Hays Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights Total

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

Hays plc has reported that, as of 28 February 2026, its issued share capital comprised 1,600,433,092 ordinary shares of 1p each, of which 1,291,352 shares were held in treasury. This leaves a total of 1,599,141,740 voting rights in the company.

The disclosed voting rights figure will serve as the reference denominator shareholders must use to assess whether they are required to notify the market of any holdings or changes in their interests under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, reinforcing transparency in Hays’ shareholder base.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HAS) stock is a Hold with a £40.00 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 GB:HAS Stock

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

The overall stock score for Hays plc is primarily impacted by weak financial performance and technical indicators. The company’s negative revenue growth and profitability issues weigh heavily on the score. Technical analysis shows a bearish trend, further contributing to a lower score. Valuation concerns, highlighted by a negative P/E ratio, also negatively impact the score. While corporate events show management confidence, they do not significantly alter the overall assessment.

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

More about Hays plc

Hays plc is an international recruitment and staffing group, operating in the professional and specialist employment market. The company focuses on placing qualified candidates into permanent, temporary, and contract roles across multiple industries and geographies, serving both corporate clients and jobseekers.

Average Trading Volume: 3,719,243

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £648.6M

For detailed information about HAS stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.