Hays plc (LON:HAS)
London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX | Market Cap | 1.00B +12.7% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 6.42B -2.8% |
| Net Income | -58.20M |
| EPS | -0.04 |
| Shares Out | 1.57B |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | 34.64 |
| Dividend | 0.00 (0.69%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,960,616 |
| Open | 62.75 |
| Previous Close | 63.35 |
| Day's Range | 62.55 - 64.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 28.68 - 78.45 |
| Beta | 0.89 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 73.70 (+15.25%) |
| Earnings Date | Feb 26, 2027 |
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 2026, Hays plc's revenue was 6.42 billion, a decrease of -2.81% compared to the previous year's 6.61 billion. Losses were -58.20 million, 646.2% more than in 2025.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 10 analysts, the average rating for HAS stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is 74p, which is an increase of 15.25% from the latest price.
News
Hays H2 Earnings Call Highlights
Hays LON: HAS reported an 8% decline in like-for-like net fees to £906 million for the year ended June 30, 2026, while pre-exceptional operating profit rose 3% to £48.6 million as cost reductions and ...
Hays plc Earnings Call Transcript: H2 2026
Momentum strategy focuses on specialist recruitment, technology, and consultant-led service to drive productivity and profitability. FY 2026 saw net fees down 8% but operating profit up 3% due to cost savings. FY 2027 targets GBP 50 million more in savings and a 25%+ conversion rate.
Hays plc Annual report: H2 2026
Hays plc has published its H2 2026 annual report on August 20, 2026.
Hays plc Slides: H2 2026
Hays plc has posted slides in relation to its H2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 20, 2026.
Hays plc Annual report: H2 2026
Hays plc has published its H2 2026 annual report on August 20, 2026.
Hays plc Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2026
Net fees declined 5% year-on-year, but cost savings and productivity gains drove profit growth, with FY 2026 pre-exceptional operating profit expected at the top of consensus. Portfolio reshaping and operational focus supported resilience in Temp & Contracting, while Perm markets remained mixed.
Hays plc Earnings release: Q4 2026
Hays plc released its Q4 2026 earnings on July 10, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
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 plc Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Net fees declined 10% year-on-year in Q2, with TEMP and contracting down 8% and PERM down 14%. Cost discipline and productivity gains offset lower fees, supporting a pre-exceptional H1 operating profit of GBP 20 million. Southern Europe outperformed, while Germany and France faced headwinds.
Hays plc Earnings release: Q2 2026
Hays plc released its Q2 2026 earnings on January 14, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
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.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SMArtX Advisory Solutions ("SMArtX"), a trailblazer in managed accounts technology, announces the appointment of Jim Hays as Strategic Advisor. Hays, a 35-year ...