HAYPF Stock Chart & Stats
$0.61
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Market closed
$0.61
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.55 - $0.94
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)N/A
Market Cap
$1.13B
Enterprise Value$701.48M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$169.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$308.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding1,570,252,200
10 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
30 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.51
Price to Book (P/B)2.43
Price to Sales (P/S)0.17
P/FCF Ratio11.87
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.62
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.11
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.81
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.85
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$0.51Price Target Upside-16.62% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$79.31M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Business Model And Market PositionHays' global, specialist staffing model and discipline-focused practices create diversified revenue streams (permanent placements, temp/contract margins, talent solutions). Geographic and sector breadth supports resilience to localized shocks and sustains placement flow over months.
Free Cash Flow GenerationStrong free cash flow growth and a high FCF-to-net-income ratio indicate effective cash conversion even with accounting losses. Durable cash generation supports operational needs, funding for strategic initiatives, and debt servicing without reliance on equity issuance in the medium term.
Moderate Leverage And Balance-sheet StabilityA moderate debt-to-equity ratio and a stable equity proportion suggest financing is balanced between debt and equity. This structural balance provides capacity to absorb cyclical hiring slowdowns and preserves financial flexibility for multi-month strategic responses.
Bears Say
Revenue ContractionA multi-period revenue decline indicates weakening end-market demand or share loss. For a placement-driven business, lower volume reduces fee generation and spreads fixed costs across fewer placements, pressuring sustainable earnings and consultant productivity over coming months.
Negative Net Margin And ROENegative net margin and ROE reflect the company is not generating accounting profits for shareholders. Persisting losses constrain reinvestment, limit dividend capacity, and indicate structural earnings pressure rather than a transient hit, affecting medium-term returns.
Very Thin Operating MarginsExtremely low EBIT and EBITDA margins leave little buffer for cost inflation or pricing pressure. In staffing, margins drive ability to invest in technology and retention; persistently thin margins increase operational risk and reduce capacity to fund strategic initiatives.
Hays plc News
HAYPF FAQ
What was Hays PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hays PLC lowest stock price was $0.55 and its highest was $0.94 in the past 12 months.
What is Hays PLC’s market cap?
Hays PLC’s market cap is $1.13B.
When is Hays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were Hays PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hays PLC released its earnings results on Feb 27, 2026. The company reported $0.007 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $0.007 by $0.
Is Hays PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hays PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 1,570,252,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hays PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hays PLC reported an EPS of $0.007 in its last earnings report, expectations of $0.007. 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?
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Hays plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$0.51 (-16.62% Downside)
$0.51 (-16.62% Downside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $173.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-25.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.26%
Trailing 12-Months
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
$0.51
▼(-16.62% Downside)
Ownership Overview
0.05% Insiders
8.05% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
83.90% Public Companies and
Individual Investors