X0609 4 2026-08-12 0001140102 HireQuest, Inc. HQI 0001442755 Malhotra R. Rimmy false 111 SPRINGHALL DRIVE GOOSE CREEK SC 29445 true false false false false Common Stock 2026-08-12 4 A false 1036 A 102924 D Common Stock 2026-08-12 4 A false 4000 A 106924 D Common Stock 120130 I See FN Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to Mr. Malhotra in his capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent compensation in-lieu of a quarterly cash retainer. 864 of these shares vest on November 12, 2026 and 172 shares vest on August 12, 2028. Shares awarded for board service. See note 1. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $16.64 per share. Represents shares of restricted stock awarded to the reporting person in the capacity as a Director of Issuer for Board of Director services. These shares represent an Annual Award pursuant to the HireQuest, Inc. 2019 Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan. These shares will vest on June 15, 2028. Shares awarded for board service. See note 3. The closing price of the Issuer's Common Stock on Nasdaq on the date of the grant was $16.64 per share. Represents shares directly owned by Nicoya Fund, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Mr. Malhotra is managing member of Nicoya Capital, LLC, which is the managing member of Nicoya Fund, LLC. Mr. Malhotra disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. /s/ R. Rimmy Malhotra 2026-08-14