UK's Hays climbs on annual profit forecast at top end of market consensus
10/07/2026 08:18
BUZZ-UK's Hays climbs on annual profit forecast at top end of market consensus ** Shares of British recruiter Hays HAYS.L up 5% at 37.7p
** Among top gainers on FTSE midcaps .FTMC index
** Co expects FY26 pre -exceptional operating profit to be at the top of the £37-£46 million ($49.68-$61.76 million) consensus range
** Co says it achieved £50 million in annualised structural cost savings in FY26, three years ahead of its original target of £45 million by FY29
** Peer PageGroup PAGE.L up 3.8%
** As of last close, HAYS down ~36% so far this year
($1 = 0.7448 pounds)
(Reporting by Anushka Chourasia in Bengaluru)