Hays (HAYPF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hays PLC is a leading global professional recruiting group specializing in the placement of permanent, temporary and contract staff across a broad range of industries. The company provides talent acquisition and workforce solutions in areas such as information technology, finance, construction and property, engineering, healthcare and life sciences. In addition to recruitment services, Hays offers managed service programs, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and learning and development solutions designed to help clients optimize workforce performance.

Established in 1968 and headquartered in London, Hays has expanded its operations over more than five decades to establish a significant international presence. The company operates through offices located across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas, serving clients from small and medium-sized enterprises to large multinational corporations. Its global footprint enables Hays to match skilled professionals with market-specific demands and to provide localized expertise backed by international resources.

Hays’ service offerings extend beyond traditional hiring, encompassing strategic workforce planning, compliance support and digital talent analytics. By leveraging a combination of industry-specific knowledge, proprietary market data and an extensive candidate network, the firm supports organizations in managing both short-term project needs and long-term talent requirements. Its consultants work closely with hiring managers to deliver customized recruitment strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and organizational culture.

The company is led by Chief Executive Officer Alistair Cox, who joined Hays in 2009 and was appointed to his current role in 2018. Under his stewardship, Hays has continued to refine its service model, invest in digital platforms and expand its sector expertise. With a commitment to innovation and client service, Hays aims to maintain its position as a trusted partner in workforce solutions and talent management around the world.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.89 to $0.89
• 50-Day Range: $0.89 to $0.89
• 52-Week Range: $0.89 to $1.38
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 6,767 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 14.04
• Dividend Yield: 2.81%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Hays Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hays scored higher than 12% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Hays.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Hays is 14.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.50.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Hays is 14.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.26.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hays has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hays has recently increased by 134.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Hays pays a meaningful dividend of 2.05%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Hays does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Hays is 39.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hays has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hays has recently increased by 134.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.23

News Sentiment

Hays has a news sentiment score of -0.23. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Hays this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Hays insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 36.76% of the stock of Hays is held by institutions.

HAYPF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HAYPF shares performed this year?

Hays' stock was trading at $1.35 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HAYPF shares have decreased by 34.1% and is now trading at $0.89.

How do I buy shares of Hays?

Shares of HAYPF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Staffing & Employment Services
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:HAYPF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.haysplc.com
• Phone: 44 20 3978 2520
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 12,300
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.04
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A