Hays plc (LON:HAS)
London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX | Market Cap | 506.89M -58.5% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 6.49B -4.2% |
| Net Income | -10.50M |
| EPS | -0.01 |
| Shares Out | 1.60B |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | 29.27 |
| Dividend | 0.00 (0.95%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,299,221 |
| Open | 32.50 |
| Previous Close | 31.70 |
| Day's Range | 31.50 - 32.80 |
| 52-Week Range | 0.29 - 32.73 |
| Beta | 0.79 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 42.18 (+30.11%) |
| Earnings Date | Aug 20, 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]
Financial Performance
In fiscal year 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 StatementsNews
Hays downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Citi
Citi analyst Marc Van’T Sant downgraded Hays (HAYPF) to Neutral from Buy with a price target of 33 GBp, down from 62 GBp. While the European staffing names could “squeeze”…
Hays price target lowered to 60 GBp from 65 GBp at RBC Capital
RBC Capital lowered the firm’s price target on Hays (HAYPF) to 60 GBp from 65 GBp and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Hays plc Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Group net fees declined 8% year-over-year, but strong consultant productivity and cost discipline offset lower fees. Temp and contracting showed resilience, while perm remained challenging. Strategic exits and investments in high-growth markets like Japan and Spain supported performance.
Hays plc Earnings release: Q3 2026
Hays plc released its Q3 2026 earnings on April 16, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Hays plc Earnings Call Transcript: H1 2026
Net fees declined 9% year-over-year, but cost discipline and strategic focus led to improved profits in key regions. Cash conversion remained strong, and digital transformation initiatives are driving productivity gains. Outlook for H2 is for improved profitability as cost actions continue.
Hays plc Quarterly report: H1 2026
Hays plc has published its H1 2026 quarterly earnings report on February 27, 2026.
Hays plc Slides: H1 2026
Hays plc has posted slides in relation to its H1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 27, 2026.
Hays price target lowered to 44 GBp from 50 GBp at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Hays (HAYPF) to 44 GBp from 50 GBp and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares.
Hays price target lowered to 65 GBp from 75 GBp at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Karl Green lowered the firm’s price target on Hays (HAYPF) to 65 GBp from 75 GBp and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Published first on…
Hays plc Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Group net fees fell 10% year-on-year in Q2 2026, but cost savings and productivity gains offset much of the impact, keeping H1 pre-exceptional operating profit at GBP 20 million. Germany and France remain challenging, while Southern Europe and ANZ show resilience.
Hays plc Earnings release: Q2 2026
Hays plc released its Q2 2026 earnings on January 14, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Hays downgraded to Underperform from Hold at Jefferies
Jefferies downgraded Hays (HAYPF) to Underperform from Hold with a price target of 44 GBp, down from 61 GBp. Investors have been asking through 2025 if it was time to…
Hays plc Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Group net fees fell 8% year-on-year, with stable operating profit and strong consultant productivity gains. Cost savings and headcount reductions supported profitability in UK&I and ANZ, while challenging conditions persisted in France and public sector markets.
Hays plc Earnings release: Q1 2026
Hays plc released its Q1 2026 earnings on October 10, 2025, summarizing the period's financial results.
Hays plc Earnings Call Transcript: H2 2025
Net fees declined 11% and operating profit fell 56% amid challenging global recruitment markets, but strong cost discipline led to GBP 65 million in annual savings and improved productivity. The business remains resilient in temp and contracting, with enterprise solutions growing 8%.
Hays plc Annual report: H2 2025
Hays plc has published its H2 2025 annual report on August 21, 2025.
Hays plc Annual report: H2 2025
Hays plc has published its H2 2025 annual report on August 21, 2025.
Hays plc Slides: H2 2025
Hays plc has posted slides in relation to its H2 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 21, 2025.
Hays plc Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025
Q4 net fees are expected to decline 9% year-on-year, mainly due to global perm hiring weakness, while temp and contracting remain more resilient. FY 2025 pre-exceptional operating profit is forecast at £45 million, with ongoing cost-saving initiatives and a modest net cash position expected at year-end.
Hays plc Earnings release: Q4 2025
Hays plc released its Q4 2025 earnings on June 19, 2025, summarizing the period's financial results.
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