Hays CFO and Related Party Increase Holdings via Dividend Reinvestment

Hays plc ( (GB:HAS) ) has issued an announcement.

Hays plc has disclosed that Chief Financial Officer and person discharging managerial responsibilities James Hilton acquired additional ordinary shares in the company through the reinvestment of dividends. The transaction, executed on 27 April 2026 on the London Stock Exchange, involved the purchase of a small number of shares at a price of £0.321929 per share.

The company also reported that Ajanta Hilton, a person closely associated with James Hilton, similarly acquired Hays ordinary shares via dividend reinvestment on the same date and at the same price. These routine purchases marginally increase the shareholdings of a senior executive and a related party, signalling continued alignment of management and associated interests with shareholder value through equity ownership.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HAS) stock is a Buy with a £0.75 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hays plc stock, see the GB:HAS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on HAS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, HAS is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by weak technicals (below all major moving averages with negative MACD) and very stretched valuation (P/E 748.65). Financial performance is mixed—loss-making and declining revenue, but improving free cash flow—providing partial support.

To see Spark’s full report on HAS stock, click here.

More about Hays plc

Hays plc is a global specialist recruitment company listed on the London Stock Exchange. The group focuses on professional and skilled recruitment across sectors such as finance, technology, construction and public services, matching employers with qualified candidates in key markets worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 5,159,875

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £515.6M

For an in-depth examination of HAS stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.