HQI · HireQuest, Inc.

The 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1, HireQuest’s Q4 and full year 2025 earnings press release, noting the company remained profitable through 2025 despite three consecutive years of challenging staffing industry conditions, and achieved debt-free status in the period. Operational highlights include a strategic restructuring of the MRINetwork brand, where majority ownership of the executive search segment was transferred to a group of current and former franchise owners, while HireQuest retained the contract staffing portion of the brand to align with its core franchise model. The company’s Board of Directors approved a $20 million share repurchase program in December 2025, citing confidence in the company’s long-term strategy and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Q4 2025 revenue declined 13% year-over-year to $7.0 million, driven by lower franchise royalties, offset partially by reduced SG&A and workers’ compensation expenses. Full year 2025 GAAP net income rose 70% year-over-year to $6.3 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, while adjusted net income was flat year-over-year at $0.71 per diluted share. Management noted expectations for a balanced 2026 job market with no hiring boom or bust, with customer demand focused on flexible, skilled staffing solutions that play to the company’s franchise model strengths. The company paid a $0.06 per share quarterly dividend on March 16, 2026, and intends to continue the $0.06 quarterly payout subject to future board approval based on operating performance. A conference call to discuss results is scheduled for March 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.