HQI - NASDAQ
HireQuest, Inc.
$12.62
-1.4%HireQuest, Inc. provides temporary staffing solutions in the United States. The company provides temporary staffing services, including skilled and semi-skilled labor and industrial personnel, clerical and administrative personnel, and construction personnel. As of December 31, 2021, the company had a network of approximately 216 franchisee-owned offices in 36 states and the District of Columbia. In addition, the company specializes in commercial drivers. It serves customers primarily in the construction, industrial/manufacturing, warehousing, hospitality, recycling/waste management, disaster recovery, logistics, auctioneering, construction, landscaping, and retail industries. The company was formerly known as Command Center, Inc. and changed its name to HireQuest, Inc. in September 2019.HireQuest, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotHireQuest, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.
CapEx Intensity
Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.
FCF Growth Trend
Flat FCF growth. Stable but not expanding—monitor for signs of business maturity or temporary headwinds.
Working Capital Impact
Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Asset-light with strong cash conversion: Low capital requirements combined with efficient cash generation creates significant shareholder value through dividends, buybacks, or strategic investments.
HireQuest, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
HQI • NASDAQ
| HireQuest, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2006 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.3M | 3.9M | 6.4M | 12.5M | 11.8M | 5.4M | -290K | 974.3K | 1.7M | 759.3K | 1.7M | 9.1M | 2.9M | 1.6M | 853.9K | -1.6M | -6M | -17.6M | -26M | -2.4M | |
3M | 2.8M | 2.8M | 2M | 1.6M | 129.2K | 400.1K | 323.9K | 386.4K | 298.3K | 171.5K | 540.7K | 351.2K | 370.8K | 431.4K | 569.9K | 786.1K | 868.2K | 1.5M | 347.7K | |
100K | -1.7M | -349K | -412K | -2.4M | -1.8M | -1.2M | -358.3K | 1.7M | 746.5K | 924.1K | -3.9M | 966K | -555.1K | -912.2M | -25.6K | 18.8K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
936K | 1.8M | 1.7M | 2.4M | 1.6M | 1.2M | 758.1K | 332.1K | 156.8K | 147.2K | 741.7K | 420.4K | 104.7K | 138.6K | 105.1K | 278K | 24.7K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
1.5M | 6.2M | 2.9M | 3.1M | -4.4M | 2.4M | 9.6M | 1.7M | 209.8K | 266.4K | 239.2K | 732.3K | 39K | 83.4K | 912.1M | 2.3M | 1.8M | 12.1M | 19.9M | 473.9K | |
(795K) | (1.3M) | (2.8M) | (3M) | (891K) | (2.8M) | (1.8M) | (18.2K) | (522.5K) | (169.7K) | (103.9K) | (226.2K) | (32.1K) | (46K) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
162K | -917K | -2.8M | -2.6M | 9.2M | 3.5M | -4.3M | -310K | 649.3K | -2.2M | -455.4K | 824.9K | 805.4K | -3.4M | -1.9M | 1M | 1.9M | 4.7M | -1.3M | -64.1K | |
12.1M | 12M | 10.6M | 16.9M | 17.4M | 10.9M | 5M | 2.6M | 4.7M | 13.2K | 3.3M | 7.8M | 5.2M | -1.8M | -627.3K | 2.6M | -1.4M | 103.3K | -6M | -1.7M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
(0.0) | -68K | -98K | -1.5M | -1.4M | -1.8M | -507.6K | -158.6K | -103.7K | -100.6K | -124.6K | -245.7K | -58.9K | -293.3K | -278.7K | -81.9K | -17.6K | -108.3K | -511.1K | -1.5M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | -7.5M | -23M | -32.7M | (0.0) | (5.4M) | (560.3K) | (0.0) | -2M | (2.5K) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -150K | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 404K | |
296K | 112K | 491K | 941K | 4.7M | 1.8M | 4.9M | 41.7K | 2M | 0.0 | -172.5K | 0.0 | 40.3K | 0.0 | 150K | 6.7K | 0.0 | 0.0 | -129.1K | 136.8K | |
(296K) | (44K) | -7.1M | -23.6M | -29.4M | (36.4K) | (9.8M) | -116.9K | -103.7K | -2.1M | -297.1K | -245.7K | -18.6K | -443.3K | -128.7K | -75.2K | -17.6K | -108.3K | -640.3K | -924.9K | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-377K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -146.5K | -8.4M | -1.8M | -375.2K | -1.5M | -1.6M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 220K | 0.0 | 52K | 0.0 | 6.7M | 1.5M | |
-6.9M | -7.8M | -1.8M | 11.8M | 3.2M | 0.0 | 712.4K | 0.0 | 465.3K | -508.5K | -2.4M | -5.2M | -1M | 2.8M | 0.0 | -1.4M | -707.7K | -115.8K | 724.2K | 1.8M | |
-3.4M | -3.4M | -3.3M | -3.3M | -3.1M | -1.4M | (0.0) | -7M | -1.2M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-377K | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -146.5K | -8.4M | -1.8M | -375.2K | -1.5M | -1.6M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
0.0 | 0.0 | -131K | 0.0 | -443K | 67.4K | -4.2M | -4.2M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 28.2K | 418K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 373.9K | 473.8K | 0.0 | 1.7M | -849.4K | 300K | |
-10.7M | -11.2M | -5.2M | 8.5M | -347K | -1.4M | -11.9M | -2.3M | 90.1K | -2.5M | -4M | -4.7M | -1M | 2.8M | 220K | -899.1K | -655.7K | 1.6M | 5.8M | 3.6M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
1.7M | 877K | -1.7M | 1.8M | -12.4M | 9.5M | 2.9M | 222.2K | 4.7M | -4.6M | -970.8K | 2.8M | 4.2M | 501.7K | -536K | 1.6M | -2.1M | 1.6M | -809.9K | 1M | |
2.2M | 1.3M | 3M | 1.3M | 13.7M | 4.2M | 1.3M | 7.8M | 3M | 7.6M | 8.6M | 5.8M | 1.6M | 1.1M | 1.7M | 70K | 2.2M | 580.9K | 1.4M | 369.8K | |
3.9M | 2.2M | 1.3M | 3M | 1.3M | 13.7M | 4.2M | 8M | 7.8M | 3M | 7.6M | 8.6M | 5.8M | 1.6M | 1.1M | 1.7M | 70K | 2.2M | 580.9K | 1.4M | |
12M | 12M | 10.5M | 15.4M | 15.4M | 9.1M | 4.5M | 2.5M | 4.6M | -87.4K | 3.2M | 7.5M | 5.1M | -2.1M | -906K | 2.5M | -1.4M | -5K | -6.5M | -3.1M |
SEC Filings
HQI - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | May 12, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 12, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 12, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 08, 2026 | May 08, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 30, 2026 | June 18, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 30, 2026 | March 30, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 06, 2026 | March 02, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 17, 2026 | February 17, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 17, 2025 | December 16, 2025 | 2025 |
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