Hays (HAS) Stock Overview
Engages in the provision of professional and skilled recruitment services in Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Risk Analysis
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£0.33 |
| 52 Week High | UK£0.78 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£0.29 |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.24% |
| 3 Month Change | -29.60% |
| 1 Year Change | -54.28% |
| 3 Year Change | -70.18% |
| 5 Year Change | -79.46% |
| Change since IPO | -20.48% |
Recent News & Updates
HAS: Trimmed Expectations And Leadership Transition Will Underpin Future Earnings Recovery
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Hays, including a £0.05 reduction reported in recent Street research. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.HAS: Lowered Street Expectations Will Set Up Future Earnings Recovery
Analysts have trimmed their average price targets on Hays to around £0.60. This reflects slightly higher discount rate assumptions, softer revenue expectations, modestly lower profit margin forecasts and a marginally higher future P/E, in line with recent downward revisions and rating changes across the Street.HAS: Cyclical And Structural Pressures Will Set Up Future Earnings Recovery
Narrative update on Hays Analysts have cut Hays’ average price target by around £0.04. This reflects recent reductions in formal targets from firms such as Morgan Stanley, RBC Capital and Jefferies as they factor in tougher cyclical and structural conditions and a slightly higher assumed P/E multiple.HAS: Lowered Expectations Will Support Future Earnings Rebound As Cyclical Pressures Ease
Narrative update on Hays The analyst price target for Hays has moved lower, with recent cuts of £0.06 and £0.10 and a reset to £0.44, as analysts factor in higher required returns, weaker revenue expectations, a different earnings path and a lower assumed future P/E of about 12x for the sector. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Hays has turned more cautious, with multiple firms trimming price targets and one moving to a more negative rating while setting a £0.44 target.Recent updates
HAS: Trimmed Expectations And Leadership Transition Will Underpin Future Earnings Recovery
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Hays, including a £0.05 reduction reported in recent Street research. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.HAS: Lowered Street Expectations Will Set Up Future Earnings Recovery
Analysts have trimmed their average price targets on Hays to around £0.60. This reflects slightly higher discount rate assumptions, softer revenue expectations, modestly lower profit margin forecasts and a marginally higher future P/E, in line with recent downward revisions and rating changes across the Street.HAS: Cyclical And Structural Pressures Will Set Up Future Earnings Recovery
Narrative update on Hays Analysts have cut Hays’ average price target by around £0.04. This reflects recent reductions in formal targets from firms such as Morgan Stanley, RBC Capital and Jefferies as they factor in tougher cyclical and structural conditions and a slightly higher assumed P/E multiple.HAS: Lowered Expectations Will Support Future Earnings Rebound As Cyclical Pressures Ease
Narrative update on Hays The analyst price target for Hays has moved lower, with recent cuts of £0.06 and £0.10 and a reset to £0.44, as analysts factor in higher required returns, weaker revenue expectations, a different earnings path and a lower assumed future P/E of about 12x for the sector. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Hays has turned more cautious, with multiple firms trimming price targets and one moving to a more negative rating while setting a £0.44 target.HAS: Lowered Expectations Will Support Future Rebound As Cyclical Pressures Ease
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Hays has been cut, with recent moves including reductions such as £0.06 and £0.10 alongside a downgrade to Underperform. Analysts point to ongoing cyclical headwinds combined with structural challenges that they state are expected to keep earnings subdued for longer.These Return Metrics Don't Make Hays (LON:HAS) Look Too Strong
Feb 11
HAS: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Offset Sector Headwinds
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Hays by £0.06 to reflect slightly higher discount rate assumptions and ongoing sector headwinds highlighted in recent research, including multiple target cuts and a downgrade to Underperform. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Hays has tilted clearly cautious, with several firms trimming price targets and one moving to an Underperform rating, all pointing to a tougher backdrop for the European Business and Employment Services sector.HAS: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Shares Despite Earnings Headwinds
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Hays by about 6 to 17 GBp, pointing to weaker revenue growth expectations, slightly lower profit margin assumptions and a higher future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change in fair value. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Hays point to a more cautious tone, with several firms cutting price targets and, in one case, moving to a more negative rating.HAS: Share Buyback And CEO Return Will Support Shares Despite Cautious Views
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Hays to £0.44 from £0.61, reflecting concerns that cyclical headwinds and structural challenges could keep earnings subdued for longer, even though some still see limited upside with a £0.55 target. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Hays points to a mixed backdrop, with some analysts focusing on valuation support and others highlighting ongoing cyclical and structural pressures that could weigh on execution and earnings visibility.HAS: Higher Price View And Buyback Will Support Shares Despite Cautious Rating
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Hays to 55 GBp from 52 GBp, reflecting a slightly more constructive view on the company while still remaining cautious overall. Analyst Commentary Analysts describe the latest target increase as a measured adjustment that acknowledges incremental improvements while still highlighting lingering concerns about the company’s outlook and execution risks.HAS: Higher Multiple And Buyback Will Support Shares Despite Cautious Rating
The analyst price target for Hays has been raised from 52 GBp to 55 GBp, as analysts point to a slightly higher future price-to-earnings multiple offsetting more conservative assumptions on growth, margins and discount rate. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the modest increase in the price target as confirmation that the company can sustain earnings despite a tougher macro backdrop, with valuation supported by a slightly higher price to earnings multiple.Hays plc's (LON:HAS) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Revenues
Dec 07HAS: Share Buyback And Leadership Stability Will Drive Confidence Amid Upgraded Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Hays, increasing it by £0.03 to £0.55. They cite updated expectations on sector performance and company outlook as reasons for this adjustment.HAS: Improved Margins And Share Buyback Will Drive Prospects Amid Leadership Change
Hays’ analyst price target saw a modest increase to 55 GBp, up from 52 GBp. Analysts cite improved profit margin assumptions and revised market expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst activity regarding Hays has reflected a shifting sentiment in response to the company's updated performance and outlook.HAS: Labor Market Recovery Will Drive Upside Following Recent Buyback Plan
Hays' analyst price target increased slightly in recent updates, rising to 55 GBp from 52 GBp as analysts pointed to moderate adjustments based on refined discount rate assumptions and mixed sector outlooks. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst research on Hays presents a mixed outlook, with both positive and cautious perspectives reflected in updated ratings and price targets.Digital Transformation And Diversification Will Strengthen Future Prospects
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Hays, lowering the price target by £0.04 to £0.75. This reflects more cautious expectations for revenue growth and profit margins in light of recent sector downgrades and softer labor market outlooks.Global Talent And Digital Solutions Will Shape Future Staffing
Focus on specialized, high-demand sectors and flexible staffing solutions supports resilient, diversified growth and improved margins as market conditions normalize.Hays plc's (LON:HAS) Revenues Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
Aug 02Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Hays plc (LON:HAS)?
Jul 10Some Investors May Be Worried About Hays' (LON:HAS) Returns On Capital
Jun 11Investors Don't See Light At End Of Hays plc's (LON:HAS) Tunnel
Apr 26Hays' (LON:HAS) Dividend Will Be £0.0095
Feb 23An Intrinsic Calculation For Hays plc (LON:HAS) Suggests It's 28% Undervalued
Feb 21Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For Hays (LON:HAS)
Jan 17Improved Revenues Required Before Hays plc (LON:HAS) Shares Find Their Feet
Nov 28Is There An Opportunity With Hays plc's (LON:HAS) 23% Undervaluation?
Oct 20Hays plc's (LON:HAS) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
Aug 08What Does Hays plc's (LON:HAS) Share Price Indicate?
Jul 17Here's What's Concerning About Hays' (LON:HAS) Returns On Capital
Jun 14A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Hays plc (LON:HAS)
Apr 09Should You Think About Buying Hays plc (LON:HAS) Now?
Mar 15Hays' (LON:HAS) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
Feb 08Hays (LON:HAS) Could Be At Risk Of Shrinking As A Company
Nov 02We Think Hays (LON:HAS) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Oct 14What Does Hays plc's (LON:HAS) Share Price Indicate?
Sep 25Some Investors May Be Worried About Hays' (LON:HAS) Returns On Capital
Jul 06These 4 Measures Indicate That Hays (LON:HAS) Is Using Debt Safely
Jun 15Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Hays plc (LON:HAS)?
May 27Is Hays plc (LON:HAS) Trading At A 41% Discount?
Mar 14Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Hays plc (LON:HAS)?
Jan 24Hays (LON:HAS) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
Dec 19Is Hays plc (LON:HAS) Trading At A 38% Discount?
Dec 01Shareholder Returns
| HAS | GB Professional Services | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 3.3% | -4.3% | -2.7% |
| 1Y | -54.3% | -30.0% | 19.9% |
Return vs Industry: HAS underperformed the UK Professional Services industry which returned -30% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HAS underperformed the UK Market which returned 19.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HAS volatility | |
|---|---|
| HAS Average Weekly Movement | 5.8% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 5.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: HAS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: HAS's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 9,100 | Mark Dearnley | www.haysplc.com |
Hays plc engages in the provision of professional and skilled recruitment services in Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. The company provides qualified, professional, and skilled recruitment; and temporary, contracting, and permanent recruitment and workforce solutions. Hays plc was founded in 1968 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Hays plc Fundamentals Summary
| HAS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£534.02m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -UK£10.50m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£6.49b |
0.1x
P/S Ratio-50.9x
P/E RatioIs HAS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HAS income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | UK£6.49b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£6.27b |
| Gross Profit | UK£225.50m |
| Other Expenses | UK£236.00m |
| Earnings | -UK£10.50m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Aug 20, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.0066 |
| Gross Margin | 3.47% |
| Net Profit Margin | -0.16% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 27.5% |
How did HAS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.9%
Current Dividend Yield-67%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 00:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Industry and Sector Metrics
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Analyst Sources
Hays plc is covered by 26 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Paul Daniel Sullivan | Barclays |
| Afonso Osorio | Barclays |
| James Rowland Clark | Barclays |