Hays /£HAS

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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

Primary listing

LSE

Industry

Professional Services

Employees

10,300

ISIN

GB0004161021

Hays Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£1.1B
-
-£0.01
1.09
£0.03
4.30%

What the Analysts think about Hays

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Hays stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Hays' strategic restructuring and cost-saving initiatives are expected to yield annual savings of approximately £30 million by fiscal 2027, potentially enhancing profitability. (bnnbloomberg.ca)
Despite recent profit declines, Hays maintains an 'Outperform' rating from RBC Capital Markets, indicating confidence in its long-term growth prospects. (investing.com)
Hays' commitment to preserving capacity during market uncertainties positions it favorably for future market recoveries, potentially leading to increased market share. (investing.com)
Hays reported a 91% drop in full-year pretax profit, significantly missing analyst estimates, due to challenging market conditions. (bnnbloomberg.ca)
RBC Capital Markets reduced Hays' share price target from £1.25 to £1.10, citing weaker operating leverage and delayed recovery in staffing activity. (investing.com)
Economic and political uncertainties have led to lower placement volumes and extended 'time-to-hire,' adversely affecting Hays' profitability. (tradingview.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jun 2025.

Hays Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

Hays Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
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Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
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.

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