HireQuest (HQI) Moves 5.4% Higher: Will This Strength Last?

Company Overview - HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) shares increased by 5.4% to $8.77 in the last trading session, following a period of decline and reflecting positive momentum in the broader market [1] - The stock has experienced a 16.8% loss over the past four weeks, indicating volatility [1] Earnings Expectations - HireQuest is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share, representing a year-over-year decline of 30% [2] - Revenue expectations for the upcoming report are $7.63 million, down 19% from the same quarter last year [2] Stock Performance and Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate for HireQuest has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, suggesting a lack of upward momentum in earnings revisions [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), indicating a neutral outlook [3] Industry Comparison - HireQuest is part of the Zacks Staffing Firms industry, where Kforce (KFRC) also holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [3][4] - Kforce's consensus EPS estimate is $0.57, reflecting a 24% decrease from the previous year [4]