Hays Plc (HAYS)

Currency in GBP
57.55
-1.00(-1.71%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
57.0558.95
52 wk Range
28.7278.45
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
57.30 / 57.60
Prev. Close
58.55
Open
58.95
Day's Range
57.05-58.95
52 wk Range
28.72-78.45
Volume
1.68M
Average Volume (3m)
5.39M
1-Year Change
-0.5186%
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Company’s Health
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Upside
Price Target
74.00
Upside
+28.58%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

Hays Plc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
9 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 74.00
(+28.58% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citi
Hold0.65+13.44%0.33MaintainSep 23, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy0.95+65.79%0.60MaintainSep 09, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy0.85+48.34%0.60MaintainAug 24, 2026
UBS
Hold0.75+30.89%0.60MaintainAug 21, 2026
Barclays
Buy0.61+6.46%0.44MaintainJul 15, 2026

Hays Plc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2027

  • Hays Q1 net fees fell 3% like-for-like; permanent recruitment down 7%, temp/contracting down 1%; shares dropped 8.92% to $58.53.
  • Consultant productivity rose 8% year-over-year for 12th consecutive quarter; firm on track for GBP 50M structural cost savings in FY2027.
  • Americas grew 9%, Asia up 6%, offsetting declines in Germany (-6%), UK&I (-5%), and ANZ (-3%) amid weak permanent hiring demand.
  • Company expects stable near-term conditions with temp staffing outperforming permanent; targets GBP 1B+ net fees via productivity gains.
  • Management aims for 25%+ conversion rate and 50%+ productivity growth medium-term; 50% of business now showing positive year-over-year growth.
Last Updated: 2026-10-12, 04:44 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 20, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.01 / 1.00
Revenue / Forecast
3.17B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -0.036
Dividend Yield
0.75%
Industry Median 3.70%
Annualized payout
0.44
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-18.45%
Growth Streak

HAYS Income Statement

Compare HAYS to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−15.5x19.4x11.5x
PEG Ratio
0.020.020.03
Price/Book
2.2x1.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.1x0.3x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
28.4%30.6%33.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Hays plc engages in the provision of professional and skilled recruitment services in Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. The company provides qualified, professional, and skilled recruitment; and temporary, contracting, and permanent recruitment and workforce solutions, as well as workforce services. Hays plc was founded in 1968 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
866.06M55.16%507.08M
Other Institutional Investors
607.83M38.71%355.89M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
96.32M6.13%56.39M
Total
1.57B100.00%919.35M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Silchester International Investors LLP18.09%283,976,409166,268
Fidelity International Ltd9.56%150,050,39187,855

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FAQ

What Is the Hays (HAYS) Stock Price Today?

The Hays stock price today is 57.55 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Hays Trade On?

Hays is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Hays?

The stock symbol for Hays is "HAYS."

Does Hays Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Hays dividend yield is 0.8%%.

What Is the Hays Market Cap?

As of today, Hays market cap is 899.73M GBP.

What Is Hays's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Hays EPS (TTM) is -0.036.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is HAYS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Hays Stock Split?

Hays has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Hays Have?

Hays has 8125 employees.

What is the current trading status of Hays (HAYS)?

As of Oct 19, 2026, Hays (HAYS) is trading at a price of 57.55 GBP, with a previous close of 58.55 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 57.05 GBP to 58.95 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 28.72 GBP to 78.45 GBP.

What Is Hays (HAYS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Hays is 74.00 GBP, with a high estimate of 100 GBP and a low estimate of 45 GBP. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +28.58% Upside potential.
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