Hays stock falls 1.63 percent as FY26 fees decline 8 percent
Published on 09/24/2026 at 23:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Hays stock stood at GBp 63.35 on the London Stock Exchange on September 24, 2026, down 1.63 percent from GBp 64.40. The latest full-year figures show a weaker fee environment alongside higher operating profit.
FY26 fees fall 8 percent
Hays reported net fees of GBP 905.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2026, with operating profit of GBP 48.6 million and a 5.4 percent conversion rate, according to Hays.
The earnings-call figures add the key comparison: like-for-like net fees decreased 8 percent to GBP 906 million, while pre-exceptional operating profit increased 3 percent to GBP 48.6 million for FY26, according to Yahoo Finance. The differing fee figures reflect the distinction between group reporting and the like-for-like measure.
Target reaches GBp 65
Citigroup raised its Hays price target from GBp 33 to GBp 65 in a research report dated September 23, 2026, while retaining a Neutral rating, MarketBeat reported. The new target is GBp 1.65 above the September 24 share price, a gap of 2.6 percent.
The target adjustment puts the market discussion close to the latest quote, but the operating backdrop remains mixed. Hays reported 155 offices and 5,194 consultants at June 30, 2026, while its Germany business generated GBP 289.5 million in net fees and GBP 41.2 million in operating profit.
Stock stays below yearly high
At GBp 63.35 on September 24, 2026, Hays stock was 19.2 percent below its 52-week high of GBp 78.45 and 120.9 percent above its 52-week low of GBp 28.68. The quoted reference price was down 1.63 percent from the prior close of GBp 64.40.
Hays plc stock facts
- Company: Hays plc
- Ticker: HAS
- Trading venue: London Stock Exchange
- Price as of September 24, 2026: GBp 63.35
- 52-week range: GBp 28.68-78.45
