Hays plc (LON:HAS)

London flag London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX
58.75
-0.95 (-1.59%)
Oct 30, 2025, 4:35 PM BST
-1.59%
Market Cap938.92M
Revenue (ttm)6.61B
Net Income (ttm)-7.80M
Shares Out1.60B
EPS (ttm)-0.00
PE Ration/a
Forward PE40.46
Dividend0.01 (2.08%)
Ex-Dividend DateOct 16, 2025
Volume3,623,570
Average Volume4,014,621
Open59.50
Previous Close59.70
Day's Range58.40 - 59.65
52-Week Range52.80 - 89.85
Beta1.04
RSI50.35
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

Canada employment rises 60,400

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

20 days 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.

21 days 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

21 days 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.

7 weeks 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.

7 weeks 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'.

2 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 .

2 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’.

2 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

2 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

2 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.

2 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.

4 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...

4 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

4 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

4 months ago - The Armchair Trader

What could Canada do to add more jobs?

Travis O’Rourke, president of Hays, weighs in on the latest data on unemployment in Canada and what could PM Mark Carney do to improve the job market.

6 months ago - BNN Bloomberg

Hays is latest UK recruiter to warn about uncertain outlook

Sector says job market has not been this difficult since the pandemic

7 months ago - Financial Times

UK Stock Market News: Hays, Mitie, Bunzl

ABC are Tony Cross's three headlines from today's uk stock market open

7 months ago - The Armchair Trader

UK recruiters linked to tax avoidance after workers hit with crippling HMRC demands

Hays, Capita, Petrofac. These are some of Britain's best known companies and big players in the recruitment industry.

8 months ago - Sky News

Outlook on Canadian job market amid trade war

Hays president Travis O'Rourke explains why he's looking out for in the Canadian job market as employers tensely watch for tariff updates.

8 months ago - BNN Bloomberg

Plunge in European hiring sinks profit at recruitment giant Hays

It saw a 17% drop in fees in the UK over the six months to December 31.

9 months ago - Evening Standard

UK Stock Market News: Lloyds, Hays, Mondi

Employment market continues to cause headache for Hays, Lloyds profits miss forecast, Mondi revenues fractionally higher

9 months ago - The Armchair Trader

Hays warns over profits amid weaker recruitment market

The company said its profits are set to be at the lower end of previous targets after a slump in net fees.

10 months ago - Evening Standard