Hays Stock - analyst consensus and earnings outlook
18.06.2026 - 17:58:53 | ad-hoc-news.de
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Hays (GB0004161021) is a major listed specialist recruitment group headquartered in London. On Thursday the stock trades without fresh company news, so investors are focused on the latest analyst estimates and the timetable for the next trading update.
All news and data on Hays stock
Key figures, regulatory filings and past news on Hays stock are available in one place for investors who want to track the UK recruiter more closely.
What recent updates show
Hays last published a detailed business update with its third-quarter trading statement on 04/18/2024, reporting net fees down year-on-year as hiring markets stayed subdued, especially in permanent recruitment. Management described conditions as “challenging but stable” and highlighted cost discipline.
The company also released its half-year results for the six months to 12/31/2023 on 02/22/2024, posting operating profit of GBP 60.3 million, down from GBP 97.0 million a year earlier. Cash conversion remained solid and Hays maintained its ordinary dividend policy.
Analyst consensus and expectations
According to analyst data compiled by MarketScreener, the current consensus for Hays points to modest growth in net fees and earnings over the next fiscal year, reflecting expectations of a gradual recovery in recruitment activity from a low base. The consensus rating stands around “Hold”.
Several brokers have adjusted their price targets in recent months but largely kept neutral stances, citing cyclical uncertainty and limited short-term visibility on hiring demand. Overall, the market expects the next set of numbers to confirm stabilization more than a sharp rebound in profits.
How Hays makes its money
Hays generates most of its revenue from specialist recruitment services, placing qualified professionals into permanent, temporary and contract roles across sectors such as technology, finance, construction and life sciences. The group operates globally but earns a significant share of fees in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Where the stock trades today
The shares of Hays (GB0004161021) trade on the London Stock Exchange at GBP 1.00 as of 06/18/2026, 17:57 CET.
Key facts on Hays stock
- Company: Hays plc
- ISIN: GB0004161021
- WKN: 885014
- Ticker: HAS
- Venue: London Stock Exchange
- Price (as of 06/18/2026, 17:57 CET): 1.00 GBP
- Market cap: 1.78 billion GBP (as of 06/18/2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Human Resource & Employment Services
- Index membership: FTSE 250
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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