Welcome to our dedicated page for Hirequest SEC filings (Ticker: HQI), a comprehensive resource for investors and traders seeking official regulatory documents including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly earnings, 8-K material events, and insider trading forms.
The HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) SEC filings page on Stock Titan provides access to the company’s regulatory disclosures as a franchisor of staffing and executive search services. Investors can review Forms 8-K and other filings that describe board actions, financial results, shareholder votes, and capital return decisions for this human resources consulting services company.
HireQuest’s recent Form 8-K filings include disclosures about quarterly cash dividends on its common stock, a stock repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to a specified dollar amount of shares, and the announcement of quarterly financial results. These filings outline how the Board of Directors approaches dividends, share repurchases, and communication of operating performance. Additional 8-K reports detail matters submitted to a vote of security holders at the annual meeting, including the election of directors, ratification of the independent registered public accounting firm, and advisory votes on executive compensation and its frequency.
Through its SEC reports, HireQuest also furnishes press releases that summarize revenue from franchise royalties and service revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses, workers’ compensation items, and non-U.S. GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income. These documents help readers understand how the franchise-based staffing model translates into reported financial results and capital structure, including the use of a line of credit and dividend payments.
On Stock Titan, users can view these filings as they are made available from EDGAR and use AI-powered summaries to interpret key points, such as the implications of new repurchase authorizations, dividend declarations, or changes in shareholder voting outcomes. The filings page is also a resource for tracking governance-related information, including board composition decisions and advisory votes, as disclosed in HireQuest’s official SEC submissions.
HireQuest, Inc. disclosed that its Board of Directors has approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to buy back up to
The actual number and timing of share repurchases will depend on factors such as the trading price and availability of HireQuest’s common stock and general market conditions. The repurchase program will begin as soon as reasonably possible, is scheduled to expire twelve months after it starts, and may be modified, suspended, or terminated at any time without prior notice. Shares bought back may later be reissued for employee benefit plans and other general corporate purposes.
HireQuest director Kathleen Shanahan reported receiving 1,567 shares of restricted common stock as compensation for board service and corrected her reported shareholdings.
The restricted stock award was granted on November 7, 2025 in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. According to the report, 1,306 of these shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 261 shares vest on November 7, 2027. The closing price of HireQuest's common stock on Nasdaq on the grant date was $9.67 per share.
After this grant and the correction of a prior transcription error, Shanahan is shown as beneficially owning 75,765 shares of HireQuest common stock held directly.
HireQuest (HQI) disclosed an initial insider ownership report. The company’s CFO filed a Form 3 stating beneficial ownership of 42,500 shares of common stock, held directly, as of 05/31/2025. No derivative securities were listed.
HireQuest (HQI): Director Kathleen Shanahan received 1,567 shares of restricted stock on November 7, 2025 as board compensation in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. The filing shows 2,638,277 shares beneficially owned following the transaction, held directly.
Vesting is staged: 1,306 shares on February 7, 2026 and 261 shares on November 7, 2027. The closing price on the grant date was $9.67 per share.
HireQuest (HQI) director R. Rimmy Malhotra reported an equity compensation grant. On 11/07/2025, he was awarded 3,568 shares of restricted stock for Board service, in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer.
The award vests in two tranches: 2,974 shares on February 7, 2026 and 594 shares on November 7, 2027. The filing notes the Nasdaq closing price on the grant date was $9.67 per share.
Following the reported transaction, Mr. Malhotra beneficially owned 100,440 shares directly. He also reported 120,130 shares held indirectly by Nicoya Fund, LLC; he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
HireQuest (HQI) director and 10% owner Edward Jackson reported an award of 2,234 shares of restricted stock on November 7, 2025.
The award was granted for Board service as compensation in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 1,862 shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 372 shares vest on November 7, 2027. The closing price of HireQuest common stock on Nasdaq on the grant date was $9.67 per share.
Following the reported transaction, Jackson beneficially owns 2,638,277 shares, held directly.
HireQuest (HQI) Form 4: Director Lawrence F. Hagenbuch reported an award of 2,762 shares of restricted common stock on 11/07/2025, coded “A” for an acquisition. The grant was issued as compensation in lieu of a quarterly cash retainer for board service.
Of the award, 2,300 shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 462 shares vest on November 7, 2027. Following this transaction, he beneficially owns 119,472 shares, held directly. The filing notes the Nasdaq closing price on the grant date was $9.67 per share.
HireQuest (HQI) filed a Form 4 reporting an equity grant to Director Jack Olmstead. On November 7, 2025, he received 2,792 shares of restricted stock as compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer for Board service.
The company notes a vesting schedule: 2,326 shares vest on February 7, 2026 and 466 shares vest on November 7, 2027. Following the grant, Olmstead beneficially owned 76,959 shares in total, held directly. The grant date closing price cited was $9.67 per share.
HireQuest, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend is expected to be paid on December 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on December 1, 2025.
The company noted that the payment is expressly conditioned on the Board not revoking the dividend before the payment date, and future dividends remain subject to quarterly Board approval after reviewing financial performance and cash needs.
HireQuest (HQI) reported Q3 2025 results. Revenue was $8.5 million, down from $9.4 million a year ago, reflecting softer system-wide sales. Net income improved to $2.3 million from a $2.2 million loss, and diluted EPS was $0.16 (basic $0.17) versus a $0.16 loss. The swing to profit was aided by lower impairment charges and a workers’ compensation benefit.
Year to date, revenue was $23.6 million versus $26.5 million, with net income of $4.7 million versus $1.5 million. Franchise royalties were $8.1 million in the quarter; Northbound/MRI/SearchPath and HireQuest Direct saw declines, while Snelling/HireQuest was stable. The company recorded a $230 thousand impairment to the MRI trade name and shortened MRI franchise agreement lives, which will lift annual amortization by about $202 thousand.
HQI ended the quarter with $1.1 million in cash, $2.2 million drawn on its $50 million revolver (matures 2028), and remained in covenant compliance. Operating cash flow for the first nine months was $5.4 million. The Board continued its quarterly dividend at $0.06 per share, paying $844 thousand in Q3. Shares outstanding were 14.1 million as of November 5, 2025.