Monitor next quarter's revenue trend and pace of share repurchases; while EPS improved, declining top-line and system-wide sales suggest ongoing industry headwinds despite cost discipline.
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Executive Summary
HireQuest reported Q4 2025 EPS of $0.11, in-line with consensus, on revenue of $7.0M (-13.0% YoY). Full-year EPS was $0.45, up from $0.26 in 2024, driven by lower interest and workers' compensation expenses. The company became debt-free and authorized a $20M share repurchase.
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Key Facts
- Q4 2025 diluted EPS was $0.11, matching consensus of $0.11
- Q4 revenue was $7.0M, down 13.0% YoY vs $8.1M in Q4 2024
- Full-year 2025 net income was $6.3M ($0.45/share) vs $3.7M ($0.26/share) in 2024
- Company eliminated line of credit and term loans, now debt-free
- Board authorized $20M share repurchase program
- System-wide sales down 11.3% for full year 2025 to $500.2M
Financial Impact
Revenue declined 13% YoY in Q4, but improved profitability drove full-year EPS up 73%
Risk Factors
- Continued decline in system-wide sales (-11.3% YoY) indicates franchisee performance pressure
- Revenue has declined YoY for four consecutive quarters, raising sustainability concerns
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001437749-26-010361 |
| Document: hqi20260330_8k.htm | 0001437749-26-010361 |
| Document: 0001437749-26-010361-index-headers.html | 0001437749-26-010361 |
| Document: 0001437749-26-010361-index.html | 0001437749-26-010361 |
| Document: 0001437749-26-010361.txt | 0001437749-26-010361 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0001437749-26-010361 |
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Aug 10, 2026 11w ago | 8-K | $17.19 $15.94 | ▼ −7.27% | ▼ −6.21% | $17.18 (−0.06%) |
Aug 10, 2026 11w ago | Press Release | $17.19 $15.94 | ▼ −7.27% | ▼ −6.21% | $17.18 (−0.06%) |
May 12, 2026 23w ago | 8-K | $12.47 $14.18 | ▲ +13.71% | ▲ +14.33% | $17.18 (+37.77%) |
May 8, 2026 24w ago | 8-K | $11.66 $12.56 | ▲ +7.72% | ▲ +8.02% | $17.18 (+47.34%) |
Mar 30, 2026 30w ago | 8-K | $9.98 $11.47 | ▲ +14.93% | ▲ +5.51% | $17.18 (+72.14%) |
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