Hays plc (LON:HAS)
London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX | Market Cap | 1.10B +13.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 6.42B -2.8% |
| Net Income | -58.20M |
| EPS | -0.04 |
| Shares Out | 1.57B |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | 37.01 |
| Dividend | 0.00 (0.64%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,680,749 |
| Open | 68.50 |
| Previous Close | 68.70 |
| Day's Range | 67.80 - 69.80 |
| 52-Week Range | 28.68 - 78.45 |
| Beta | 0.89 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 65.30 (-6.45%) |
| 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 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 65p, which is a decrease of -6.45% from the latest price.
News
Hays upgraded to Buy from Hold at Panmure Liberum
Panmure Liberum upgraded Hays (HAYPF) to Buy from Hold with a price target of 100 GBp, up from 35 GBp. The firm sees upside to estimates.
Hays price target raised to 8,500 GBp from 6,000 GBp at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Karl Green raised the firm’s price target on Hays (HAYPF) to 8,500 GBp from 6,000 GBp and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Published first on…
Recruiter Hays raises alarm over hit to jobs from AI after suffering its first annual loss for 23 years
Hays said it was facing global changes on an unprecedented scale and pace as the world of work is transformed by technological developments.
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 falls to a loss as restructuring costs sting amid ongoing hiring slump
Hays said permanent recruitment remained the weaker part of its operations, with net fees down 12%, while temporary and contracting fees fell 5%.
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.
British recruiter Hays beats annual profit expectations on cost cuts
British recruiter Hays reported annual operating profit above market expectations on Thursday, as cost cuts and resilient temporary hiring helped offset weak permanent recruitment in an uncertain econ...
Hays Shares Recovery Powers 64.5% Gain as Profit Guidance Hits Top End
The Hays shares recovery has been one of the more arresting moves in the UK mid-cap space this summer, with HAS climbing 64.5% over the past month after a trading update signalled the recruitment firm...
Earnings To Watch: Hays PLC (LSE:HAS) Q4 2026 -- GF Value Sees 11% Upside
Earnings To Watch: Hays PLC (LSE:HAS) Q4 2026 -- GF Value Sees 11% Upside
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 upgraded to Equal Weight from Underweight at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley upgraded Hays (HAYPF) to Equal Weight from Underweight with a price target of 35 GBp, down from 44 GBp. The firm adjusted ratings in the staffing group, saying…
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
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.