HireQuest, Inc. (HQI)

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HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) is up 19.0% since the beginning of the year. At $12 per share, HQI is trading 14.8% below its 52-week high of $15. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HQI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $609.

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) has returned 19.04% so far this year and 26.02% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HQI has returned 11.37% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 6, 2002, HQI's average daily return is +1.46%, while the average monthly return is +4.36%. At this rate, an 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 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, HQI closed higher 34% 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 3556.23%, beta of 0.57, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 06, 2002.

• This stock participated in 111.33% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 41.54% 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 60 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

HireQuest, Inc. provided a 1.94% 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 86.92%.

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.