HireQuest Reports Q1 Revenue Miss and Decline, Net Income Up Slightly
Summary
HireQuest reported Q1 2026 revenue of $6.5 million, missing analyst estimates and declining 12.7% year-over-year, though net income saw a modest increase to $1.6 million.
Key Events
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Q1 Revenue Misses Estimates
Total revenue for Q1 2026 was $6.5 million, a 12.7% decrease year-over-year, and missed analyst consensus of $6.75 million. This decline includes the impact of divested MRINetwork assets.
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Net Income Shows Modest Growth
Net income for Q1 2026 increased to $1.6 million ($0.11 per diluted share) from $1.4 million ($0.10 per diluted share) in the prior-year period.
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System-Wide Sales Decline
System-wide sales decreased by 13.4% to $102.6 million compared to $118.4 million in Q1 2025, partly due to the MRINetwork divestiture.
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Cash Position Decreases Significantly
Cash on hand decreased from $3.9 million as of December 31, 2025, to $1.0 million as of March 31, 2026.
Analysis
HireQuest reported first-quarter results that showed a year-over-year revenue decline of 12.7% to $6.5 million, missing analyst consensus of $6.75 million. While net income increased slightly to $1.6 million ($0.11 per diluted share), the top-line weakness and a significant drop in cash from $3.9 million to $1.0 million are notable. The company remains debt-free and continues its dividend and share buyback programs, but the revenue performance indicates ongoing market headwinds.
At the time of this filing, HQI was trading at $11.39 on NASDAQ in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $159.5M. The 52-week trading range was $7.38 to $12.48. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.