Hays plc is a recruitment company. The Company's segments include Asia Pacific; Continental Europe & Rest of World, and United Kingdom & Ireland. The Company offers temporary and permanent recruitment services to private and public sector markets. It operates in over 30 countries and approximately 20 specialisms. Its services include its job search engine, employer services and Hays Talent solutions. Its job search engine allows employees to search jobs in various areas of specialism, which include accountancy and finance, construction and property, information technology, life sciences, sales and marketing, banking and capital markets, contact centers, education, and engineering and manufacturing. It offers Hays Executive and Hays Oil & Gas. Hays Executive recruits for private and public sector employers from around the world, and is engaged in identifying senior managers and board directors. Hays Oil & Gas focuses on recruiting for the full lifecycle of the oil and gas industry.
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- Symbol: LON:HAS
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Capitalization:- Market Cap: £2.4 billion
- Outstanding Shares: 1,443,000,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: GBX 169.74
- 200 Day Moving Avg: GBX 155.80
- 52 Week Range: GBX 91.10 - GBX 176.30
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 18.08
- P/E Growth: 1.47
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: £4.67 billion
- Price / Sales: 0.51
- Book Value: GBX 0.35 per share
- Price / Book: 4.75
Profitability:Misc:- Average Volume: 3.88 million shs.
Frequently Asked Questions for Hays plc (LON:HAS)
What is Hays plc's stock symbol?
Hays plc trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "HAS."
How often does Hays plc pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hays plc?
Hays plc announced a dividend on Wednesday, February 22nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 2nd will be given a dividend of GBX 0.96 per share on Friday, April 7th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.63%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 2nd. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View Hays plc's Dividend History.
Where is Hays plc's stock going? Where will Hays plc's stock price be in 2017?
13 analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Hays plc's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 129 to GBX 185. On average, they expect Hays plc's share price to reach GBX 156.90 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Hays plc.
Who are some of Hays plc's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Hays plc include Babcock International Group PLC (BAB), Direct Line Insurance Group PLC (DLG), Hammerson plc (HMSO), Berkeley Group Holdings PLC (BKG), Provident Financial plc (PFG), Melrose Industries PLC (MRO), NMC Health PLC (NMC), Just Eat PLC (JE), Polymetal International PLC (POLY), JD Sports Fashion PLC (JD), Royal Mail PLC (RMG), Halma plc (HLMA), Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc (SPX), Travis Perkins plc (TPK), Auto Trader Group PLC (AUTO), Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc (HIK), DS Smith plc (SMDS) and SEGRO plc (SGRO).
How do I buy Hays plc stock?
Shares of Hays plc 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.
How much does a share of Hays plc stock cost?
One share of Hays plc stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 166.30.
Earnings History for Hays plc (LON:HAS)
No earnings announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Earnings Estimates for Hays plc (LON:HAS)Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $9.50 EPS
Dividend History by Quarter for Hays plc (LON:HAS)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 2/22/2017 | | €0.96 | 0.63% | 3/2/2017 | 3/2/2017 | 4/7/2017 |
| 9/1/2016 | | GBX 1.99 | 1.53% | 10/13/2016 | 10/13/2016 | 11/11/2016 |
| 2/24/2016 | | €0.91 | 0.8% | 3/3/2016 | 3/3/2016 | 4/5/2016 |
| 8/27/2015 | | GBX 1.89 | 1.2% | 10/8/2015 | 10/8/2015 | 11/13/2015 |
| 8/28/2014 | | GBX 1.80 | 1.37% | 10/9/2014 | 10/9/2014 | 11/14/2014 |
| 2/26/2014 | | €0.83 | 0.59% | 3/5/2014 | 3/5/2014 | 4/9/2014 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Hays plc (LON:HAS)Insider Trades by Quarter for Hays plc (LON:HAS)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 2/23/2017 | Peter Williams | Insider | Buy | 8,054 | GBX 149 | £12,000.46 | |
| 9/14/2016 | Venables,Paul | Insider | Sell | 321,615 | GBX 132 | £424,531.80 | |
| 9/6/2016 | Venables,Paul | Insider | Sell | 106,238 | GBX 133 | £141,296.54 | |
| 2/25/2016 | Thomson,Alan M | Insider | Buy | 50,000 | GBX 116 | £58,000 | |
| 11/11/2015 | Venables,Paul | Insider | Sell | 7,217 | GBX 142 | £10,248.14 | |
| 11/8/2015 | Venables,Paul | Insider | Sell | 518,904 | GBX 142 | £736,843.68 | |
| 9/8/2015 | Venables,Paul | Insider | Sell | 59,744 | GBX 156 | £93,200.64 | |
| 5/20/2015 | Paul Venables | Insider | Sell | 750,000 | GBX 163.66 | £1,227,450 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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