HQI Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
HQI - HireQuest, Inc. Common Stock (DE)
$9.79
-0.15 (-1.51%)
▼
5d:
-6.58%
30d:
-16.04%
90d:
-5.96%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Mar 30, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: HQI shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: HQI shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$7.16
Based on -6.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$4.44
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 19.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: HQI is currently trading at $9.79, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $10.16 to $11.60. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 18.6) is in line with its historical norms (19.4). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 1.5% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HQI is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $9.65. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: HQI has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $14.00 (+40.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HQI is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $9.65. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: HQI has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $14.00 (+40.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Fair Price Range
$10.16 -
$11.60
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
57.1%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 40.8% below Wall St target ($14.00)
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-6.6%) - monitor closely
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$10.16 -
$11.60
Current vs Fair Value
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$9.65
Resistance Level
$11.22
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
18.58
Wall Street Target
$14.00
(+40.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-9.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-48.4%
Profit Margin
21.9%
Valuation Discount vs History
-1.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical
18.6 vs 19.4
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-1.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$9.79
(-2%)
2-Year Target
$9.64
(-3%)
3-Year Target
$9.50
(-4%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 19→19)
$9.92
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: -17.7%)
$8.74
(+-12%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 18.6, Growth: -17.7%)
$7.25
(-27%)
Bear:
(PE: 15.8, Growth: -17.7%)
$6.16
(-38%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (19x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (19x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 18.90 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.52
Bull Case
$11.12
(+6%)
Analyst growth 2.9%, PE expands to 20.8
Base Case
$10.11
(-4%)
Market implied 2.9%, PE stable at 18.9
Bear Case
$6.68
(-36%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 16.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 18.6 to 19.4
Stabilization Target:
$10.38
(+4.4%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+4.4%
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Last updated: March 30, 2026 4:31 PM ET
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Sells
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