Shockwaves caused by the Covid pandemic have caused turmoil in many parts of the economy. Some shares are better able to absorb this kind of uncertainty than others - but could Hays (LON:HAS) be one of them? To understand why differe...
HAS — Hays Share Price
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Last trade - 00:00IndustrialsAdventurousMid CapHigh Flyer
- £2.45bn
- £2.24bn
- £5.65bn
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Momentum
Growth & Value
| 12m Forecast Rolling | Industry | Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio (f) | 16.25 | ||
| PEG Ratio (f) | 0.48 | ||
| EPS Growth (f) | 51.24% | ||
| Dividend Yield (f) | 3.62% | ||
| Valuation (ttm) | Industry | Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price to Book Value | 2.81 | ||
| Price to Tang. Book | 3.91 | ||
| Price to Free Cashflow | n/a | ||
| Price to Sales | 0.43 | ||
| EV to EBITDA | 13.75 | ||
Shareholder Activity
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Quality
| Name | Industry | Market | |
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| Return on Capital | 9.05% | ||
| Return on Equity | 7.13% | ||
| Operating Margin | 1.68% | ||
Financial Summary
| Year End 30th Jun | Unit | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022E | 2023E | CAGR / Avg |
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| Total Revenue | £m | 5,081 | 5,753.3 | 6,070.5 | 5,929.5 | 5,648.4 | 6,809.07 | 7,395.27 | 5.95% |
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| EPS Growth | % | +13.96 | +18.54 | +8.01 | -53.37 | -40.21 | +130.5 | +26.15 | n/a |
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Health Trend(F-Score)
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Other Ratios
| Leverage (ttm) | Total | - Intang | + Pension |
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Recent History
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Latest News & Insights for HAS
Shockwaves caused by the Covid pandemic have caused turmoil in many parts of the economy. Some shares are better able to absorb this kind of uncertainty than others - but could Hays (LON:HAS) be one of them? To understand why differe...
Shares in Hays (LON:HAS) are currently trading at 166.8p but a key question for investors is how much a prolonged spell of economic uncertainty will impact the price. The answer comes down to judging whether Hays is well placed to ride...
The Covid-19 crisis has changed the outlook for companies across all industry sectors. For investors who own shares in them, the question now is whether these stocks are worth holding and where their prices will go from here. These qu...
A question on the minds of many investors right now is how economic uncertainty in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic will continue to affect large cap companies, such as Hays (LON:HAS). Shares in Hays are currently trading at 173.5p....
Profile Summary
Hays PLC is a United Kingdom-based recruitment company. The Company provides qualified professional and skilled recruitment process. The Company’s operating segment include Australia & New Zealand (ANZ), Germany, United Kingdom & Ireland (UK&I) and Rest of World (ROW). It provides various specialisms including accountancy and finance, information technology, life sciences, construction and property and engineering, supporting the career development of candidates with temporary, contracting, and permanent jobs. It works on one-off placements for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and global multinationals, as well as contract-based recruitments for its clients. The Company operates approximately around 257 office in 33 countries covered globally.
Directors
- Andrew Martin NEC (61)
- Alistair Cox CEO (60)
- Paul Venables FID (60)
- Doug Evans GCN (58)
- Torsten Kreindl NID (58)
- Cheryl Millington NID (55)
- Susan Murray NID (64)
- Mary Rainey NID (66)
- Peter Williams NID (68)
- Last Annual
- June 30th, 2021
- Last Interim
- June 30th, 2021
- Incorporated
- July 28th, 1987
- Public Since
- October 26th, 1989
- No. of Employees
- 10,778
- Sector
- Professional & Commercial Services
- Industry
- Industrials
- Exchange
- London Stock Exchange
- Shares in Issue
- 1,671,901,274
- Address
- 4th Fl, Regent's Place, 20 Triton Street, LONDON, NW1 3BF
- Web
- https://www.haysplc.com/
- Phone
- +44 2039782520
- Contact
- David Phillips
- Auditors
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Latest News for HAS
Upcoming Events for HAS
Half Year 2022 Hays PLC Earnings Release
Q3 2022 Hays PLC Trading Statement Release
Hays PLC Investor Day
Q4 2022 Hays PLC Trading Statement Release
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FAQ
What is the Hays share price?
As of Today at 24:38 UTC, shares in Hays are trading at 146.70p. This share price information is delayed by 15 minutes.
How has the Hays share price performed this year?
Shares in Hays last closed at 146.70p and the price had moved by +8.99% over the past 365 days. In terms of relative price strength the Hays share price has underperformed the FTSE All Share Index by -2.15% over the past year.
What are the analyst and broker recommendations for Hays?
The overall consensus recommendation for Hays is Buy. You can view the full broker recommendation list by unlocking its StockReport.
What is the Hays dividend yield?
The Hays dividend yield is 0.83% based on the trailing twelve month period.
Does Hays pay a dividend?
Last year, Hays paid a total dividend of £0.01, and it currently has a trailing dividend yield of 0.83%. We do not have any data on when Hays is to next pay dividends.
When does Hays next pay dividends?
We do not have data on when Hays is to next pay dividends. The historic dividend yield on Hays shares is currently 0.83%.
How do I buy Hays shares?
To buy shares in Hays you'll need a share-dealing account with an online or offline stock broker. Once you have opened your account and transferred funds into it, you'll be able to search and select shares to buy and sell. You can use Stockopedia’s share research software to help you find the the kinds of shares that suit your investment strategy and objectives.
What is the market cap of Hays?
As of the previous close price of 146.70p, shares in Hays had a market capitalisation of £2.45bn.
Where are Hays shares listed?
Here are the trading details for Hays:
- Country of listing: United Kingdom
- Exchange: LSE
- Ticker Symbol: HAS
What kind of share is Hays?
Based on an overall assessment of its quality, value and momentum Hays is currently classified as a High Flyer. The classification is based on a composite score that examines a wide range of fundamental and technical measures. Stock are classified on the the following spectrum: Super Stocks, High Flyers, Contrarians, Turnarounds, Neutral, Value Traps, Momentum Traps, Falling Stars, and Sucker Stocks. For more information, learn about our StockRank Styles.
Is there a Hays share price forecast for 2022?
The analyst consensus target price for shares in Hays is 190.79p. That is 30.05% above the last closing price of 146.70p.
Analysts covering Hays currently have a consensus Earnings Per Share (EPS) forecast of £0.08 for the next financial year.
What is the trend in the Hays share price?
An important predictor of whether a stock price will go up is its track record of momentum. Price trends tend to persist, so it's worth looking at them when it comes to a share like Hays. Over the past six months, its share price has outperformed the FTSE All Share Index by +2.52%.
As of the last closing price of 146.70p, shares in Hays were trading -5.15% below their 200 day moving average. You can read more about the power of momentum in assessing share price movements on Stockopedia.
What is the Hays PE Ratio?
The Hays PE ratio based on its reported earnings over the past 12 months is 16.25. The shares last closed at 146.70p.
The PE ratio (or price-to-earnings ratio) is the one of the most popular valuation measures used by stock market investors. It is calculated by dividing a company's price per share by its earnings per share.
The PE ratio can be seen as being expressed in years, in the sense that it shows the number of years of earnings which would be required to pay back the purchase price, ignoring inflation. So in general terms, the higher the PE, the more expensive the stock is.
Who are the key directors of Hays?
Hays' management team is headed by:
- Andrew Martin - NEC
- Alistair Cox - CEO
- Paul Venables - FID
- Doug Evans - GCN
- Torsten Kreindl - NID
- Cheryl Millington - NID
- Susan Murray - NID
- Mary Rainey - NID
- Peter Williams - NID