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. Management Team
Mr. Richard F. Hermanns
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
Compensation
$449,116
Mr. Cory Smith CPA
Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer
Compensation
$291,983
Mr. Steven G. Crane
Chief Financial Officer
Compensation
$261,600
Mr. Joseph Gianzanti
Chief Information Officer
Ms. Monica Reese
Director of Human Resources
Mr. C. David Hartley
Vice President of Operational Finance & Corporate Development
Mr. Dave Gerstner
Vice President of Operations
Mr. John D. McAnnar J.D.
Vice President of Professional Services, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Compensation
$261,656
HireQuest, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $372K worth of HQI shares, with no selling activity reported.
3 Months
0
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0
0.00
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3-6 Months
29.0K
276.13K
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0.00
+276K
+$276K
6-9 Months
0
0.00
0
0.00
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9-12 Months
9.4K
95.37K
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0.00
+95K
+$95K
Top Buyers
Hermanns Richard
Director, 10 Percent Owner, Officer: President And Ceo
$276K
Shanahan Kathleen M
Director
$40K
Malhotra R. Rimmy
Director
$17K
Olmstead Jack A.
Director
$14K
Hagenbuch Lawrence F
Director
$13K
Top Sellers
No selling activity
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bullish signal with $372K net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Perfect buy/sell ratio. Only buying activity with zero selling—the most bullish possible insider signal.
Insider Participation
5 insider buyers vs. 0 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.
Insider Activity Insight
Compelling insider conviction: The combination of strong buy/sell ratio and multiple buyers suggests insiders see attractive risk/reward. Consider this alongside fundamental analysis for confirmation.
SEC Filings
HQI - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 30, 2026 | June 18, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | April 30, 2025 | June 18, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | April 29, 2024 | June 14, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2023 N/A | April 28, 2023 | June 15, 2023 | 2023 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | April 28, 2022 | June 15, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | April 29, 2021 | April 23, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | April 29, 2020 | April 15, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2019 N/A | June 18, 2019 | July 10, 2019 | 2019 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2018 N/A | May 24, 2018 | July 05, 2018 | 2018 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2016 N/A | October 11, 2016 | November 17, 2016 | 2016 |
Research Paths
Snapshot
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Value Model
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Statements
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Earnings Call
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Dividends
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Analyst Expectations
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