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HireQuest (HQI) boosts Q2 2026 earnings and margins amid MRINetwork divestiture

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HireQuest, Inc. reported stronger profitability for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026, while navigating the divestiture of certain MRINetwork assets. For the second quarter, total revenue was $8.1 million, up 6.0% year over year, with franchise royalties of $7.6 million and service revenue of $513,000. Pro forma for the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture, total revenue increased 16.6% and franchise royalties rose 13.8%, reflecting underlying growth in the franchised network.

Cost discipline significantly improved margins. Second-quarter SG&A expenses declined to $4.0 million, down 31.9% from a year earlier, and workers’ compensation expense also decreased. Net income for the quarter rose to $2.7 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, from $1.1 million, or $0.08, while Adjusted EBITDA increased to $4.6 million from $3.3 million. Year-to-date net income was $4.3 million versus $2.4 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $7.3 million versus $6.1 million.

On the balance sheet, as of June 30, 2026, cash was $1.6 million, total assets were $93.4 million, total liabilities were $24.5 million, and working capital was $35.1 million. The company reported approximately $41.0 million of availability under its line of credit, assuming continued covenant compliance. HireQuest paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on June 15, 2026, and states an intention to continue quarterly dividends subject to business performance and board approval.

Positive

  • Net income more than doubled year over year in Q2 2026 to $2.7 million from $1.1 million, with diluted EPS rising to $0.19 from $0.08.
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew strongly, reaching $4.6 million in Q2 2026 versus $3.3 million, and $7.3 million year-to-date versus $6.1 million.
  • SG&A expenses declined 31.9% in Q2 2026 to $4.0 million, supporting margin expansion and higher profitability.
  • Pro forma revenue growth was robust, with Q2 2026 total revenue up 16.6% and franchise royalties up 13.8% after adjusting for the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture.
  • The company maintained a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share and indicates an intention to continue quarterly dividends, signaling ongoing capital returns to shareholders.
  • Liquidity remains solid with $35.1 million of working capital and approximately $41.0 million of availability under the line of credit as of June 30, 2026.

Negative

  • Balance sheet mix shifted as cash decreased to $1.6 million from $3.9 million and total liabilities increased to $24.5 million from $19.9 million between December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2026.

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
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Q2 2026 Total Revenue $8.1 million Total revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2026; 6.0% increase year over year
Q2 2026 Net Income $2.7 million Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 versus $1.1 million in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 Diluted EPS $0.19 per share Diluted earnings per share in Q2 2026 compared to $0.08 in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $4.6 million Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 versus $3.3 million a year earlier
Cash Balance $1.6 million Cash as of June 30, 2026, compared to $3.9 million as of December 31, 2025
Total Assets $93.4 million Total assets as of June 30, 2026; up from $88.2 million at December 31, 2025
Total Liabilities $24.5 million Total liabilities as of June 30, 2026 versus $19.9 million at year-end 2025
Quarterly Dividend $0.06 per share Cash dividend paid June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2026
system-wide sales financial
"System-wide sales for the second quarter of 2026 were $117.8 million"
Total revenue generated by every outlet in a company’s network, including both company-owned and franchised locations, measured over a given period. Investors watch system-wide sales as a broad indicator of brand demand and growth—like checking the overall temperature of a chain rather than one store—because rising totals suggest the business model and customer base are expanding even if ownership mixes vary.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2026 was $4.6 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
MRINetwork Assets Divestiture financial
"related to the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture"
working capital financial
"Working capital as of June 30, 2026, was $35.1 million"
Working capital is the money a business has available to cover its daily expenses, like paying bills and buying supplies. It’s like the cash in your wallet that helps you handle everyday costs; having enough ensures the business can operate smoothly without running into money shortages.
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How did HireQuest (HQI) perform financially in Q2 2026?

HireQuest reported Q2 2026 revenue of $8.1 million, up 6.0% year over year, and net income of $2.7 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared with $1.1 million, or $0.08, in Q2 2025.

What was HireQuest (HQI)’s Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 and year-to-date 2026?

Adjusted EBITDA was $4.6 million in Q2 2026 versus $3.3 million a year earlier, and $7.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared with $6.1 million in the same 2025 period.

How did the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture impact HireQuest (HQI)’s 2026 results?

The MRINetwork Assets Divestiture reduced reported royalties and system-wide sales, but pro forma Q2 2026 total revenue increased 16.6% and system-wide sales increased 6.9%, highlighting underlying growth excluding the divested operations.

What is HireQuest (HQI)’s balance sheet position as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, HireQuest had $1.6 million in cash, $93.4 million in total assets, $24.5 million in total liabilities, and $35.1 million in working capital, plus about $41.0 million of availability under its line of credit.

Is HireQuest (HQI) paying a dividend in 2026?

Yes. On June 15, 2026, HireQuest paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share to shareholders of record on June 1, 2026, and states it intends to continue $0.06 quarterly dividends subject to board discretion.

How did HireQuest (HQI)’s system-wide sales trend in 2026?

Reported system-wide sales were $117.8 million in Q2 2026 versus $125.9 million in Q2 2025, and $220.4 million year-to-date versus $244.3 million, with the declines primarily tied to $17.7 million and $33.7 million from the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture.
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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): August 10, 2026
 
 
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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
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
 
 
 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
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HQI
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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).
 
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On August 10, 2026, HireQuest, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release (the "Press Release") reporting its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
 
The information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto) is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be "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 or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). In addition, the information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto) shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference into such filing.
 
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Press Release dated August 10, 2026 (furnished only).
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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: August 10, 2026
     
/s/ John McAnnar
       
John McAnnar
       
Chief Legal Officer, Vice President, and Corporate Secretary
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

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HireQuest Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2026

 

GOOSE CREEK, South Carolina August 10, 2026 – HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand staffing and direct-hire recruiting services, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

 

Rick Hermanns, HireQuest’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our second quarter results were underscored by a stabilizing job market and recovering demand environment for temporary staffing services. We generated year-over-year revenue growth and significantly enhanced profitability compared with the second quarter of 2025.

 

“Looking ahead, we believe our franchisees are well positioned to capture demand as market conditions improve, and employers prioritize access to flexible, skilled labor. We remain confident in our long-term strategy and our ability to deliver consistently profitable results and enhanced value for our shareholders,” Mr. Hermanns concluded.

 

Second Quarter 2026 Review

 

Franchise royalties in the second quarter of 2026 were $7.6 million compared to $7.3 million in the prior-year period, an increase of 4.1%. Service revenue was $513,000 compared to $354,000 in the prior-year period. The second quarter of 2025 included approximately $620,000 in franchise royalties and $70,000 in service revenue related to the divestiture of certain assets and liabilities associated with the permanent placement franchisee base of HQ MRI Corporation on January 1, 2026 (the "MRINetwork Assets Divestiture"). Pro forma for the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture, franchise royalties increased 13.8% in the second quarter of 2026.

 

Total revenue in the second quarter of 2026 was $8.1 million compared to $7.6 million in the prior year period, an increase of 6.0%. Pro forma for the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture, total revenue increased 16.6% in the second quarter of 2026.

 

SG&A expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were $4.0 million compared to $5.9 million in the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of 31.9%. Workers' compensation expense was approximately $39,000 in the second quarter of 2026 compared to approximately $127,000 in the prior-year period. The second quarter of 2025 included approximately $633,000 in SG&A expenses related to the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture.

 

Depreciation and amortization in the second quarter of 2026 was approximately $762,000, compared to $734,000 in the second quarter of 2025.

 

Interest and other financing expense in the second quarter of 2026 was approximately $30,000 compared to $71,000 for the second quarter of 2025. Interest and other financing expense will fluctuate as the Company utilizes the line of credit for acquisitions or other short-term liquidity needs.

 

Net income in the second quarter of 2026 was $2.7 million or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $1.1 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025.

 

Adjusted net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $3.2 million, or $0.23 per diluted share compared to adjusted net income of $2.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025.

 

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2026 was $4.6 million compared to $3.3 million in the second quarter of 2025.

 

System-wide sales for the second quarter of 2026 were $117.8 million compared to $125.9 million for the second quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily related to $17.7 million in system-wide sales related to the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture. Pro forma for the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture, system-wide sales increased 6.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

 

 

Year-To-Date 2026 Review

 

Franchise royalties for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $13.6 million compared to $14.2 million for the same period in 2025, a decrease of 4.2%. Service revenue was $975,000 compared to $866,000 in the prior-year period. The six months ended June 30, 2026 included $1.1 million in franchise royalties and $144,000 in service revenue related to the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture. Pro forma for the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture, franchise royalties increased 4.0% for the period.

 

Total revenue was $14.6 million compared to $15.1 million in the same year-ago period, a decrease of 3.2%. Pro forma for the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture, total revenue increased 5.6% for the period.

 

SG&A expenses in the first six months of 2026 were $8.3 million compared to $11.1 million for the same period of 2025, a decrease of 25.7%. Workers' compensation expense was approximately $78,000 in the for the first six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to approximately $155,000 in the prior-year period. The six months ended June 30, 2026 included $1.3 million in SG&A expenses related to the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture.

 

Depreciation and amortization in the first six months of 2026 was approximately $1.5 million, consistent with $1.5 million in the first six months of 2025.

 

Interest and other financing for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was approximately $38,000 compared to $214,000 in the prior year period. Interest and other financing expense will fluctuate as the Company utilizes the line of credit for acquisitions or other short-term liquidity needs.

 

Net income in the year-to-date period for 2026 was $4.3 million or $0.31 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $2.4 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, in the same year-ago period.

 

Adjusted net income for the six-month period was $5.1 million, or $0.37 per diluted share compared to adjusted net income of $3.9 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2025.

 

Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $7.3 million compared to $6.1 million in the same prior-year period.

 

System-wide sales for the first six months of 2026 were $220.4 million compared to $244.3 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily related to $33.7 million in system-wide sales related to the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture. Pro forma for the MRINetwork Assets Divestiture, system-wide sales increased 3.6% for the period.

 

Balance Sheet and Capital Structure

 

Cash was $1.6 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $3.9 million as of December 31, 2025. Total assets were $93.4 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $88.2 million as of December 31, 2025. Total liabilities were $24.5 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $19.9 million as of December 31, 2025.

 

Working capital as of June 30, 2026, was $35.1 million compared to $33.0 million as of December 31, 2025.

 

As of June 30, 2026, assuming continued covenant compliance, availability under the line of credit was approximately $41.0 million based on eligible collateral, less letter of credit reserves, bank product reserves, and current advances.

 

On June 15, 2026, the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2026. The Company intends to pay a $0.06 cash dividend on a quarterly basis, but the declaration of any dividend and the exact amount each quarter will be based on its business results and financial position and is subject to board of directors’ discretion.

 

Conference Call

 

HireQuest will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results.

 

Date:

Monday, August 10, 2026

Time:

4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Toll-free dial-in number:

888-506-0062

International dial-in number:

973-528-0011

Entry code:

669011

 

Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization.

 

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay at https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/2359/54263 and via the investor relations section of HireQuest’s website at https://hirequest.com/.

 

A replay of the conference call will be available through Monday, August 24, 2026.

 

Toll-free replay number:

877-481-4010

International replay number:

919-882-2331

Replay passcode:

54263

 

 

About HireQuest

HireQuest is a franchisor of staffing solutions with a footprint across the U.S. and international markets. Through its primary divisions - HireQuest Direct, HireQuest Health, Snelling, TradeCorp and DriverQuest - the company delivers temporary, direct-hire, and contract workforce solutions across a wide range of industries, including construction, light industrial, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics and more. From on-demand staffing to direct hire recruiting, HireQuest’s divisions work together to provide workforce solutions that help businesses grow and create meaningful opportunities for the communities we serve. For more information, visit www.hirequest.com

 

Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This news release includes and our directors and officers may make certain estimates and other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, including, among others, statements with respect to future revenue, franchise sales, system-wide sales, net income and Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP Financial Measure); operating results; dividends and shareholder returns; anticipated benefits and synergies of any proposed transaction and future opportunities, including statements regarding value, profitability or growth prospects, cost synergies of any merger or acquisitions including those we have completed in 2023 and 2024; intended office openings or closings; expectations of the effect on our financial condition of claims and litigation; strategies for customer retention and growth; strategies for risk management; and all other statements that are not purely historical and that may constitute statements of future expectations. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will,” and similar references to future periods. 

 

While we believe these statements are accurate, forward-looking statements are not historical facts and are inherently uncertain. They are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy, and other future conditions. We cannot assure you that these expectations will materialize, and our actual results may be significantly different. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statements made by us include the following: the level of demand in and financial performance of the temporary staffing and permanent placement industry; the financial performance of our franchisees; our franchisees' and our customers' ability to navigate successfully the challenges posed by instability in the financial and capital markets and the overall economic environment including the impact of increases in the price of oil and gas and any potential recession; changes in customer demand; the extent to which we are successful in gaining new long-term relationships with customers or retaining existing ones, and the level of service failures that could lead customers to use competitors’ services; workers' compensation expenses that fluctuate from period to period based on the mix of classifications, the level of payroll, recent claims resolution, and cumulative experience; significant investigative or legal proceedings including, without limitation, those brought about by the existing regulatory environment or changes in the regulations governing the temporary staffing and permanent placement industry and those arising from the action or inaction of our franchisees and temporary employees; strategic actions, including acquisitions and dispositions and our success in integrating acquired businesses including, without limitation, successful integration following the acquisitions of Ready Temporary Staffing, TEC Staffing Services, MRI Network, Snelling Staffing, LINK, Recruit Media, Dental Power, Temporary Alternatives, Inc., and subsequent or smaller acquisitions; the possibility that any strategic target will not agree to consummate a transaction or that any such transaction is consummated on different terms than currently anticipated; the possibility that conditions to the completion of a proposed transaction, including the receipt of any required shareholder approvals and any required regulatory approvals, will not be met; the possibility that we may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies within an expected time frame or at all and to successfully integrate any acquired operations with ours; the possibility that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming, or costly than expected, or that operating costs, customer loss and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in maintaining relationships with employees, customers, or suppliers) may be greater than expected following a proposed transaction or the public announcement of a proposed transaction; disruptions to our technology network including computer systems and software whether resulting from a cyber-attack or otherwise; natural events such as pandemics, severe weather, fires, floods, and earthquakes, or man-made or other disruptions of our operating systems or the economy including by war or political turmoil; and the factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.

 

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this news release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information, or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures

 

This document contains supplemental financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Management uses these non-U.S. GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company’s performance. These measures should not be considered a substitute for U.S. GAAP basis measures nor should they be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Management believes the presentation of non-U.S. GAAP financial measures that exclude the impact of specified items provide useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of the Company’s financial condition and results. Non-U.S. GAAP measures are not formally defined under U.S. GAAP, and other entities may use calculation methods that differ from those used by us. As a complement to U.S. GAAP financial measures, our management believes these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures assist investors in comparing the financial condition and results of operations of financial institutions due to the industry prevalence of such non-U.S. GAAP measures. See the tables below for a reconciliation of these non-U.S. GAAP measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures.

 

Company Contact:

HireQuest

David Hartley, Chief Financial Officer

(800) 835-6755

Email: cdhartley@hirequest.com

 

Investor Relations Contact:

IMS Investor Relations

John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau

(203) 972-9200

Email: hirequest@imsinvestorrelations.com

 

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HireQuest

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

 

(in thousands, except share and par value data)

 

June 30, 2026

   

December 31, 2025

 

ASSETS

               

Current assets

               

Cash

 

$

1,640

   

$

3,895

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $350 thousand and $288 thousand, respectively

   

48,856

     

39,281

 

Notes receivable

   

1,001

     

1,073

 

Prepaid expenses, deposits, and other assets

   

3,026

     

3,249

 

Prepaid workers' compensation

   

812

     

848

 

Total current assets

   

55,335

     

48,346

 

Property and equipment, net

   

3,964

     

4,050

 

Workers’ compensation claims payment deposit

   

1,273

     

1,128

 

Franchise agreements, net

   

16,336

     

17,242

 

Other intangible assets, net

   

6,439

     

6,980

 

Goodwill

   

1,633

     

1,633

 

Investment in unconsolidated affiliate

   

635

     

-

 

Deferred tax asset

   

1,526

     

1,868

 

Other assets

   

410

     

279

 

Notes receivable, net of current portion and allowance of $736 thousand and $1.2 million, respectively

   

5,148

     

5,599

 

Intangible asset held for sale

   

672

     

1,102

 

Total assets

 

$

93,371

   

$

88,227

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

               

Current liabilities

               

Accounts payable

 

$

377

   

$

192

 

Other current liabilities

   

2,015

     

2,186

 

Accrued payroll, benefits, and payroll taxes

   

1,767

     

1,800

 

Due to franchisees

   

11,602

     

7,004

 

Risk management incentive program liability

   

1,778

     

1,237

 

Workers' compensation claims liability

   

2,689

     

2,929

 

Total current liabilities

   

20,228

     

15,348

 

Workers' compensation claims liability, net of current portion

   

2,000

     

2,232

 

Franchisee deposits

   

2,287

     

2,326

 

Total liabilities

   

24,515

     

19,906

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

               

Stockholders' equity

               

Preferred stock - $0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

   

-

     

-

 

Common stock - $0.001 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 13,890,418 and 14,079,692 shares issued, respectively

   

14

     

14

 

Additional paid-in capital

   

37,604

     

37,222

 

Treasury stock, at cost - 0 and 48,849 shares, respectively

   

-

     

(146

)

Retained earnings

   

31,238

     

31,231

 

Total stockholders' equity

   

68,856

     

68,321

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

93,371

   

$

88,227

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HireQuest

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income

(unaudited)

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

June 30, 2026

   

June 30, 2025

   

June 30, 2026

   

June 30, 2025

 

Franchise royalties

 

$

7,586

   

$

7,284

   

$

13,647

   

$

14,245

 

Service revenue

   

513

     

354

     

975

     

866

 

Total revenue

   

8,099

     

7,638

     

14,622

     

15,111

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   

3,994

     

5,861

     

8,263

     

11,117

 

Depreciation and amortization

   

762

     

734

     

1,540

     

1,469

 

Income from operations

   

3,343

     

1,043

     

4,819

     

2,525

 

Other miscellaneous income

   

5

     

28

     

22

     

159

 

Interest income

   

118

     

129

     

218

     

262

 

Gain on divestiture

   

-

     

-

     

248

     

-

 

Interest and other financing expense

   

(30

)

   

(71

)

   

(38

)

   

(214

)

Net income before income taxes

   

3,436

     

1,129

     

5,269

     

2,732

 

Provision for income taxes

   

684

     

56

     

948

     

224

 

Net income from continuing operations

   

2,752

     

1,073

     

4,321

     

2,508

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

   

(60

)

   

(13

)

   

(69

)

   

(85

)

Net income

 

$

2,692

   

$

1,060

   

$

4,252

   

$

2,423

 
                                 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

                               

Continuing operations

 

$

0.20

   

$

0.08

   

$

0.31

   

$

0.18

 

Discontinued operations

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

(0.01

)

Total

 

$

0.20

   

$

0.08

   

$

0.31

   

$

0.17

 
                                 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

                               

Continuing operations

 

$

0.20

   

$

0.08

   

$

0.31

   

$

0.18

 

Discontinued operations

   

(0.01

)

   

-

     

-

     

(0.01

)

Total

 

$

0.19

   

$

0.08

   

$

0.31

   

$

0.17

 
                                 

Weighted average shares outstanding

                               

Basic

   

13,786

     

13,938

     

13,829

     

13,932

 

Diluted

   

13,810

     

13,990

     

13,845

     

14,001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HireQuest

Non-U.S. GAAP - Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

(unaudited)

 

   

Three months ended

   

Six months ended

 

(in thousands)

 

June 30, 2026

   

June 30, 2025

   

June 30, 2026

   

June 30, 2025

 

Net income

 

$

2,692

   

$

1,060

   

$

4,252

   

$

2,423

 

Interest expense

   

30

     

71

     

38

     

214

 

Provision for income taxes

   

684

     

56

     

948

     

224

 

Depreciation and amortization

   

762

     

734

     

1,540

     

1,469

 

EBITDA

   

4,168

     

1,921

     

6,778

     

4,330

 

WOTC related costs

   

69

     

165

     

173

     

315

 

Non-cash compensation

   

212

     

240

     

360

     

479

 

Gain on divestiture

   

-

     

-

     

(248

)

   

-

 

Acquisition related charges, net

   

-

     

929

     

-

     

846

 

Write down of notes receivable

   

164

     

-

     

215

     

103

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

4,613

   

$

3,255

   

$

7,278

   

$

6,073

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HireQuest

Non-U.S. GAAP - Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income

(unaudited)

 

 

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

(in thousands, except per share data)

June 30, 2026

 

June 30, 2025

 

June 30, 2026

 

June 30, 2025

Net income

 $ 2,692

 

 $ 1,060

 

 $ 4,252

 

 $ 2,423

Amortization of acquired intangibles

                       567

 

                       539

 

                 1,134

 

                    1,080

Gain on divestiture

                           -

 

                           -

 

                  (248)

 

                           -

Acquisition related charges, net

                           -

 

                       929

 

                        -

 

                       846

Write down of notes receivable

                       164

 

                           -

 

                    215

 

                       103

Tax effect of adjustments (1)

                     (190)

 

                     (382)

 

                  (286)

 

                     (528)

Adjusted net income

 $ 3,233

 

 $ 2,146

 

 $ 5,067

 

 $ 3,924

Adjusted net income per diluted share

 $ 0.23

 

 $ 0.15

 

 $ 0.37

 

 $ 0.28

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

                  13,810

 

                  13,990

 

               13,845

 

                  14,001

(1) the tax effect includes the application of our estimated combined statutory rate of 26% to all taxable/deductible adjustments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HireQuest

Non-U.S. GAAP - Supplemental SG&A Breakdown

(unaudited)

 

   

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

(in thousands)

 

June 30, 2026

 

June 30, 2025

 

June 30, 2026

 

June 30, 2025

Core SG&A

 

 $ 3,791

 

 $ 4,735

 

 $ 7,970

 

 $ 9,766

Net workers' compensation expense (benefit)

 

                39

 

              127

 

                78

 

              155

MRINetwork advertising fund expenses

 

                  -

 

                70

 

                  -

 

              144

Acquisition related charges (1)

 

                  -

 

              929

 

                  -

 

              949

Impairment of notes receivable

 

              164

 

                  -

 

              215

 

              103

SG&A

 

 $ 3,994

 

 $ 5,861

 

 $ 8,263

 

 $ 11,117

(1) Acquisition related charges, for purposes of calculating Core SG&A, only includes expenses categorized as SG&A and does not include gains or losses associated with the sale of franchise businesses which are categorized as other miscellaneous income.

 

 

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