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HireQuest vs Reliability: HQI and RLBY compared
HireQuest is the larger company: $8.1M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $5.0M for Reliability (Q2 2026). Reliability is growing faster (+6% against +6% a year earlier). HireQuest is more profitable, with an operating margin of 41.3% against -2.4%.
Where the money goes: HQI and RLBY
HireQuest (HQI) · Q2 2026
HireQuest, Q2 2026: revenue $8.1M (+6% year over year), operating margin 41.3%, net earnings $2.7M, operating cash flow $1.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Reliability (RLBY) · Q2 2026
Reliability, Q2 2026: revenue $5.0M (+6% year over year), operating margin -2.4%, net loss $206K, operating cash flow $358K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| HireQuest (HQI) | Reliability (RLBY) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $8.1M | $5.0M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +6% | +6% |
| Operating margin | 41.3% | -2.4% |
| Net earnings | $2.7M | −$206K |
| Net margin | 33.2% | -4.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.6M | $358K |
| Free cash flow | $1.6M | — |
Where the revenue comes from
HireQuest
- Royalty: $7.6M (94%)
- Service: $513K (6%)
Reliability
- EOR: $3.9M (77%)
- Staffing: $1.1M (22%)
- Video Production: $52K (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, HireQuest or Reliability?
HireQuest is the larger company: $8.1M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $5.0M for Reliability (Q2 2026).
Is HireQuest or Reliability growing faster?
Reliability is growing faster (+6% against +6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, HireQuest or Reliability?
HireQuest is more profitable, with an operating margin of 41.3% against -2.4%.
More: HireQuest earnings · how HireQuest makes money · Reliability earnings · how Reliability makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 14, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.