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HireQuest Q4 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q4 2025 earnings summary30 Mar, 2026
Executive summary
Remained profitable in a challenging macro environment for staffing, ending 2025 debt free and observing early signs of labor market recovery after three years of decline.
Divested majority ownership of MRINetwork's permanent placement/executive search business to a new entity led by franchise owners, retaining minority ownership and full control of the contract staffing segment.
Announced a $20 million share repurchase program and continued quarterly dividends, reflecting confidence in long-term strategy and commitment to capital return.
Observed a stabilizing job market in early 2026, with demand for flexible, skilled staffing solutions.
Financial highlights
Q4 2025 revenue was $7 million, down 13% from $8.1 million in Q4 2024; full-year revenue was $30.6 million, down 11.4% from $34.6 million in 2024.
Franchise royalties for Q4 were $6.6 million (vs. $7.6 million prior year); full-year royalties were $29 million (vs. $32.7 million in 2024).
System-wide sales for Q4 were $122.3 million, down 9.3% year-over-year; full-year system-wide sales were $500.2 million, down 11.3%.
Net income for Q4 was $1.6 million ($0.11/diluted share) vs. $2.2 million ($0.16/diluted share) prior year; full-year net income was $6.3 million ($0.45/diluted share) vs. $3.7 million ($0.26/diluted share) in 2024.
Adjusted net income for Q4 was $2.7 million ($0.19/diluted share), flat year-over-year; full-year adjusted net income was $10 million ($0.71/diluted share), also flat.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $3.4 million (vs. $3.8 million prior year); full-year adjusted EBITDA was $14.1 million (vs. $16.2 million in 2024).
Outlook and guidance
Expecting a more balanced labor market in 2026, with stability in hiring and no anticipated boom or bust, but steady demand for flexible, skilled labor.
Trends such as AI, automation, reshoring, and economic shifts expected to shape 2026; company believes it is well-positioned to benefit.
Plans to continue quarterly dividends, subject to board discretion and financial performance.
Sustainability of lower workers' comp expense
Balance between buybacks and M&A going forward
Franchise model edge in non-automatable work
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Latest events from HireQuest
- All director, auditor, and compensation proposals were approved; no questions were raised.HQI
AGM 20243 Feb 2026 - Profitability held steady as revenue declined, with optimism for recovery and ongoing M&A focus.HQIQ2 20242 Feb 2026
- Q3 2024 saw 1.6% revenue growth, a $6M impairment loss, and stronger adjusted earnings.HQIQ3 202415 Jan 2026
- Profitability and strong margins maintained in Q4 2024 despite revenue and sales declines.HQIQ4 202426 Dec 2025
- Board recommends approval of all proxy proposals, emphasizing governance and oversight.HQIProxy Filing1 Dec 2025
- Revenue and earnings declined, but profitability and liquidity remained strong.HQIQ2 202524 Nov 2025
- Revenue and net income fell, but profitability and liquidity remained strong amid industry headwinds.HQIQ1 202521 Nov 2025
- Q3 2025 net income rose to $2.3M as revenue fell 9.8%, with strong temp staffing and stable margins.HQIQ3 202513 Nov 2025
- All agenda items, including director elections and compensation, were approved by stockholders.HQIAGM 20259 Nov 2025
Next HireQuest earnings date
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Next HireQuest earnings date
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