HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in HireQuest, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) has returned -4.55% so far this year and -14.06% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HQI has returned 9.48% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 6, 2002, HQI's average daily return is +1.47%, while the average monthly return is +4.29%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.4 years.

Historically, 44% of months were positive and 56% were negative. The best month was Oct 2005 with a return of +366.7%, while the worst month was Aug 2005 at -71.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, HQI closed higher 33% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 28, 2011 with a return of +292.9%, while the worst single day was Aug 22, 2005 at -74.1%.

HireQuest, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 3639.81%, beta of 0.57, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 07, 2002.

• This stock participated in 112.45% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 38.08% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.57 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.00 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

HQI ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

HireQuest, Inc. provided a 2.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.24 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for HireQuest, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the HireQuest, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the HireQuest, Inc. was 99.43%, occurring on Dec 21, 2009. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current HireQuest, Inc. drawdown is 89.51%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of HireQuest, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how HireQuest, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.