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Hays Plc(LSE) HAS

Current Price£0.58
Market Cap£917.91MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+395%
5 Year-62%
1 Year-8%
1 Month+85%
Hays Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 59.502026-07-23
Hays Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+12.26%GBX 53.002026-07-16
1 month+84.55%GBX 32.242026-06-23
3 month+84.55%GBX 32.242026-04-24
Year to date+5.68%GBX 56.302025-12-31
1 year-7.54%GBX 64.352025-07-23
3 year-43.55%GBX 105.402023-07-24
5 year-61.56%GBX 154.802021-07-23
Since inception+395.05%GBX 0.121992-01-02

Hays Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£917.91MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£13.27B

Net Income (TTM)

-£24.70M

EPS (TTM)

-£0.01

P/E Ratio

-86.97

Dividend

£0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.11 (Low)

Price

£0.58

Volume

6,231,207

Open

£0.56

Previous Close

£0.58

Daily Range

£0.56 - £0.61

52-Week Range

£0.29 - £0.68

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 20, 2026

HAS News

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About Hays Plc

Hays plc operates as a prominent global staffing and recruitment firm, connecting qualified talent with opportunities across various sectors. Established in 1968 and headquartered in London, the company has a strong presence in markets including Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the UK, and Ireland.

Products and Services
  • Permanent placements and temporary assignments
  • Contractor roles across multiple sectors
  • Expertise in accountancy, technology, life sciences, and more
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached £3.25 billion, indicating strong demand
  • Gross profit margin improved to 13.0% in the latest quarter
  • Expansion into new markets is expected to drive future growth
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve months revenue of £12.9 billion reflects solid performance
  • Net income of £12.3 million reported in the latest quarter
  • Dividend yield stands at 1.28%, providing shareholder returns
Hays plc has established itself as a leader in the staffing and recruitment industry, leveraging its extensive network and expertise to meet the needs of both employers and job seekers. The company's diverse service offerings and strong market presence position it well for future growth. Recent financial performance indicates resilience, with a notable increase in revenue and improvements in profit margins. The commitment to expanding into new markets further enhances the growth potential, making Hays plc an intriguing option for investors interested in the staffing sector.
AI Generated • Jul 5, 2026

Industry

Professional Services

Employees

9,523

CEO

Dirk Hahn, MBA

Headquarters

London, LO NW1 3BF, GB

HAS Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

13.40%

Operating Margin

0.63%

Net Income Margin

-0.16%

Return on Equity

-2.24%

Return on Capital

2.30%

Return on Assets

-0.63%

Earnings Yield

-1.15%

Dividend Yield

0.77%

Payout Ratio

-1.89%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£917.91MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

1.60B

Volume

6.23M

Avg. Volume

5.03M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£1.08B

Operating Income

£49.70M

EBITDA

£131.30M

Operating Cash Flow

£189.60M

Capital Expenditure

-£19.50M

Free Cash Flow

£170.10M

Cash & ST Invst.

£169.90M

Total Debt

£308.80M

Hays Plc Performance Analysis

Hays Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-06-30GBP 6,588,900,000N/A
20232023-06-30GBP 7,583,300,00015.1%
20242024-06-30GBP 6,949,100,000-8.4%
20252025-06-30GBP 6,607,000,000-4.9%
Hays Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-06-30-3.6%
Q22024-12-31-1.3%
Q42025-06-30-3.7%
Q22025-12-310.3%
Hays Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-06-30GBP 0.09N/A
20232023-06-30GBP 0.09-6.5%
20242024-06-30GBP -0.00N/A
20252025-06-30GBP -0.0058.1%
Hays Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-06-30-241.6%
Q22024-12-31117.4%
Q42025-06-30-457.9%
Q22025-12-31102.9%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

£3.25B

-8.1%

Gross Profit

£423.00M

-27.5%

Gross Margin

13.01%

N/A

Market Cap

£917.91MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£89.12K

N/A

Employees

10,300

N/A

Net Income

£300.00K

-97.6%

EBITDA

£50.40M

-28.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£169.90M

+11.8%

Total Debt

£308.80M

+10.4%

Accounts Receivable

£1.04B

-7.5%

Inventory

£0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

£235.80M

+0.7%

Short Term Debt

£73.00M

+60.1%

Return on Assets

-0.63%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

5.70%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£36.80M

+7.9%

Operating Cash Flow

£39.60M

-17.2%

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Questions About HAS

What is the current price of Hays Plc?

Hays Plc is trading at £0.58 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Hays Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Hays Plc has traded between £0.29 and £0.68.

How much debt does Hays Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Hays Plc reported total debt of £312.20M.

How much cash does Hays Plc have on hand?

Hays Plc reported £168.50M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Hays Plc’s dividend yield?

Hays Plc currently has a dividend yield of 0.77%.

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