Hays PLC (GB:HAS)
LSE:HAS
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HAS Stock Chart & Stats
32.14 p
-3.80 p(-5.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
32.14 p
-3.80 p(-5.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range28.68 p - 74.10 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.01M
Average Volume (3M)4.60M
Market Cap
£563.49M
Enterprise Value666.57M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£169.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£308.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.13
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.76%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding1,593,572,300
10 Day Avg. Volume5,140,711
30 Day Avg. Volume4,602,489
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.51
Price to Book (P/B)2.43
Price to Sales (P/S)0.17
P/FCF Ratio11.87
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£40.00Price Target Upside24.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£6.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contract Wins And Pipeline ConversionConversion of an encouraging pipeline into new contracts, including several wins in the US technology sector, demonstrates sales momentum and potential revenue growth.
Technology Platform OwnershipOwnership of the recruitment technology platform reduces operating costs, enables deployment of AI into recruitment processes and improves candidate-employer matching, supporting margin and efficiency gains.
Temporary Staffing DemandContinued client hiring on a temporary basis combined with a structural labour market trend supports growth in temporary and contracting services and associated fee opportunities.
Bears Say
French Operations Loss-makingA loss-making French operation has prompted headcount reductions and cost-cutting initiatives, which may pressure near-term results until breakeven is restored.
Guidance Uncertainty On Net FeesUncertainty around a key trading month increases difficulty in providing precise guidance on net fee trends, raising forecasting risk for investors.
Permanent Placement Weakness - UKReduced demand for permanent placements in the UK signals softness in that segment and could weigh on fee income tied to permanent hires.
Hays plc News
HAS FAQ
What was Hays PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hays PLC lowest share price was 28.68 p and its highest was 74.10 p in the past 12 months.
What is Hays PLC’s market cap?
Hays PLC’s market cap is £563.49M.
When is Hays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 70 days.
How were Hays PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hays PLC released its earnings results on Feb 27, 2026. The company reported 0.005 p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 0.005 p by 0 p.
Is Hays PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hays PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hays PLC pay dividends?
Hays PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 0.15 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.76%. See more information on Hays PLC dividends here
What is Hays PLC’s EPS estimate?
Hays PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hays PLC have?
Hays PLC has 1,593,572,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hays PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hays PLC reported an EPS of 0.005 p in its last earnings report, expectations of 0.005 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.586%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hays PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HAS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hays plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£40.00 (24.46% Upside)
£40.00 (24.46% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £130.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.80%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-2.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hays PLC
Hays plc operates as a prominent global staffing and recruitment firm, with operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and various other international markets. The company specializes in connecting qualified, professional, and skilled talent with opportunities across both public and private sectors. Their comprehensive services encompass permanent placements, temporary assignments, and contractor roles. Furthermore, Hays plc exhibits extensive expertise across numerous professional domains. These include, among others, accountancy and finance, construction and property, technology, life sciences, sales and marketing, banking and capital markets, contact centers, education, and engineering and manufacturing. Additionally, they cover executive search, financial services, health and social care, human resources, legal, office support, the energy sector (encompassing oil and gas), procurement, retail, resources and mining, and telecommunications. Established in 1968, Hays plc maintains its headquarters in London, UK.
HAS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
40.00 p
▲(24.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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