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$0.55 - $0.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume38.04K
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
$1.41B
Enterprise Value$1.04K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$111.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$244.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.28
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.04
Shares Outstanding1,570,291,400
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$0.95Price Target Upside31.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$79.71M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient Cash Generation And Net CashStrong cash conversion despite a reported loss provides financial resilience and supports investment, restructuring and shareholder returns. Net cash also limits balance-sheet pressure while management works through the recruitment downturn.
Structural Cost Savings And Productivity GainsSustained savings and improving consultant productivity can expand operating leverage when hiring demand recovers. The multi-year program, headcount actions and repeated productivity gains indicate operational improvements rather than a one-period benefit.
Digital Platform And Technology-enabled RecruitmentTechnology investment can improve consultant efficiency, candidate matching and client service across Hays's global network. Wider platform adoption may strengthen scalability and help restore productivity without relying solely on adding headcount.
Bears Say
Three-year Revenue Decline And Weak Permanent HiringPersistent fee contraction signals weaker demand across the core recruitment model, while permanent hiring weakness reduces higher-value placement revenue. A recovery is still needed before cost savings can translate into durable earnings growth.
Ongoing Restructuring Charges And Portfolio ExitsContinued restructuring consumes cash and depresses reported earnings while offices, countries and legacy specialisms are reshaped. The actions may improve the cost base, but execution risk and a smaller revenue platform remain material.
Deteriorating Profitability And Balance-sheet CushionThin EBITDA and repeated net losses reduce the buffer available if the industry downturn persists. Falling equity and more volatile cash generation increase financial sensitivity, limiting flexibility for investment and shareholder distributions.
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 $0.85 in the past 12 months.
What is Hays PLC’s market cap?
Hays PLC’s market cap is $1.41B.
When is Hays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 168 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 1,570,291,400 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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$0.95 (31.51% Upside)
$0.95 (31.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
HAYPF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 58%
Sector Average 58%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $54.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
13.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.04%
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
$0.95
▲(31.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.07% Insiders
8.05% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
83.54% Public Companies and
Individual Investors