HAYPF Stock Chart & Stats
$0.72
-$0.04(-4.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$0.72
-$0.04(-4.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.71 - $0.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume38.04K
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
$1.27B
Enterprise Value$622.70M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$111.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$244.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.23
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.04
Shares Outstanding1,573,397,500
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.23
Price to Sales (P/S)0.08
P/FCF Ratio8.34
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.49
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.10
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.73
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.19
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1.04Price Target Upside44.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.94B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationStrong operating cash generation and a net cash position provide financial resilience while earnings are under pressure. This supports ongoing investment, helps fund restructuring internally, and gives management greater flexibility to pursue its operating plan.
Structural Cost SavingsSavings delivered ahead of schedule demonstrate that management is executing tangible efficiency measures rather than relying only on future plans. A further structural reduction in the cost base could improve conversion and protect profitability when recruitment demand recovers.
Productivity And TechnologySustained productivity improvement, supported by platform modernization and AI tools, can increase fee generation per consultant and improve scalability. If adoption continues, these capabilities may strengthen competitiveness and support management’s longer-term productivity ambitions.
Bears Say
Revenue ContractionPersistent fee and placement declines indicate that demand weakness is affecting the core recruitment model, not just reported earnings. Lower activity reduces operating leverage and leaves recovery dependent on renewed client confidence and a successful top-line rebuild.
Restructuring BurdenThe scale of exceptional charges shows that the efficiency program is costly to implement and will continue to weigh on reported results. Further restructuring also creates execution demands and delays the point at which savings can fully translate into stronger shareholder earnings.
Reduced Balance-sheet CushionFalling equity and negative returns reduce the balance-sheet cushion available to absorb a prolonged downturn. Although debt is not extreme, continued losses could increase financial sensitivity and constrain the company’s flexibility if recovery takes longer than expected.
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HAYPF FAQ
What was Hays PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hays PLC lowest stock price was $0.71 and its highest was $0.84 in the past 12 months.
What is Hays PLC’s market cap?
Hays PLC’s market cap is $1.27B.
When is Hays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 120 days.
How were Hays PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hays PLC released its earnings results on Aug 20, 2026. The company reported $0.011 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Hays PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hays PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hays PLC pay dividends?
Hays PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Hays PLC’s EPS estimate?
Hays PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hays PLC have?
Hays PLC has 1,573,397,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hays PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hays PLC reported an EPS of $0.011 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hays PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HAYPF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hays plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$1.04 (44.51% Upside)
$1.04 (44.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
HAYPF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $98.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-13.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.52%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Hays PLC
Hays plc operates as a prominent global staffing and recruitment firm, with operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and various other international markets. The company specializes in connecting qualified, professional, and skilled talent with opportunities across both public and private sectors. Their comprehensive services encompass permanent placements, temporary assignments, and contractor roles. Furthermore, Hays plc exhibits extensive expertise across numerous professional domains. These include, among others, accountancy and finance, construction and property, technology, life sciences, sales and marketing, banking and capital markets, contact centers, education, and engineering and manufacturing. Additionally, they cover executive search, financial services, health and social care, human resources, legal, office support, the energy sector (encompassing oil and gas), procurement, retail, resources and mining, and telecommunications. Established in 1968, Hays plc maintains its headquarters in London, UK.
HAYPF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1.04
▲(44.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.02% Insiders
8.04% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
83.26% Public Companies and
Individual Investors