HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) sets $0.06 per-share quarterly dividend

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HireQuest, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on its common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026.

The company explains that payment of this dividend is expressly conditioned on the Board of Directors not revoking it before the payment date. Any future dividends will require separate Board approval each quarter after reviewing HireQuest’s financial performance, cash flow, legal constraints, and financing arrangements.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 17, 2026

HIREQUEST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware		001-38513		91-2079472
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

111 Springhall Drive, Goose Creek, SC		29445
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(843) 723-7400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value	HQI	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01         Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 17, 2026, HireQuest, Inc. (the "Company") announced that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock expected to be paid March 16, 2026 with a record date of March 2, 2026. This announcement is contained in a press release issued by the Company and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed subject to the requirements of amended Item 10 of Regulation S-K, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing. The furnishing of this information hereby shall not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of such information.

The information in this report and in Exhibit 99.1 hereto may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. All statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to our declaration and payment of quarterly dividends. Forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of management and current market conditions. There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared, and the payment of this quarterly dividend is expressly conditioned on the Board not revoking the dividend before the payment date. The declaration of future dividends is subject to approval of the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of the Company's financial performance and cash needs. Declaration of future dividends is also subject to various risks and uncertainties, including: the Company's cash flow and cash needs; compliance with applicable law; restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; the deterioration in the Company's financial condition or results; and those risks, uncertainties, and other factors identified from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 9.01         Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits

99.1        Press Release dated February 17, 2026 (furnished only)

104         Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

		HIREQUEST, INC.
		(Registrant)
Date: February 17, 2026				/s/ John McAnnar
				John McAnnar
				Chief Legal Officer, Vice President, and Corporate Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

HireQuest, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

GOOSE CREEK, South Carolina – February 17, 2026 – HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2026.

About HireQuest

HireQuest is a franchisor of staffing solutions with a presence across the U.S. and international markets. Through its primary divisions - HireQuest Direct, HireQuest Health, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp - the company provides temporary, direct-hire, and contract staffing solutions across industries, including construction, light industrial, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and engineering. From on-demand staffing to executive search, HireQuest's divisions operate as one team for our customers - delivering workforce solutions that drive growth and change lives. For more information, visit www.hirequest.com

Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking statements which reflect management’s expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speaks only as of the date hereof. All statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to our declaration or payment of quarterly dividends. Forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of management and current market conditions. There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared, and the payment of this quarterly dividend is expressly conditioned on the Board not revoking the dividend before the payment date. The declaration of future dividends is subject to approval of the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of the Company's financial performance and cash needs. Declaration or payment of future dividends is also subject to various risks and uncertainties, including: the Company's cash flow and cash needs; compliance with applicable law; restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; the deterioration in the Company's financial condition or results; and those risks, uncertainties, and other factors identified from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as its annual and quarterly reports and current reports on Form 8-K. The Company undertakes no obligations to update such forward-looking statements, except as may otherwise be required by law.

Company Contact:

HireQuest, Inc.

David Hartley, Vice President of Corporate Development

(800) 835-6755

Email: cdhartley@hirequest.com

Investor Relations Contact:

IMS Investor Relations

John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau

(203) 972-9200

Email: hirequest@imsinvestorrelations.com

FAQ

What dividend did HireQuest (HQI) declare in this 8-K?

HireQuest declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on its common stock. This recurring payment reflects the Board’s current decision for this quarter and is separate from any future dividend determinations, which require new Board approval each period.

When will HireQuest (HQI) pay the newly declared dividend?

The declared dividend is payable on March 16, 2026. Shareholders who are properly recorded as of the stated record date will be eligible to receive this cash payment on that date, assuming the Board does not revoke the dividend beforehand.

What is the record date for HireQuest’s $0.06 dividend?

The dividend has a record date of March 2, 2026. Investors must be shareholders of record at the close of business on that date to receive the $0.06 per-share cash dividend that is scheduled to be paid later in March 2026.

Is HireQuest’s March 2026 dividend guaranteed to be paid?

Payment of the dividend is expressly conditioned on the Board not revoking it before the March 16, 2026 payment date. The company notes there can be no assurance regarding future dividends or that this one will not be withdrawn if circumstances change.

What factors could affect HireQuest (HQI) future dividend decisions?

Future dividends depend on Board approval each quarter after reviewing cash flow, cash needs, legal requirements, financing agreement restrictions, tax law changes, and any deterioration in HireQuest’s financial condition or results, as well as other risks described in its SEC filings.

Does this HireQuest 8-K affect how dividend information is treated under the Exchange Act?

The company states this dividend information is furnished, not filed, under Regulation FD. As furnished information, it is not subject to Section 18 liability or automatically incorporated into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings absent specific incorporation by reference.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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