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HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) generates a steady flow of news as a franchisor of on-demand staffing, commercial staffing, and executive search services. As a human resources consulting services company operating through brands such as HireQuest Direct, HireQuest Health, MRINetwork, Snelling, TradeCorp, DriverQuest, and Northbound Executive Search, its announcements span capital allocation decisions, franchise network developments, and labor market commentary.
On this page, readers can follow HQI news related to quarterly financial results, dividend declarations, and stock repurchase programs approved by the Board of Directors. Recent Form 8-K filings and press releases have covered quarterly cash dividends on common stock and the authorization of a stock repurchase program that permits open market and privately negotiated share purchases under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
HireQuest also issues news about its franchise brands and ownership structures. For example, the company has announced a change in the ownership structure of MRINetwork, its global executive search brand, transitioning majority ownership to a leadership group of current and former franchise owners while retaining partial ownership and continuing to provide shared services. Such updates highlight how HireQuest manages and supports its network of staffing and recruiting offices.
In addition, HireQuest publishes labor market outlooks based on survey data from its extensive franchise network. These releases discuss hiring trends, time-to-fill metrics, application volumes, and demand patterns across industries including construction, light industrial, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and engineering. Investors, employers, and job seekers can use this news feed to monitor how HireQuest views the evolving labor market and how its network is responding to changes in demand for skilled and flexible work.
By reviewing the HQI news page regularly, users can track company announcements, capital return policies, executive search and staffing network developments, and broader workforce insights drawn from HireQuest’s U.S. and international presence.
HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) announced on December 17, 2025 that its Board approved a share repurchase program authorizing up to $20 million to repurchase outstanding common stock.
The company intends to begin the program and adopt a corresponding Rule 10b5-1 trading plan as soon as reasonably possible; the Repurchase Program will expire 12 months after its start date. Purchases may occur via open-market, private or block transactions and timing will depend on price, availability and market conditions. The program may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time and repurchased shares may be reissued for employee benefit plans or other corporate purposes.
HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) announced on December 17, 2025 that its Board approved a share repurchase program authorizing up to $20 million to repurchase outstanding common stock.
The company intends to begin the program and adopt a corresponding Rule 10b5-1 trading plan as soon as reasonably possible; the Repurchase Program will expire 12 months after its start date. Purchases may occur via open-market, private or block transactions and timing will depend on price, availability and market conditions. The program may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time and repurchased shares may be reissued for employee benefit plans or other corporate purposes.
HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) announced a new ownership structure for its global executive search brand MRINetwork on December 1, 2025. Majority ownership has been transferred to a leadership group of current and former MRINetwork franchise owners, while HireQuest will retain partial ownership and continue providing shared services, purchasing scale, technology and back-office support. Shana Applebaum was appointed Managing Director and will lead a strategic reset focused on growth, client partnerships and network cohesion. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, with strategic initiatives rolling out beginning Q1 2026.
HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) announced a new ownership structure for its global executive search brand MRINetwork on December 1, 2025. Majority ownership has been transferred to a leadership group of current and former MRINetwork franchise owners, while HireQuest will retain partial ownership and continue providing shared services, purchasing scale, technology and back-office support. Shana Applebaum was appointed Managing Director and will lead a strategic reset focused on growth, client partnerships and network cohesion. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, with strategic initiatives rolling out beginning Q1 2026.
HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) published a 2026 U.S. labor market outlook on Nov 18, 2025 projecting a year of reset, reallocation and stabilization. Data from its >400 offices show mixed but steadying signals: 68% of offices reported time-to-fill steadied in 2025, 35% saw increases, and 61% of recruiters expect stability in 2026.
HireQuest highlights rising fractional/contract roles, stronger demand for skilled trades, healthcare, tech/AI and logistics, and continued automation pressure on administrative roles. Regional patterns and reshoring/infrastructure trends are expected to shape hiring. The company positions its franchise network to match local candidate preferences for flexibility and fit.
HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) published a 2026 U.S. labor market outlook on Nov 18, 2025 projecting a year of reset, reallocation and stabilization. Data from its >400 offices show mixed but steadying signals: 68% of offices reported time-to-fill steadied in 2025, 35% saw increases, and 61% of recruiters expect stability in 2026.
HireQuest highlights rising fractional/contract roles, stronger demand for skilled trades, healthcare, tech/AI and logistics, and continued automation pressure on administrative roles. Regional patterns and reshoring/infrastructure trends are expected to shape hiring. The company positions its franchise network to match local candidate preferences for flexibility and fit.
HireQuest (Nasdaq:HQI) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. The board declared the dividend on November 7, 2025, with a record date of December 1, 2025 and a payment date of December 15, 2025.
This establishes a concrete cash return timetable for shareholders and clarifies who is eligible for the December payout.
HireQuest (Nasdaq:HQI) reported third-quarter 2025 results for the period ended September 30, 2025. Q3 total revenue was $8.5M, down 9.8% year-over-year; franchise royalties were $8.1M. The company recorded Q3 net income $2.3M ($0.16 per diluted share) versus a loss of $(2.2M) a year earlier; adjusted net income was $3.4M ($0.24 per diluted share). Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 was $4.7M. System-wide sales declined 10.1% in Q3 to $133.6M and 11.9% year-to-date to $377.9M. Cash was $1.1M and working capital was $31.5M as of September 30, 2025. The company paid a $0.06 quarterly cash dividend on September 15, 2025, and expects to hold a conference call on November 6, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
HireQuest (Nasdaq:HQI) will hold a conference call to discuss third quarter 2025 results on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Participants can join via toll-free dial-in 888-506-0062 or international dial-in 973-528-0011 using entry code 893459.
The call will be broadcast live and available for replay at https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/2359/53081 and via the investor relations section of https://hirequest.com/. A replay will be available through Thursday, November 20, 2025 via toll-free replay 877-481-4010 or international replay 919-882-2331 using passcode 53081.
Attendees are asked to call 5–10 minutes before the start time for registration.
HireQuest (Nasdaq:HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, has announced a quarterly dividend declaration. The company's Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.06 per share, which will be paid on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2025.
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