Hays /£HAS
07:00
09:10
11:15
13:25
15:30
1D1W1MYTD1Y5YMAX
About Hays
Hays plc, operating under the ticker HAS, is a global professional recruiting group specializing in qualified, professional, and skilled recruitment. The company operates in the Commercial Services and Supplies sector, specifically within the Human Resource and Employment Services industry. Founded in 1968, Hays has established a significant international presence, offering recruitment services across various sectors in over 33 countries.
Ticker
£HAS
Sector
Business services
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
9,500
Headquarters
Website
Hays Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£873M
-
-£0.00
1.05
£0.03
5.50%
Price and volume
Market cap
£873M
Beta
1.05
52-week high
£0.94
52-week low
£0.55
Average daily volume
3.7M
Dividend rate
£0.03
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.248
Quick ratio
1.248
Long term debt to equity
50.546
Total debt to equity
66.895
Interest coverage (TTM)
1.16%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
34.3
Gross margin (TTM)
3.78%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-0.12%
Operating margin (TTM)
0.25%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
620.00%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£700,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
0.58%
Return on equity (TTM)
-1.52%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.131
Price to book
1.87
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.65
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
9.948
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
10.05%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.055
Dividend yield (TTM)
5.50%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-4.92%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
58.23%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.09%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.57%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-62.24%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-23.69%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-24.23%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-7.69%
What the Analysts think about Hays
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Hays stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Hays' restructuring measures aim to achieve approximately £30 million per year in structural cost savings by the end of fiscal year 2027, strengthening its margin resilience amid market challenges. (Reuters)
The company expects to deliver an operating profit of £56.9 million for the fiscal year ending June 2025, in line with analysts' consensus, demonstrating robustness in its business model despite difficult conditions. (Reuters)
Temporary hiring and contracting divisions at Hays have shown relative resilience, cushioning revenue declines compared to permanent recruitment, as indicated by more stable temporary net fees during the latest profit warning period. (Reuters)
Hays issued a profit warning on June 19, 2025, cutting its full-year operating profit forecast by over 57% to around £45 million, well below consensus estimates of £56.4 million, triggering a 20% share price decline to a 13-year low. (Reuters)
In the six months ended December 31, 2024, Hays' operating profit before exceptional items more than halved to £25.5 million, as like-for-like net fees declined 13% due to hiring slowdowns across major European markets. (Reuters)
Hays' like-for-like net fees fell 9% in its third quarter, underscoring persistent demand weakness and raising concerns over revenue recovery prospects into fiscal 2026. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 30 Aug 2025.
Hays Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Hays Earnings Performance
Company profitability
Data displayed above is indicative only and its accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Actual execution price may vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Your return may be affected by currency fluctuations and applicable fees and charges. Capital at risk.
Market data provided by CBOE Europe and Deutsche Börse.
Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Oct16
Hays
DividendEx-dividend
Nov26
Hays
DividendPayment
£0.0029Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Hays stock?
Hays (HAS) has a market cap of £873M as of September 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Hays stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Hays (HAS) stock is 0 as of September 18, 2025.
Does Hays stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Hays (HAS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 18, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.03 and the yield is 5.5%. Hays has a payout ratio of 0% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Hays dividend payment date?
The next Hays (HAS) dividend payment is scheduled for November 26, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Hays ?
Hays (HAS) has a beta rating of 1.05. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.