Hays plc operates as a recruitment company in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. The company offers permanent, temporary, and contractor recruitment services, such as qualified, professional, and skilled recruitment to public and private sector. It specializes in offering recruitment services in the areas of accountancy and finance, construction and property, information technology, life sciences, sales and marketing, banking and capital markets, contact centers, education, engineering and manufacturing, executive, financial services, health and social care, human resources, legal, office professionals, energy, oil and gas, purchasing, retail, resources and mining, and telecoms. Hays plc was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Staffing & Outsourcing Services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorServices
Phone+44-20-73832266
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees10,978
OptionableOptionable
Hays (LON:HAS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hays' stock symbol?
Hays trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "HAS."
How often does Hays pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hays?
Hays declared a dividend on Thursday, August 30th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 7.75 per share on Friday, November 16th. This represents a yield of 3.99%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 4th. This is an increase from Hays's previous dividend of $1.06. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. View Hays' Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for HAS?
14 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Hays' shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 160 to GBX 220. On average, they expect Hays' stock price to reach GBX 187.26 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 17.6% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Hays.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Hays?
14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hays in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Hays.
Has Hays been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about HAS stock have been trending positive this week, InfoTrie reports. The research group rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Hays earned a media sentiment score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news stories about the company a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Hays' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Hays include Amadeus FiRe (AAD), Caldwell Partners International (CWLPF), Cpl Resources (CPS), CTPartners Executive Search (CTPR), Empresaria Group (EMR), Gattaca (GATC), Harvey Nash Group (HVN), Hydrogen Group (HYDG), Impellam Group (IPEL), Interquest Group (ITQ), Nakama Group (NAK), Norman Broadbent (NBB), Oleeo (OLEE), Pagegroup (PAGE) and Parity Group (PTY).
Who are Hays' key executives?
Hays' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Alistair Richard Cox, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 58)
- Mr. Paul Venables, Group Fin. Director & Exec. Director (Age 58)
- Mr. Steve Weston, Chief Information Officer & Global Head of Corp. Accounts
- Mr. David Ian Phillips, Head of Investor Relations
- Mr. Douglas G. Evans, Company Sec. & Gen. Counsel (Age 56)
How do I buy shares of Hays?
Shares of HAS and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
What is Hays' stock price today?
One share of HAS stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 159.20.
What is Hays' official website?
How can I contact Hays?
Hays' mailing address is 250 Euston Road, LONDON, NW1 2AF, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-73832266.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Hays (LON HAS)
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