Hays plc (LON:HAS)

London flag London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX
48.24
+2.22 (4.82%)
At close: Jan 22, 2026
-37.47%
Market Cap771.30M
Revenue (ttm)6.61B
Net Income (ttm)-7.80M
Shares Out1.60B
EPS (ttm)-0.00
PE Ration/a
Forward PE37.11
Dividend0.01 (2.69%)
Ex-Dividend DateOct 16, 2025
Volume4,098,288
Average Volume3,432,614
Open44.64
Previous Close46.02
Day's Range44.64 - 48.38
52-Week Range43.81 - 89.85
Beta0.90
RSI35.48
Earnings DateFeb 25, 2026

About Hays plc

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. Hays plc was founded in 1968 and is based in London, the United Kingdom. [Read more]

Founded 1968
Employees 9,523
Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol HAS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Hays plc's revenue was 6.61 billion, a decrease of -4.92% compared to the previous year's 6.95 billion. Losses were -7.80 million, 59.2% more than in 2024.

Financial Statements

News

Hays says jobs market still under pressure as it counts on new year hiring boost

The global recruiter said permanent hiring was still a challenge, with it taking longer to get people into roles.

8 days ago - Evening Standard

Recruiter Hays posts drop in fees amid jobs slump... but says downturn 'won't last forever'

Recruitment giant Hays reported a bigger-than-expected drop in the fees it collected for filling roles in the second quarter of its financial year.

8 days ago - This is Money

UK Stock Market News: Vistry, Hays, Pearson

Strong margins see profits up as completions slump, outlook remains challenging for Hays, momentum building at Pearson as Q4 sales impress

8 days ago - The Armchair Trader

FHSU's Hybrid BSN Program expands access to nursing education

Hays, Kansas, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FHSU's new hybrid pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program opened its inaugural semester with its first cohort of 10 students arriving...

5 weeks ago - Benzinga

Canada's unemployment rate falls to 6.5%

Travis O’Rourke, president of Hays, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the latest Canadian jobs numbers as unemployment drops 6.5% for the month of November.

6 weeks ago - BNN Bloomberg

Oakmark International Small Cap Strategy Q3 2025 Top Contributors And Detractors

Wynn Macau was a contributor during the quarter. The Hong Kong-based casino operator saw its stock price rise despite delivering underwhelming second-quarter 2025 results. Azimut Holdings was a contri...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Ireland is ranked two places from bottom in ‘global talent tracker’

Ireland has been ranked just two places from the bottom in a new “global talent tracker” from international recruitment giant Hays, in the latest signal that competitiveness in Ireland is being eroded...

2 months ago - Independent Ireland

Canada employment rises 60,400

Travis O’Rourke, president of Hays, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the latest Canadian jobs data.

3 months ago - BNN Bloomberg

Hays sees jobs market remaining under pressure well into 2026

The group reported an 8% drop in net fees in the three months to the end of September despite the usual post-summer recovery.

3 months ago - Evening Standard

UK Stock Market News: Ibstock, Hays, Dekel Agri-Vision

Market uncertainty weighs on Ibstock, tough trading outlook to persist at Hays, Dekel Agri-Vision sees uptick in cashew production & prices

3 months ago - The Armchair Trader

PE-backed labour hire business BC Recruit finds merger partner

Although not as well known as labour hire giants like Hays, the merged business is a sizeable player with more than $400 million in revenue.

4 months ago - The Australian Financial Review

Canada's unemployment rate rises to 7.1%

Travis O’Rourke, president of Hays, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the outlook for Canada's job market.

4 months ago - BNN Bloomberg

Hays sees profits plunge: Recruiter says economic and political uncertainty has hit hiring activity

Hays, which is one of Europe's biggest recruitment agencies, said conditions in the jobs market remained 'challenging'.

5 months ago - This is Money

Hays profits collapse, recruiter slashes dividend

Hays annual profit collapses 90%, dividend slashed as hiring market remains weak. The post Hays profits collapse, recruiter slashes dividend appeared first on Investomania .

5 months ago - Investomania

Hays profits tumble as recruiter flags sharp drop in permanent hiring

The company, which is one of Europe’s biggest recruitment agencies, said conditions in the jobs market remained ‘challenging’.

5 months ago - Evening Standard

UK Stock Market News: WH Smith, Hays, Robinson

Accounting error sees significant profit downgrade at WH Smith, Hays sees sector challenges persist, Robinson shows strong profit growth

5 months ago - The Armchair Trader

Companies Reporting: BHP and Hays

BHP and Hays are amongst the FTSE 350 and other companies reporting earnings for the week of 18 August

5 months ago - The Armchair Trader

It's Canada vs. U.S.: Bourassa on Capital Allocation

Travis O’Rourke, President of Hays, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the July Canadian jobs report.

5 months ago - BNN Bloomberg

Hays shares plummet as hiring slowdown hammers recruiter's profits

Hays shares plunged to their lowest level in around 14 years on Thursday after the recruitment company warned profits would more than half this year.

7 months ago - This is Money

Recruiter Hays warns global slump in hirings will more than halve its profits

Shares in recruitment firm fall by as much as 20% to 13-year low after it predicts annual profits of about £45m • Business live – latest updates A slump in hiring activity at businesses around the wor...

7 months ago - The Guardian

Hays shares crash on profit warning over hiring slump

Permanent recruitment has been particularly badly hit but the temp and contracting sector was more resilient

7 months ago - Evening Standard

UK Stock Market News: Whitbread, Frasers, Hays

Whitbread reports sector outperformance, Frasers walks away from bid for Revolution Beauty, profit forecasts downgraded at Hays

7 months ago - The Armchair Trader