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Market sentiment signals for HireQuest (HQI): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Outperform
2 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$17
-11.1%
Highest Price Target
$19
-0.7%
Lowest Price Target
$15
-21.6%
Short Interest
3.9%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Buyer
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | DA Davidson | Michael Baker— | -0.7% | $15 → $19 | Maintained | Buy |
| May 18, 2026 | Barrington Research | Kevin Steinke— | -21.6% | $13 → $15 | Maintained | Outperform |