Hays plc operates as a specialist recruitment company in the Asia Pacific, Continental Europe, 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
Stock Exchange LON
Industry Staffing & Outsourcing Services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorServices
SymbolLON:HAS
CUSIPN/A
Phone+44-20-73832266
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Price / SalesN/A
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book ValueN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net Margins2.76%
Return on Equity26.61%
Return on Assets11.71%
Miscellaneous
Employees10,978
Outstanding Shares1,450,000,000
Market Cap£2.75 billion
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. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 7.75 per share on Friday, November 16th. This represents a dividend yield of 3.99%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 4th. This is a positive change from Hays's previous dividend of $1.06. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View Hays' Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for HAS?
12 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Hays' stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 160 to GBX 220. On average, they expect Hays' stock price to reach GBX 188.21 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Hays.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Hays?
12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hays in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Hays.
Who are some of Hays' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Hays include Pagegroup (PAGE), McMillan Shakespeare (MMS), Morneau Shepell (MSI), Robert Walters (RWA), Amadeus FiRe (AAD), SThree (STHR), Impellam Group (IPEL), Staffline Group (STAF), BG Staffing (BGSF), Harvey Nash Group (HVN), Mastech Digital (MHH), Gattaca (GATC), Volt Information Sciences (VISI), Empresaria Group (EMR) and GEE Group (JOB).
Who are Hays' key executives?
Hays' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Alistair Richard Cox, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 57)
- Mr. Paul Venables, Group Fin. Director & Exec. Director (Age 57)
- Mr. Steve Weston, Chief Information Officer & Global Head of Corp. Accounts
- Mr. David Walker, Head of Investor Relations
- Mr. Douglas G. Evans, Company Sec. & Gen. Counsel (Age 55)
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 157.70.
How big of a company is Hays?
Hays has a market capitalization of £2.75 billion. Hays employs 10,978 workers across the globe.
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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