HQI HireQuest Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

Momentum Indicator for HQI turns positive, indicating new upward trend

HQI saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on December 18, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 102 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 102 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for HQI just turned positive on December 18, 2025. Looking at past instances where HQI's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 50 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

HQI moved above its 50-day moving average on December 22, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

The 10-day moving average for HQI crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on December 26, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 27 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where HQI advanced for three days, in of 247 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for HQI moved out of overbought territory on January 13, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 24 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 24 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 57 cases where HQI's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where HQI declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

HQI broke above its upper Bollinger Band on December 22, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

The Aroon Indicator for HQI entered a downward trend on December 23, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.209) is normal, around the industry mean (3.447). P/E Ratio (20.500) is within average values for comparable stocks, (31.997). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (1.201). Dividend Yield (0.023) settles around the average of (0.036) among similar stocks. HQI's P/S Ratio (4.697) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (0.543).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. HQI’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. HQI’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 92, placing this stock worse than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.