Welcome to our dedicated page for Hirequest news (Ticker: HQI), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Hirequest stock.
HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) generates a steady flow of news as a franchisor of on-demand staffing, commercial staffing, and executive search services. As a human resources consulting services company operating through brands such as HireQuest Direct, HireQuest Health, MRINetwork, Snelling, TradeCorp, DriverQuest, and Northbound Executive Search, its announcements span capital allocation decisions, franchise network developments, and labor market commentary.
On this page, readers can follow HQI news related to quarterly financial results, dividend declarations, and stock repurchase programs approved by the Board of Directors. Recent Form 8-K filings and press releases have covered quarterly cash dividends on common stock and the authorization of a stock repurchase program that permits open market and privately negotiated share purchases under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
HireQuest also issues news about its franchise brands and ownership structures. For example, the company has announced a change in the ownership structure of MRINetwork, its global executive search brand, transitioning majority ownership to a leadership group of current and former franchise owners while retaining partial ownership and continuing to provide shared services. Such updates highlight how HireQuest manages and supports its network of staffing and recruiting offices.
In addition, HireQuest publishes labor market outlooks based on survey data from its extensive franchise network. These releases discuss hiring trends, time-to-fill metrics, application volumes, and demand patterns across industries including construction, light industrial, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and engineering. Investors, employers, and job seekers can use this news feed to monitor how HireQuest views the evolving labor market and how its network is responding to changes in demand for skilled and flexible work.
By reviewing the HQI news page regularly, users can track company announcements, capital return policies, executive search and staffing network developments, and broader workforce insights drawn from HireQuest’s U.S. and international presence.
Genasys (NASDAQ:GNSS) appointed Larry Hagenbuch to its Board of Directors and named him Chair of the Audit Committee on March 30, 2026.
Mr. Hagenbuch is an operating partner at Crossplane Capital with prior audit committee chair roles at HireQuest and Optex Systems, former COO/CFO experience, and operational background at GE and Huron Consulting. He cited the Puerto Rico Dams Early Warning System project and other large hardware/software opportunities as reasons for joining.
HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on March 30, 2026. Full-year revenue fell to $30.6M from $34.6M (-11.4%), while net income rose to $6.3M ($0.45/sh) from $3.7M ($0.26/sh). System-wide sales declined to $500.2M (-11.3%).
The company said it is now debt free, increased cash to $3.9M, reduced liabilities to $19.9M, authorized a $20M share repurchase, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share.
HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI) will hold a conference call on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results.
Dial-in details, entry code, live webcast link, and replay access through Monday, April 13, 2026 are provided for investors and analysts.
HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. The Board declared the dividend on Feb 17, 2026, with a record date of March 2, 2026 and a payable date of March 16, 2026.
This distribution signals a return of cash to shareholders funded from company resources and applies to holders of record at the close of business on the record date.
HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) announced on December 17, 2025 that its Board approved a share repurchase program authorizing up to $20 million to repurchase outstanding common stock.
The company intends to begin the program and adopt a corresponding Rule 10b5-1 trading plan as soon as reasonably possible; the Repurchase Program will expire 12 months after its start date. Purchases may occur via open-market, private or block transactions and timing will depend on price, availability and market conditions. The program may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time and repurchased shares may be reissued for employee benefit plans or other corporate purposes.
HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) announced on December 17, 2025 that its Board approved a share repurchase program authorizing up to $20 million to repurchase outstanding common stock.
The company intends to begin the program and adopt a corresponding Rule 10b5-1 trading plan as soon as reasonably possible; the Repurchase Program will expire 12 months after its start date. Purchases may occur via open-market, private or block transactions and timing will depend on price, availability and market conditions. The program may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time and repurchased shares may be reissued for employee benefit plans or other corporate purposes.
HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) announced a new ownership structure for its global executive search brand MRINetwork on December 1, 2025. Majority ownership has been transferred to a leadership group of current and former MRINetwork franchise owners, while HireQuest will retain partial ownership and continue providing shared services, purchasing scale, technology and back-office support. Shana Applebaum was appointed Managing Director and will lead a strategic reset focused on growth, client partnerships and network cohesion. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, with strategic initiatives rolling out beginning Q1 2026.
HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) announced a new ownership structure for its global executive search brand MRINetwork on December 1, 2025. Majority ownership has been transferred to a leadership group of current and former MRINetwork franchise owners, while HireQuest will retain partial ownership and continue providing shared services, purchasing scale, technology and back-office support. Shana Applebaum was appointed Managing Director and will lead a strategic reset focused on growth, client partnerships and network cohesion. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, with strategic initiatives rolling out beginning Q1 2026.
HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) published a 2026 U.S. labor market outlook on Nov 18, 2025 projecting a year of reset, reallocation and stabilization. Data from its >400 offices show mixed but steadying signals: 68% of offices reported time-to-fill steadied in 2025, 35% saw increases, and 61% of recruiters expect stability in 2026.
HireQuest highlights rising fractional/contract roles, stronger demand for skilled trades, healthcare, tech/AI and logistics, and continued automation pressure on administrative roles. Regional patterns and reshoring/infrastructure trends are expected to shape hiring. The company positions its franchise network to match local candidate preferences for flexibility and fit.
HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) published a 2026 U.S. labor market outlook on Nov 18, 2025 projecting a year of reset, reallocation and stabilization. Data from its >400 offices show mixed but steadying signals: 68% of offices reported time-to-fill steadied in 2025, 35% saw increases, and 61% of recruiters expect stability in 2026.
HireQuest highlights rising fractional/contract roles, stronger demand for skilled trades, healthcare, tech/AI and logistics, and continued automation pressure on administrative roles. Regional patterns and reshoring/infrastructure trends are expected to shape hiring. The company positions its franchise network to match local candidate preferences for flexibility and fit.