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S&P 500   5,011.12
DOW   37,775.38
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S&P 500   5,011.12
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QQQ   423.41
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024
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Compare Stocks

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
BGSF, Inc. stock logo
BGSF
BGSF
$9.10
+0.3%
$9.85
$8.85
$11.70
$99.46M1.6812,512 shs7,011 shs
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
$12.04
-0.6%
$12.81
$11.40
$29.38
$168.56M1.1113,406 shs7,580 shs
Hudson Global, Inc. stock logo
HSON
Hudson Global
$16.90
$15.88
$13.38
$24.00
$47.66M0.614,426 shs285 shs
Startek, Inc. stock logo
SRT
Startek
$4.42
$4.38
$2.64
$4.53
$178.35M1.32107,733 shsN/A
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. stock logo
VOLT
Volt Information Sciences
$5.99
-0.2%
$0.00
$2.46
$6.08
$132.37M2.47258,018 shs86,700 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
BGSF, Inc. stock logo
BGSF
BGSF
+0.33%-1.52%-12.08%-5.21%-10.34%
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
-0.58%-6.88%-0.33%-11.14%-44.82%
Hudson Global, Inc. stock logo
HSON
Hudson Global
+0.84%-3.92%+0.84%+10.24%-22.12%
Startek, Inc. stock logo
SRT
Startek
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%+30.00%
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. stock logo
VOLT
Volt Information Sciences
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
BGSF, Inc. stock logo
BGSF
BGSF
1.7345 of 5 stars
0.05.01.74.03.30.00.0
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
3.4265 of 5 stars
3.52.02.50.00.01.73.1
Hudson Global, Inc. stock logo
HSON
Hudson Global
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Startek, Inc. stock logo
SRT
Startek
0.0566 of 5 stars
1.00.00.00.00.00.01.9
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. stock logo
VOLT
Volt Information Sciences
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
BGSF, Inc. stock logo
BGSF
BGSF
N/AN/AN/AN/A
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
3.00
Buy$21.0074.42% Upside
Hudson Global, Inc. stock logo
HSON
Hudson Global
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Startek, Inc. stock logo
SRT
Startek
2.00
Hold$4.757.47% Upside
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. stock logo
VOLT
Volt Information Sciences
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest BGSF, VOLT, SRT, HSON, and HQI Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/4/2024
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
Barrington Research
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$21.00 ➝ $19.00
3/22/2024
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
DA Davidson
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$25.00 ➝ $23.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
BGSF, Inc. stock logo
BGSF
BGSF
$313.17M0.32$1.52 per share5.98$7.86 per share1.16
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
$37.88M4.45$0.77 per share15.56$4.51 per share2.67
Hudson Global, Inc. stock logo
HSON
Hudson Global
$161.34M0.30$1.47 per share11.47$17.25 per share0.98
Startek, Inc. stock logo
SRT
Startek
$385.07M0.46$1.48 per share2.98$6.25 per share0.71
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. stock logo
VOLT
Volt Information Sciences
$885.39M0.15$0.95 per share6.28$1.41 per share4.25

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
BGSF, Inc. stock logo
BGSF
BGSF
-$10.22M-$0.95N/AN/A-3.26%9.40%4.45%5/8/2024 (Estimated)
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
$6.14M$0.4526.7613.38N/A16.20%10.37%6.02%5/9/2024 (Estimated)
Hudson Global, Inc. stock logo
HSON
Hudson Global
$2.20M$0.6924.496.060.491.36%5.71%4.25%5/8/2024 (Estimated)
Startek, Inc. stock logo
SRT
Startek
-$2.26M-$0.53N/A9.020.60-5.81%12.22%5.36%N/A
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. stock logo
VOLT
Volt Information Sciences
$1.37M$0.1154.4621.393.330.29%19.44%2.33%N/A

Latest BGSF, VOLT, SRT, HSON, and HQI Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
3/21/2024Q4 2023
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
-$0.10$0.03+$0.13$0.06$8.42 million$9.76 million    
3/14/2024Q4 2023
Hudson Global, Inc. stock logo
HSON
Hudson Global
N/A$0.04+$0.04-$0.15$38.02 million$33.97 million    
3/13/2024Q4 2023
BGSF, Inc. stock logo
BGSF
BGSF
$0.06$0.11+$0.05$0.11$75.05 million$73.57 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
BGSF, Inc. stock logo
BGSF
BGSF
$0.606.59%+6.27%N/A N/A
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
$0.241.99%+33.89%53.33%N/A
Hudson Global, Inc. stock logo
HSON
Hudson Global
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Startek, Inc. stock logo
SRT
Startek
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. stock logo
VOLT
Volt Information Sciences
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest BGSF, VOLT, SRT, HSON, and HQI Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/16/2024
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
Quarterly$0.061.81%2/29/20243/1/20243/15/2024
2/8/2024
BGSF, Inc. stock logo
BGSF
BGSF
Quarterly$0.155.75%2/16/20242/20/20242/27/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
BGSF, Inc. stock logo
BGSF
BGSF
N/A
0.79
0.79
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
N/A
1.44
1.44
Hudson Global, Inc. stock logo
HSON
Hudson Global
N/A
4.09
4.09
Startek, Inc. stock logo
SRT
Startek
0.32
1.24
1.24
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. stock logo
VOLT
Volt Information Sciences
1.99
1.73
1.73

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
BGSF, Inc. stock logo
BGSF
BGSF
37.19%
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
12.00%
Hudson Global, Inc. stock logo
HSON
Hudson Global
47.23%
Startek, Inc. stock logo
SRT
Startek
12.95%
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. stock logo
VOLT
Volt Information Sciences
33.60%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
BGSF, Inc. stock logo
BGSF
BGSF
7.40%
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
45.80%
Hudson Global, Inc. stock logo
HSON
Hudson Global
10.00%
Startek, Inc. stock logo
SRT
Startek
4.10%
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. stock logo
VOLT
Volt Information Sciences
10.38%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
BGSF, Inc. stock logo
BGSF
BGSF
40010.93 million10.12 millionOptionable
HireQuest, Inc. stock logo
HQI
HireQuest
73,00014.00 million7.59 millionNot Optionable
Hudson Global, Inc. stock logo
HSON
Hudson Global
1,0502.82 million2.53 millionNot Optionable
Startek, Inc. stock logo
SRT
Startek
33,00040.35 million38.69 millionOptionable
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. stock logo
VOLT
Volt Information Sciences
15,40022.10 million19.81 millionNot Optionable

BGSF, VOLT, SRT, HSON, and HQI Headlines

SourceHeadline
Business group seeks $1M for new Wildwood tram carsBusiness group seeks $1M for new Wildwood tram cars
pressofatlanticcity.com - April 18 at 9:18 AM
Scene Calendar: Concert Series with KISS 105.3 and Willy WonkaScene Calendar: Concert Series with KISS 105.3 and 'Willy Wonka'
yahoo.com - April 17 at 2:31 PM
St. Pölten UAS: Explaining Science with Comics - Natural Sciences Made Understandable for Students and School PupilsSt. Pölten UAS: Explaining Science with Comics - Natural Sciences Made Understandable for Students and School Pupils
tmcnet.com - April 17 at 2:31 PM
How India can become a science powerhouseHow India can become a science powerhouse
nature.com - April 17 at 2:31 PM
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAbbott Laboratories (ABT) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
msn.com - April 17 at 2:31 PM
Olivia Munn Recalls ‘Shock’ of Seeing Her Body After Having a Double Mastectomy: ‘Looking in the Mirror…Having No Emotion’ (Exclusive)Olivia Munn Recalls ‘Shock’ of Seeing Her Body After Having a Double Mastectomy: ‘Looking in the Mirror…Having No Emotion’ (Exclusive)
yahoo.com - April 17 at 2:31 PM
Volt Information Sciences (NYSEAMERICAN:VOLT) Shares Pass Above 200-Day Moving Average of $0.00Volt Information Sciences (NYSEAMERICAN:VOLT) Shares Pass Above 200-Day Moving Average of $0.00
americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 2:22 AM
Clinton students post busy, successful month of March in underwater robotics challengesClinton students post busy, successful month of March in underwater robotics challenges
lenconnect.com - April 11 at 8:32 PM
Nikes record-breaking marathon "super shoe" drops tomorrow in a new colorwayNike's record-breaking marathon "super shoe" drops tomorrow in a new colorway
msn.com - April 3 at 8:55 PM
What Is a UPS? How an Uninterruptible Power Supply WorksWhat Is a UPS? How an Uninterruptible Power Supply Works
yahoo.com - April 2 at 8:20 PM
Cybersecurity expert explains how Volt Typhoon targeted critical infrastructure in the U.S.Cybersecurity expert explains how Volt Typhoon targeted critical infrastructure in the U.S.
fastcompany.com - March 31 at 8:34 AM
Bringing Science to the Streets: The Ithaca Physics BusBringing Science to the Streets: The Ithaca Physics Bus
cornellsun.com - March 29 at 5:30 PM
Tower of Fantasy x Evangelion Collab Welcomes Rei To Its RosterTower of Fantasy x Evangelion Collab Welcomes Rei To Its Roster
msn.com - March 29 at 5:30 PM
What is Volt Typhoon? A cybersecurity expert explains the Chinese hackers targeting US critical infrastructureWhat is Volt Typhoon? A cybersecurity expert explains the Chinese hackers targeting US critical infrastructure
msn.com - March 29 at 12:29 PM
2025 Mercedes-AMG G63 First Look Review: Luxury, Capability, And Performance Triple Threat2025 Mercedes-AMG G63 First Look Review: Luxury, Capability, And Performance Triple Threat
msn.com - March 28 at 9:26 PM
Physicists propose new way to search for dark matter: Small-scale solution could be key to solving large-scale mysteryPhysicists propose new way to search for dark matter: Small-scale solution could be key to solving large-scale mystery
msn.com - March 27 at 6:54 PM
UK elections are unaffected by Chinas cyber-interference, says deputy PMUK elections are unaffected by China's cyber-interference, says deputy PM
msn.com - March 26 at 9:14 AM
U.S. and Britain Accuse China of Cyberespionage CampaignU.S. and Britain Accuse China of Cyberespionage Campaign
nytimes.com - March 25 at 11:14 PM
US, UK Accuse China of Broad Cyberattacks, Voter Data TheftUS, UK Accuse China of Broad Cyberattacks, Voter Data Theft
msn.com - March 25 at 11:14 PM
U.S., U.K., and New Zealand Accuse China of Cyberattacks Targeting Politicians, VotersU.S., U.K., and New Zealand Accuse China of Cyberattacks Targeting Politicians, Voters
time.com - March 25 at 11:14 PM
Rei from Evangelion Joins Tower of Fantasy: A New Adventure Awaits!Rei from Evangelion Joins Tower of Fantasy: A New Adventure Awaits!
msn.com - March 24 at 10:30 AM
Security News This Week: Apple Chip Flaw Leaks Secret Encryption KeysSecurity News This Week: Apple Chip Flaw Leaks Secret Encryption Keys
wired.com - March 23 at 7:06 PM
Are Iran and China trying to foul our water? White House warns governors to be alertAre Iran and China trying to foul our water? White House warns governors to be alert
msn.com - March 21 at 6:56 PM
Research Bits: Mar. 19Research Bits: Mar. 19
semiengineering.com - March 19 at 4:47 AM

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Company Descriptions

BGSF logo

BGSF

NYSE:BGSF
BGSF, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides consulting, managed services, and professional workforce solutions in the United States. It operates in two segments, Property Management and Professional. The Property Management segment offers office and maintenance field talent to various apartment communities and commercial buildings. The Professional segment provides skilled IT professionals in SAP, Workday, Peoplesoft, Hyperion, Oracle, One Stream, cyber, project management, management services, and other IT workforce solutions. This segment also offers finance, accounting, legal, human resource, and related support personnel. It serves its products to fortune 500 companies, and medium and small companies, as well as consulting companies. The company was formerly known as BG Staffing, Inc. and changed its name to BGSF, Inc. in February 2021. BGSF, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Plano, Texas.
HireQuest logo

HireQuest

NASDAQ:HQI
HireQuest, Inc. provides temporary staffing services in the United States. It offers staffing services, including direct-dispatch, executive search, consultant, unskilled and semi-skilled industrial and construction personnel, clerical and administrative personnel, and permanent placement services, as well as commercial and non-CDL drivers, and skilled personnel in the medical and dental industries. The company provides its services under the HireQuest Direct, HireQuest, SNelling, DriverQuest, HireQuest Health, Northbound Executive Search, and MRI trade names. It serves construction, recycling, warehousing, logistics, auctioneering, manufacturing, hospitality, landscaping, and retail industries, as well as dental practices. HireQuest, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
Hudson Global logo

Hudson Global

NASDAQ:HSON
Hudson Global, Inc. provides talent solutions for mid-to-large-cap multinational companies and government agencies under the Hudson RPO brand in the Americas, the Asia Pacific, and Europe. It offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services, such as recruitment outsourcing, project-based outsourcing, contingent workforce solutions, and recruitment consulting for clients' permanent staff hires; and RPO contracting services, including outsourced professional contract staffing and managed services. The company was formerly known as Hudson Highland Group, Inc. and changed its name to Hudson Global, Inc. in April 2012. Hudson Global, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
Startek logo

Startek

NYSE:SRT
StarTek, Inc., a business process outsourcing company, provides customer experience, digital transformation, and technology services in various markets. The company primarily offers customer engagement, omnichannel engagement, social media, customer intelligence analytics, work from home, and back-office services under the Startek and Aegis brands. It also offers Startek cloud, a hybrid omni-cloud platform integrated with artificial intelligence capabilities, which enables agents to work in remote and home-based roles for increased business agility and continuity. The company serves telecom, e-commerce and consumer, financial and business services, cable and media, travel and hospitality, technology, education and healthcare, energy, and other industries in the Americas, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, South Africa, Australia, and internationally. StarTek, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Volt Information Sciences logo

Volt Information Sciences

NYSEAMERICAN:VOLT
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. provides traditional time, materials-based, and project-based staffing services in the United States, Europe, Canada, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through North American Staffing, International Staffing, and North American MSP segments. It provides contingent staffing, direct placement, personnel recruitment, staffing management, and other employment services; and managed service programs consisting of managing the procurement, on-boarding of contingent workers, and specialized solutions, such as managing suppliers, sourcing and recruiting support, statement of work management, supplier performance measurement, optimization and analysis, benchmarking of spend demographics and market rate analysis, consolidated customer billing, and supplier payment management solutions. The company also offers call center and payroll services; recruitment process outsourcing; and customized talent and supplier management solutions, as well as act as a subcontractor or associate vendor to other national providers in their MSPs. It serves multinational, national, and local customers in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, banking and finance, consumer electronics, information technology, insurance, life science, manufacturing, media and entertainment, pharmaceutical, software, telecommunication, transportation, and utilities. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Orange, California.