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The latest announcement is out from Hays plc ( (GB:HAS) ).
Hays plc has reported that as of 31 March 2026 its issued share capital stood at 1,600,433,092 ordinary shares of 1p each, with 1,291,352 shares held in treasury, resulting in 1,599,141,740 voting rights in issue. The updated voting rights figure provides the reference denominator for shareholders assessing whether they must disclose new or changed holdings under U.K. transparency rules, helping maintain regulatory compliance and market transparency around significant shareholdings in the company.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HAS) stock is a Sell with a £31.00 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 an international professional recruitment and staffing group, focusing on placing qualified candidates across a broad range of sectors. The company operates in markets where flexible and permanent hiring demand is closely tied to economic and corporate employment trends.
Average Trading Volume: 4,650,272
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £532.8M
For an in-depth examination of HAS stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.