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Hays PLC (HAYS)
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What Is the Hays PLC Share Price Today?
The Hays share price today is 76.85.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Hays PLC
The stock symbol (or 'ticker') for Hays Plc is "HAYS."
What Stock Exchange Does Hays PLC Trade On?
Hays Plc is listed and trades on the London stock exchange.
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Use the dropdown to select a relevant stock exchange for the current LON:HAYS share price (ISIN: GB0004161021) to enhance your trading decisions with our free investment tools and resources.
What Is the Hays PLC Share Price Today?
The Hays share price today is 76.85.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Hays PLC
The stock symbol (or 'ticker') for Hays Plc is "HAYS."
What Stock Exchange Does Hays PLC Trade On?
Hays Plc is listed and trades on the London stock exchange.
Is Hays PLC a Good Stock to Buy?
Determining whether Hays (or any stock) is a good buy requires comprehensive market analysis. To evaluate its potential, investors can sign up to InvestingPro, where they can assess share price, fair value and more than 1,200 other metrics.
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76.85
+3.75(+5.13%)
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Day's Range
75.05
77.60
52 wk Range
28.72
78.45
Unusual trading volume
1/2
Fair Value
An estimate of a stock's true price based on valuation models like discounted cash flow, peer valuation multiples, and dividend discount models.
Day's Range
75.0577.60
52 wk Range
28.7278.45
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Strong Sell
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Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
5 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
10 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 65.30
(-15.03% Downside)
Hays Plc Earnings Call Summary for H2/2026
- Hays reported net fees fell 8% to £906M, but pre-exceptional operating profit rose 3% to £48.6M aided by £50M in cost savings delivered early.
- Company returned to year-on-year profit growth in H2 FY2026; shares dropped 4.27% to $68.40 despite turnaround progress and strong recent performance.
- Unveiled 'Momentum' strategy targeting £1B+ net fees, 25%+ conversion rate, £250M+ operating profit through specialist recruitment and AI tools.
- FY2027 guidance includes additional £50M structural savings, £12M net finance charges, and £30-35M capex with further restructuring charges expected.
- July-August trading met expectations; management noted September critical as it represents 40% of quarterly fees amid continued permanent hiring weakness.
Last Updated: 20/08/2026, 10:14
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Latest Release
20/08/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.01 / 1.00
Revenue / Forecast
3.17B / --
Compare HAYS to Peers and Sector
Metrics to compare | HAYS | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Industrials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipHAYSPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | −20.7x | 15.3x | 12.0x | |
PEG Ratio | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 3.0x | 1.3x | 1.4x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 0.2x | 0.3x | 1.2x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | −11.5% | 14.9% | 27.1% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 22.7% | 7.1% | Unlock |
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.
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FAQ
What Is the Hays (London: HAYS) Share Price Today?
The Hays stock price today is 76.85 GBP.
What Stock Exchange Does Hays (HAYS) Trade On?
Hays is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.
What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Hays?
The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Hays is "HAYS."
Does Hays Pay Dividends? What’s The Current HAYS Dividend Yield?
Yes, HAYS Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Hays dividend yield is 0.6%.
What Is the Current Hays Market Capitalisation?
As of today, Hays (London: HAYS) market cap is 1.21B GBP.
What Is Hays's (HAYS) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The Hays EPS is currently -0.04 (Trailing Twelve Months).
When Is the Next Hays Earnings Date?
Hays's next earnings report will be released on 20/08/2026.
Is HAYS a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?
Based on today's Hays moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for HAYS stock is Strong Buy.
How Many Times Has Hays Stock Split?
Hays has split 2 times. (See the HAYS stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)
How Many Employees Does Hays Have?
Hays has 8125 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.
What is the current trading status of Hays (London: HAYS)?
As of 29/08/2026, Hays (HAYS) is trading at a share price of 76.85 GBP, with a previous close of 73.10 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 75.05 GBP to 77.60 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 28.72 GBP to 78.45 GBP.
What Is Hays (HAYS) Price Target According to Analysts?
The average 12-month price target for Hays is 65.30 GBP, with a high estimate of 100 GBP and a low estimate of 28 GBP. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -15.03% Downside potential.
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