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Earnings season is the period each quarter when publicly traded companies report their financial results. It occurs four times per year: January–February (Q4 results), April–May (Q1 results), July–August (Q2 results), and October–November (Q3 results). During earnings season, stocks often experience heightened volatility as results beat or miss analyst expectations.

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HireQuest (HQI) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript

The Motley Fool·June 1, 2026

HireQuest reported Q4 2025 revenue of $7 million (down 13% YoY) and system-wide sales of $122.3 million (down 9.3% YoY), attributed to macroeconomic headwinds. The company divested MRI's permanent placement segment while retaining contract staffing operations. Despite headline revenue declines, adjusted net income remained flat at $0.19 per share, and the company eliminated debt while authorizing a $20 million share repurchase program. Management expects labor market stabilization in 2026 with no current acquisition activity.

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