Hirequest Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI) has announced a 20% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.06 per share, marking an annualized yield of 1.3%. This decision reflects the company's confidence in its business prospects following the successful integration of the Snelling and LINK acquisitions. The dividend will be paid on June 15, 2021, with a record date of June 1, 2021. HireQuest plans to distribute dividends quarterly in March, June, September, and December, pending Board approval based on financial performance.

HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. In 2020, franchise royalties fell to $12.8 million, down 12.8%, and total revenue decreased to $13.8 million, a drop of 13%. Net income for 2020 was $5.4 million, compared to a net loss of $290,000 in 2019. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 to shareholders. Notably, HireQuest completed the acquisitions of Snelling Staffing and LINK Staffing, enhancing its market presence and expected revenue streams.

HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI) has acquired the franchised operations of LINK Staffing for approximately $11.1 million in cash, excluding working capital. The acquisition includes 35 locations that generated $57 million in system-wide sales in 2020. This follows the acquisition of 47 locations from Snelling Staffing, enhancing HireQuest's market presence and revenue streams. The combined network is expected to facilitate organic growth in commercial staffing, with many LINK locations being rebranded as Snelling offices.

HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI) will hold a conference call on March 25, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern to discuss its fourth quarter and annual financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020. The call can be accessed via toll-free and international numbers, with an entry code of 904518. A live broadcast and a replay will be available until April 8, 2021. HireQuest operates over 180 franchised offices, providing staffing solutions across various sectors, employing approximately 50,000 individuals annually.

HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI) has completed the acquisition of assets from Snelling Staffing for approximately $17.3 million. This acquisition, which includes 47 Snelling locations that generated about $87 million in system sales in 2020, enhances HireQuest's commercial staffing capabilities. The company plans to sell certain Snelling locations to third parties while maintaining royalty revenues through a trademark license agreement. The acquisition was funded using existing cash and a draw on the line of credit.

HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI) announced the acquisition of LINK Staffing's franchised operations for approximately $11 million in cash. This acquisition adds 35 locations that generated $57 million in sales in 2020, enhancing HireQuest's commercial staffing footprint. Along with the pending acquisition of Snelling Staffing, the company aims to expand to over 80 locations, particularly in growing markets like Texas and Florida. Funding for the transaction will come from cash reserves and a line of credit, with expectations to close by March 2021. A $0.05 per share dividend is also declared for March 15, 2021.

HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI) has announced the acquisition of certain assets from Snelling Staffing for approximately $17.3 million. This deal includes 48 locations that generated about $95 million in sales in 2020. The acquisition aims to enhance HireQuest’s footprint in commercial staffing and leverage operational synergies to attract national accounts and new franchisees. The transaction is expected to close on February 28, 2021, subject to standard conditions, with both companies continuing business operations without interruption during the transition.

HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI) reported a net income of $2.0 million or $0.15 per share for Q3 2020, a significant recovery from a net loss of $7.8 million or $(0.60) per share in the prior year. Total revenue reached $3.4 million, up 2.7% from $3.3 million in Q3 2019, with franchise royalties rising 2.5%. The company declared its first quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share, with an annual yield of 2.4%. Despite challenges from the global healthcare crisis, no franchise has failed, and the business has shown signs of stabilization.

HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI) announced a conference call scheduled for November 12, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its Q3 financial results for the period ending September 30, 2020. The call will be accessible via toll-free and international dial-in numbers, with a replay available until November 26, 2020. HireQuest is a nationwide franchisor offering staffing solutions, employing approximately 80,000 individuals annually across various industries through its 136 franchisee-owned offices in 30 states and D.C. For more information, visit www.hirequest.com.