HQI HireQuest dividend history, payout ratio & dates
HireQuest's last dividend payment of $0.06 per share was made to shareholders on record before Aug 30, 2024. The dividend payment stands at $0.24 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 1.6%.
Key dates
- HQI last dividend date: Aug 30, 2024
HQI dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Dividend yield
HireQuest's dividend yield of 1.6% is above the Industrials sector average but below the industry average. In comparison with its Industrials sector average of 1.36%, HireQuest's dividend yield is 18% higher.
Dividend history
HireQuest has been paying dividends for the last four years. According to our records HQI has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 5% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 5%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.06 | 1.69% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.06 | 1.89% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.06 | 1.79% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.06 | 1.62% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.06 | 1.26% |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.06 | 1.03% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.06 | 1.05% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.06 | 1.37% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.06 | 1.71% |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.06 | 1.55% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.06 | 1.28% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.06 | 1.01% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.06 | 1.19% |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.06 | 1.18% |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $0.05 | 1% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.05 | 1.06% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.05 | 0.71% |
HireQuest dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
HireQuest's payout ratio of 218.2% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Industrials sector average of 32.7%, HireQuest's payout ratio is 567% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
HQI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHI Robert Half International Inc | 2.81% | $2.07 | 75.3% |
| HQI HireQuest Inc | 1.6% | $0.24 | 218.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does HireQuest pay a dividend?
Yes, HireQuest has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. HQI has been paying dividends since 2020.
When was HQI's last dividend?
HireQuest's last dividend ex-date was on Aug 30, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.06 per share.
How much dividend does HireQuest pay (per share)?
HQI has paid dividend of $0.24 per share in the last year.
What is HireQuest's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of HireQuest is 1.6%.
How often does HireQuest pay dividends?
HireQuest pays four dividends per year.
What is HireQuest's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of HireQuest is 218.2%.
Does HireQuest pay a good dividend?
HireQuest's dividend yield is higher than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.