HireQuest Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
HireQuest is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.28% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
2.3%
Dividend yield
n/a
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | n/a |
| Future Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | 10.2% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 46% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.06
May 22
HireQuest's (NASDAQ:HQI) Dividend Will Be $0.06
Feb 21Recent updates
Here's What's Concerning About HireQuest's (NASDAQ:HQI) Returns On Capital
Dec 23HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.06
May 22Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By HireQuest, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HQI) P/E
May 14Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past HireQuest's (NASDAQ:HQI) Soft Earnings
Apr 09HireQuest's (NASDAQ:HQI) Dividend Will Be $0.06
Feb 21Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI)
Feb 15HireQuest: We Think The Picture Will Brighten Soon
Jan 16Market Participants Recognise HireQuest, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HQI) Earnings
Oct 16
Calculated Acquisitions And Franchise Model Innovations Boost Financial Strength In Staffing Industry
HireQuest's focus on cost mitigation and leveraging franchising is enhancing financial strength and operational efficiencies.HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.06
Aug 21Is HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) Using Too Much Debt?
Aug 03HireQuest, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 20%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
May 11There May Be Reason For Hope In HireQuest's (NASDAQ:HQI) Disappointing Earnings
Mar 28HireQuest, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
Mar 25HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.06
Feb 23Returns On Capital At HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) Paint A Concerning Picture
Jan 30HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06
Aug 28Need To Know: The Consensus Just Cut Its HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI) Estimates For 2023
Aug 18HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return
Aug 12HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Jun 08HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.06
May 21HireQuest, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
May 14Shareholders Are Optimistic That HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) Will Multiply In Value
May 12Is There Now An Opportunity In HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQI)?
Feb 01Stability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: Whilst dividend payments have been stable, HQI has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.
Growing Dividend: HQI's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 5 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| HireQuest Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (HQI) | 2.3% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.4% |
| Industry Average (Professional Services) | 2.0% |
| Analyst forecast (HQI) (up to 3 years) | n/a |
Notable Dividend: HQI's dividend (2.28%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.43%).
High Dividend: HQI's dividend (2.28%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.39%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (46.2%), HQI's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (24.4%), HQI's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/12/31 08:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/12/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
HireQuest, Inc. is covered by 2 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Kevin Steinke | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Michael Baker | D.A. Davidson & Co. |