Hays (OTCMKTS:HAYPY) Hits New 12-Month Low – Here’s What Happened

Hays plc (OTCMKTS:HAYPY)’s stock price hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $9.64 and last traded at $9.64, with a volume of 1 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $9.64.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. BNP Paribas raised Hays to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday, September 23rd. Royal Bank of Canada raised Hays to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 14th.

Hays Stock Performance

The company’s 50 day moving average price is $11.32 and its 200-day moving average price is $11.80.

Hays Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 10th. Investors of record on Friday, October 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.2244 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 18th. This is a boost from Hays’s previous dividend of $0.09.

Hays Company Profile

Hays plc engages in the provision of recruitment services in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. The company provides qualified, professional, and skilled recruitment in permanent, temporary, and contractor formats to public and private sectors. It offers its recruitment services in the specialisms, such as technology, accountancy and finance, engineering, construction and property, office support, life sciences, sales and marketing, and others.