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HireQuest data signals stronger U.S. manufacturing hiring, potential HQI upside

Aug 18, 2026, 9:10 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Positive staffing demand signals can boost HQI top-line visibility and utilization; offset macro payroll skepticism; historically, staffing data that diverges from payroll reports has preceded near-term stock strength for staffing peers.

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New HireQuest data indicate robust U.S. manufacturing staffing demand, with revenue about three times pre-pandemic and expansion to 35 states in Q1 2026. The ISM index shows sustained manufacturing growth while factory job cuts remain elevated, suggesting hiring is shifting toward temporary and temp-to-perm models. This supports HQI's growth trajectory through staffing solutions.

Manufacturing staffing revenue roughly three times pre-pandemic levels.
HQI footprint expanded from 32 states in 2020 to 35 in Q1 2026.
Demand covers production, assembly, machinists, automation, maintenance.
Temp-to-perm hiring growth noted; manufacturers seek flexibility.
ISM Manufacturing Index shows six straight months of expansion; factory job cuts high.

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HireQuest data signals stronger U.S. manufacturing hiring, potential HQI upside

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