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HireQuest Inc. (HQI) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$16.45 +0.86% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $16.44

HireQuest Inc. (HQI) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $226.7M
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As of 2026-11-03, HireQuest Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $16.45 (+0.86% 1D, market cap $226.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HQI ranks #290 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), HQI carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 35.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 7.3%. By comparison, RCMT (RCM Technologies Inc.) holds a B+ grade (77/100 RQD, P/E 15.6x, ROIC 46.0%, cap $250.4M) and TSSI (TSS Inc.) posts a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 14.2x, ROIC 46.4%, cap $193.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TSSI leads on earnings multiple (14.2x) while TSSI leads on capital efficiency (46.4% ROIC).

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Per HQI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001140102), HireQuest Inc. generated $30.6M in revenue (-11.4% YoY), $6.3M in net income, and $12.0M in free cash flow against $88.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $16.44 (-0.04%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 39.3% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 62/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D+ · Rk B-
Cash (13)Whales (8)SEC (14)Macro (14)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.8% Base Target
$22 Bull$17 Base$13 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HQI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±11.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (62/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY HQI SCORES 62/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 8.36 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+14/20 pts (23% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 67% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 41.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
70
Grade B$17.31-1.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
67
Grade B-$17.11+0.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
65
Grade C+$17.19-4.3% Next Q
Current
62
Grade C$16.45+0.7% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 62/100 (C) score, HQI faces multiple-compression risk if 35.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($17.27) or 200D SMA ($13.40) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($16.75) toward Bear Floor ($13.07).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
41.630 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
8.36>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE67% OF RANGE
L: $7$16.45H: $21
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (steady margins), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: CRQD 13 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 21 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 28 / 40
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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
NEUTRAL (65)

7.3% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 5.32% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 8.36 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (58)

21/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 14/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like HQI
  • ✓Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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HQI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +42.67%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $16.30H $16.45L $16.30C $16.45VOL 14.7K
RES: $22.37SUP: $15.91SMA50: $17.27SMA200: $13.40
$21.60$18.44$15.28$12.11$8.95RES $22.37SUP $15.91$16.452026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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HQI Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
27.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -11.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (HQI)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #290 of 1009 ⚔️ RCMT vs HQI Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (HQI vs. RCMT, TSSI, III, TBI)

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, HireQuest Inc. (HQI) ranks #290 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #677 by equity capitalization ($226.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TSSI leads on earnings valuation at 14.2x trailing P/E, while TSSI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 46.4% ROIC and 13.2% gross margin. RCMT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 77/100 (B+) compared with HQI at 62/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
HQI ACTIVE
HireQuest Inc.
C 62/100 35.8x — 7.3% +0.86% $226.7M Benchmark Subject
RCMT
RCM Technologies Inc.
B+ 77/100 15.6x 27.5% 46.0% -0.65% $250.4M /rcmt-vs-hqi →
TSSI
TSS Inc.
C- 61/100 14.2x 13.2% 46.4% -1.75% $193.6M /tssi-vs-hqi →
III
Information Services Group Inc.
B- 71/100 31.5x 43.1% 11.2% +2.95% $295.3M /iii-vs-hqi →
TBI
TrueBlue Inc.
D- 41/100 — 22.8% -11.7% +1.02% $297.4M /tbi-vs-hqi →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001140102 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), HireQuest Inc. (HQI) reported GAAP revenue of $30.6M (-11.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $34.6M , and -19.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $6.3M, operating cash flow of $12.0M, and free cash flow of $12.0M (+0.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, HQI closed FY2025 with $88.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 8.36, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $30.6M $6.3M $12.0M $12.0M $88.2M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $34.6M $3.7M $12.0M $12.0M $94.0M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $37.9M $6.1M $10.6M $10.6M — —

3. HQI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is HQI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, HireQuest Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $16.45 (+0.86% 1D, market cap $226.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HQI ranks #290 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HQI compare to RCMT and TSSI in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), HQI carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 35.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 7.3%. By comparison, RCMT (RCM Technologies Inc.) holds a B+ grade (77/100 RQD, P/E 15.6x, ROIC 46.0%, cap $250.4M) and TSSI (TSS Inc.) posts a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 14.2x, ROIC 46.4%, cap $193.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TSSI leads on earnings multiple (14.2x) while TSSI leads on capital efficiency (46.4% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for HQI?

Per HQI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001140102), HireQuest Inc. generated $30.6M in revenue (-11.4% YoY), $6.3M in net income, and $12.0M in free cash flow against $88.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is HQI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

HQI last traded at $16.45 (+0.86% on volume of 17,669 shares), positioning the stock -4.75% below its 50-day simple moving average ($17.27) and +22.76% above its 200-day simple moving average ($13.40). Across its 52-week range of $7.38 to $20.84, HQI sits at the 67.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 41.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.6% ($14.54 to $18.36).

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HQI — HireQuest Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

HireQuest Inc. (HQI) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 62/100, corresponding to a C letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $16.45 (+0.86% 1D, market capitalization $226.7M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 7.3%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 20.5%, and free cash flow yield of 5.32%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (8/20) + Insider Conviction (13/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (14/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 8.36, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

HireQuest Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Professional Services industry..2B. — for further business detail.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), HireQuest Inc. (HQI) reported $30.6M in annual revenue (up from $34.6M in FY2024, -11.4% YoY) and $6.3M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($37.9M revenue, $6.1M net income) through FY2025, HQI scaled operating cash flow to $12.0M and free cash flow to $12.0M, backed by $88.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C • RQD 62/100): Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 5.32% and institutional whale pillar of 8/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 8/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $7.38 – $20.84 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 35.8x trailing P/E and 36.1x EV/EBITDA against 20.5% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

The only sector context provided is the Consumer Discretionary / Professional Services classification and beta of 1.0.

  • Key Question #1: Can HQI sustain or expand its 20.5% operating margin and 7.3% ROIC against Professional Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $30.6M and free cash flow of $12.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is HQI's 33.3x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score of 8.36 and Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 signal strong balance-sheet forensics.

Don't sleep on HQI's setup in Consumer Discretionary. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score of 8.36 and Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 signal strong balance-sheet forensics.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (62/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@MidwestValue Agree on the RQD 62/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $16.31 and keeping dry powder in case we test $15.17.

RI RiskArb_Desk RQD DEBATE OPENER • Hedged Event Driven 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $13.54 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $16.31

Per the RQD rating, the whale 13F flow pillar scores only 8 / 20, indicating weak institutional accumulation evidence.

I respect the product at HireQuest Inc., but the stock at $16.31 is a different story. Per the RQD rating, the whale 13F flow pillar scores only 8 / 20, indicating weak institutional accumulation evidence.. FCF yield is 5.32% and RQD sits at 62/100 (C) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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