HQIMICRO

HireQuest, Inc.

IndustrialsStaffing & Employment Services
$13.30
$0.00(-1.04%)
52W$7.38
$14.54
Updated Jun 30, 02:00 AM
RSI58
RS Rating87/99
Beta0.66
Volatility52%
F-Score5/9
Mkt Cap$185M
STAGE 2 UPTREND

Price Action

5Y Daily
50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Technical Summary

STAGE 2 UPTREND

HireQuest, Inc. is in a confirmed Stage 2 uptrend, with price holding above all major moving averages and trend structure remaining intact. Relative strength is leading (RS Rating: 87), indicating clear outperformance against the broad market. Earnings growth of 13% provides fundamental context to the price action. Investors should exercise caution due to high volatility (52% annualized), which requires wider risk management.

Relative Strength
87
out of 99
Market Leader
Trend Score
4/4
Minervini Criteria
STAGE 2 UPTREND
Risk (Beta)
0.66
vs S&P 500
DEFENSIVE
52W Position
83%
from 52W low
Near High
Trend & Momentum Analysis

Trend Template (Minervini)

STAGE 2 UPTREND4/4 Criteria Met
CriterionValueStatus
Price > 50 SMA$12.25
50 SMA > 100 SMA$11.50
100 SMA > 150 SMA$10.91
150 SMA > 200 SMA$10.47

Price vs Moving Averages

PeriodValueSpreadSignal
20 SMA$12.97+2.52%ABOVE
50 SMA$12.25+8.57%ABOVE
100 SMA$11.50+15.70%ABOVE
150 SMA$10.91+21.85%ABOVE
200 SMA$10.47+27.02%ABOVE

Price Performance

1D-1.0%
1W+7.3%
1M+1.1%
3M+35.9%
6M+29.1%
YTD+24.3%
1Y+32.9%
3Y-19.3%
52-Week Trading Range83% from low
$13.30
52W Low$7.38
52W High$14.54

Technical Indicators

RSI (14)NEUTRAL
57.8
305070
Setup ScoreCOOL
4/10
Base depth: 34.1%

Risk Profile

Beta
0.66
52W Vol
52%
ATR
$0.83
Max DD (1Y)
-28%

Volume Analysis

Today
17.0K
50D Avg
16.5K
Vol Ratio
1.03x
Liquidity
ILLIQUID

Earnings Momentum

Q2'25-49%
$0.08
Q3'25+200%
$0.16
Q4'25-25%
$0.12
Q1'26+13%
$0.11
Fundamentals & Growth

Growth Trends

Compounded Sales Growth

10 Years:-10.06%
5 Years:+17.28%
3 Years:-0.34%
TTM:-11.77%

Compounded Profit Growth

10 Years:+4.49%
5 Years:+2.90%
3 Years:-20.92%
TTM:+88.20%

Stock Price CAGR

10 Years:+10.87%
5 Years:-7.72%
3 Years:-19.28%
1 Year:+32.87%

Return on Equity

10Y Avg:11.0%
5Y Avg:15.5%
3Y Avg:8.5%
Last Year:9.7%

Key Metrics

Market Cap$185M
Gross Margin90.2%
Net Margin20.7%
Piotroski F-Score5/9

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HQI in an uptrend right now?

HQI has a trend score of 4/4 based on Minervini's Stage Analysis. Yes, HQI is in a Stage 2 uptrend with price above all major moving averages (50, 100, 150, 200 SMA) properly stacked.

Is HQI overbought or oversold?

HQI's RSI (14) is 58. The stock is in neutral territory, neither overbought nor oversold.

Is HQI outperforming the market?

HQI has a Relative Strength (RS) Rating of 87 out of 99. Yes, HQI is a market leader, outperforming 87% of all stocks over the past 12 months.

Where is HQI in its 52-week range?

HQI is trading at $13.30, which is 92% of its 52-week high ($14.54) and 83% above its 52-week low ($7.38).

How volatile is HQI?

HQI has a Beta of 0.66 and 52-week volatility of 52%. It's less volatile than the S&P 500 - generally more stable.

Disclaimer: Data is for informational purposes only. May be delayed or contain errors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult professionals before making investment decisions.