HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) Stock Forecast
HQI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.50 / 5 from 2 analysts
- Price target
- $19.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +6.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.24
- 52-week range
- $7.59 – $20.04
HQI analyst ratings
2 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HQI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HQI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.24 | −2.1% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.78 | $0.75 | $0.80 | $0.71 | +9.2% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.84 | $0.79 | $0.90 | $0.78 | +9.0% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HQI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $8.7M | $8.2M | $9.2M | +2.4% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $30.8M | $30.2M | $31.4M | +0.5% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $32.5M | $32.1M | $32.9M | +5.5% | 2 |
HQI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HQI revenue: reported and forecast
HQI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.19 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.23 | +23.7% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.59 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.78 | +31.4% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.84 | +44.4% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HQI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HQI beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from HQI
2 analysts cover HireQuest; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $19.00, 6.2% above the latest close of $17.89. Analysts expect earnings of $0.78 per share for 2026, +9.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $0.84 per share on revenue of $32.5 million. HireQuest beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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HQI forecast FAQ
What is HireQuest's price target?
The average analyst price target for HireQuest is $19.00, 6.2% above the latest close of $17.89.
Is HireQuest a buy, hold or sell?
Of 2 analysts covering HireQuest, 1 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is HireQuest's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.78 per share for 2026 (range $0.75 to $0.80); for 2027 the estimate is $0.84.
What is HireQuest's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $30.8 million, growth of 0.5%; for 2027 it is $32.5 million.
When does HireQuest report earnings?
HireQuest is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.24.
Does HireQuest usually beat earnings estimates?
HireQuest reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.