HireQuest Shareholders Face 39% Loss Over Three Years Amid EPS Decline and Positive Market Sentiment.

HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) shareholders have suffered a 39% loss over the past three years, with the stock price dropping 42% in that time. The company's EPS declined at a compound rate of 38% per year, but the market may not be concerned about this as reflected in the generous P/E ratio of 45.62. However, total shareholder return was -39% over the last 3 years, which is better than the share price return, thanks to dividends paid by the company.