
As of June 23, 2026, HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $7M, reflecting +73.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.47 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 20.7%.
Looking at the long-term picture, HQI's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +2.9%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $12M in fiscal 2022.
HireQuest, Inc. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 90.2%, operating margin of 26.7%, and net margin of 20.7%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
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HQI Historical Earnings Data (2001–2025)
25 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6M | +72.4% | $8M | $0.45 | 20.7% | 26.7% |
| 2024 | $4M | -40.1% | $4M | $0.26 | 10.6% | 12.6% |
| 2023 | $6M | -50.8% | $11M | $0.44 | 16.2% | 28.1% |
| 2022 | $12M | +5.1% | $16M | $0.91 | 40.2% | 51.8% |
| 2021 | $12M | +121.1% | $8M | $0.87 | 52.6% | 34.0% |
| 2020 | $5M | +1948.2% | $5M | $0.39 | 38.8% | 36.1% |
| 2019 | $-289,979 | -129.8% | $3M | $-0.03 | -1.8% | 17.5% |
| 2018 | $974,287 | -42.0% | $1M | $0.20 | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $2M | +121.2% | $4M | $0.33 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| 2016 | $759,326 | -55.7% | $2M | $0.11 | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| 2015 | $2M | -81.2% | $3M | $0.29 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2014 | $9M | +210.3% | $6M | $1.67 | 9.9% | 7.1% |
| 2013 | $3M | +88.6% | $4M | $0.59 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 2012 | $2M | +82.6% | $2M | $0.31 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | $853,903 | +154.7% | $886,536 | $0.12 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| 2010 | -$2M | +73.8% | $2M | $-0.41 | -2.2% | 2.2% |
| 2009 | -$6M | +66.2% | -$4M | $-1.95 | -11.6% | -7.0% |
| 2008 | -$18M | +32.3% | -$17M | $-5.86 | -22.2% | -21.1% |
| 2007 | -$26M | -976.3% | -$24M | $-12.48 | -26.4% | -24.3% |
| 2006 | -$2M | -1108.8% | -$2M | $-1.59 | -3.4% | -2.5% |
| 2005 | $-200,122 | -261.6% | $-196,472 | $-0.25 | -53.8% | -52.8% |
| 2004 | $123,867 | +201.2% | $213,395 | $-0.48 | 29.8% | 51.4% |
| 2003 | $41,126 | +148.6% | $131,058 | $0.14 | 9.3% | 29.5% |
| 2002 | $-84,566 | +27.1% | $-42,776 | $-0.32 | -29.7% | -15.0% |
| 2001 | $-115,947 | - | $-94,502 | $-0.70 | -138.8% | -113.1% |
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HQI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HQI stock.
What is HQI earnings per share (EPS)?
HQI trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $0.47, reflecting +73.1% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +2.9%. Complete EPS history from 2001 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is HireQuest, Inc.'s net income?
HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) trailing twelve-month net income is $7M as of 2025. Earnings grew +73.1% year-over-year. HireQuest, Inc. has been profitable for 6 consecutive years.
Is HQI profitable?
Yes, HQI is profitable with a TTM net income of $7M and a net profit margin of +20.7%. HireQuest, Inc. has generated profits for 6 consecutive years.
What is HQI's earnings growth rate?
HQI compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +73.1%, 3-Year: -20.9%, 5-Year: +2.9%, 10-Year: +4.5%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2001 to 2025.
What are HQI's profit margins?
HireQuest, Inc. net profit margin is +20.7%, operating margin is +26.7%, and gross margin is +90.2%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +9.5%.
Is HQI growing earnings?
Yes, HQI earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +73.1% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of +2.9%. TTM net income reached $7M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was HQI's best earnings year?
HireQuest, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $12M, achieved in fiscal year 2022. Earnings history on this page spans 2001 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were HQI's earnings last quarter?
HQI's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $2M with diluted EPS of $0.11. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.