Hays consensus picture on Tuesday, shares on London Stock Exchange
Published on 06/30/2026 at 10:37 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-30, 10:37.
Hays (GB0004161021) starts this Tuesday with attention on the analyst consensus for its London-listed shares. The company is a prominent recruiter in the UK, with the stock trading on the London Stock Exchange as part of the staffing sector.
How analysts view Hays today
Several research houses follow Hays with regular recommendations, forming a consensus picture that many retail investors watch. Typically, these cover Buy, Hold and Sell ratings as well as concrete price targets in pounds sterling.
Broker coverage on Hays often includes major UK and international names such as Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan or UBS, alongside domestic firms, each assigning a rating and target level based on earnings expectations and sector trends.
The role of consensus estimates
Consensus data aggregates these individual views into average rating distributions and price targets, offering a simple signal of how the market’s professional side assesses the stock. For Hays, this usually encompasses forecasts for revenue, operating profit and earnings per share.
Investors use these consensus estimates to compare Hays with peers in the staffing and recruitment space, such as global groups listed on the London Stock Exchange or other European markets, and to gauge whether expectations appear robust or cautious.
All news and analysis on the Hays shares
Background reports, price data and further analyst commentary on Hays are available for investors who want to follow the shares more closely.
How Hays makes its money
Hays generates revenue by placing qualified candidates into permanent, contract and temporary roles for corporate and public sector clients. It focuses on professional and skilled positions across sectors like IT, engineering, finance, construction and office support.
Where the Hays shares trade
The Hays shares (GB0004161021) trade on the London Stock Exchange, with the latest price quoted in pounds sterling on 2026-06-30, 10:37.
Key data on the Hays shares
- Company: Hays plc
- ISIN: GB0004161021
- WKN: 866999
- Ticker: HAS
- Trading venue: London Stock Exchange
- Price (as of 2026-06-30, 10:37): [latest price] GBP
- Market cap: [market capitalization] GBP (as of 2026-06-30)
- Sector / industry: Professional staffing and recruitment
- Index membership: FTSE index family, UK
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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