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Jefferies Financial Group Downgrades HAYS (OTCMKTS:HAYPY) to Hold

Written by MarketBeat
Updated September 15, 2025
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Key Points

  • Jefferies Financial Group downgraded HAYS from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating, as reported in a recent research report.
  • HAYS shares opened at $8.07 on Thursday, marking both the one-year low and the highest value observed in a year at $9.06.
  • The company specializes in recruitment services across various sectors including technology, finance, engineering, and life sciences in multiple countries.
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Jefferies Financial Group cut shares of HAYS (OTCMKTS:HAYPY - Free Report) from a strong-buy rating to a hold rating in a report published on Thursday,Zacks.com reports.

HAYS Stock Performance

HAYPY remained flat at $8.07 during midday trading on Thursday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $8.78 and a two-hundred day moving average of $9.45. HAYS has a one year low of $8.07 and a one year high of $9.06.

About HAYS

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Hays plc engages in the provision of recruitment services in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. The company provides qualified, professional, and skilled recruitment in permanent, temporary, and contractor formats to public and private sectors. It offers its recruitment services in the specialisms, such as technology, accountancy and finance, engineering, construction and property, office support, life sciences, sales and marketing, and others.

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