HQI Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
HQI - HireQuest, Inc. Common Stock (DE)
$11.23
-0.22 (-1.92%)
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BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Mar 19, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: HQI shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 5.3% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: HQI shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 5.3% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$6.75
Based on -6.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$4.19
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 18.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: HQI is currently trading at $11.23, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $10.35 to $11.23. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 21.4) compared to its historical average (18.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 5.3% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HQI is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $10.60, while resistance sits at $11.63.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $14.00 (+22.3%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HQI is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $10.60, while resistance sits at $11.63.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $14.00 (+22.3%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Fair Price Range
$10.35 -
$11.23
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
68.6%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 22.3% below Wall St target ($14.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 5.3% growth with -9.8% revenue growth
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$10.35 -
$11.23
Current vs Fair Value
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$10.60
Resistance Level
$11.63
Current Trend
Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
21.40
Wall Street Target
$14.00
(+22.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-9.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-48.4%
Profit Margin
21.9%
Valuation Premium vs History
+5.3% premium
PE vs Historical
21.4 vs 18.3
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+5.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$12.06
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$12.70
(+11%)
3-Year Target
$13.37
(+17%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 21→18)
PE COMPRESSION
$11.43
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.3, Growth: -17.7%)
$8.70
(+-24%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 21.4, Growth: -17.7%)
$8.35
(-27%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.2, Growth: -17.7%)
$7.09
(-38%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 21.08 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.52
Bull Case
$12.40
(+11%)
Analyst growth 2.9%, PE expands to 23.2
Base Case
$11.28
(+0%)
Market implied 2.9%, PE stable at 21.1
Bear Case
$7.45
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 17.9
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Last updated: January 31, 2026 11:48 AM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 12:48 PM
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