HireQuest, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• On February 17, 2026, HireQuest, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026. The announcement was made in a press release attached to the Form 8-K (Exhibit 99.1).

Key Details

• Declared dividend: $0.06 per share (quarterly).
• Declaration date: February 17, 2026 (8-K filed same day).
• Record date: March 2, 2026.
• Expected payment date: March 16, 2026.

Why It Matters

• The dividend provides a direct cash return to shareholders who own HireQuest stock by the record date.
• For income-focused investors, the declaration confirms the company will distribute cash this quarter; for others it’s a signal of the Board’s decision to return capital rather than retain all cash internally.
• No other financial results or changes in management were disclosed in this filing; investors should watch future reports for broader updates on earnings, revenue, or balance-sheet impacts.