HIREQUEST INC. DL -,001

HireQuest reported diluted EPS of $0.19 for Q2 (forecast $0.135) and revenue rising to $8.1 million (+6% yoy; +16.6% pro forma). Adjusted EBITDA increased 39.4% to $4.6 million, SG&A expenses fell sharply and net income climbed to $2.7 million. Management sees accelerated growth through the quarter, confirms a strong pipeline of national large customers and remains optimistic for H2 2026; the stock rose after the results, approaching its 52‑week high. » More on de.investing.com

HireQuest posted Q1 2026 net income of $1.6 million ($0.11 per share) and adjusted EBITDA of $2.7 million, while total revenue fell to $6.5 million largely due to the divestiture of MRI Network assets. System‑wide sales were $102.6 million and were nearly flat year‑over‑year when excluding the divestiture. Management said weekly comparisons improved late in Q1 and have strengthened further into Q2, attributing momentum to lower net immigration and gains from investments in its National Accounts program. The company also submitted a $105 million all‑cash offer to acquire the on‑demand portion of TrueBlue’s PeopleReady segment and expects to continue paying quarterly dividends. » More on finance.yahoo.com

HireQuest has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, payable on June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2026. The announced dividend corresponds to a yield of around 2%. The stock has recently risen sharply (almost 10% last week, +28% over six months) and is rated as currently undervalued in one analysis. The board emphasizes that future dividends will continue to be declared quarterly and will depend on the company’s financial results. » More on de.investing.com