Hays plc operates as a recruitment company in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. The company offers permanent, temporary, and contractor recruitment services, such as qualified, professional, and skilled recruitment to public and private sectors. It also specializes in offering recruitment services in the areas of accountancy and finance, construction and property, technology, life sciences, sales and marketing, banking and capital markets, contact centers, education, engineering and manufacturing, executive, financial services, health and social care, human resources, legal, office support, energy, oil and gas, procurement, retail, resources and mining, and telecoms. Hays plc was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Hays Dividend Announcement
• Hays announced a semi annually dividend of £2.05 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-11-25. Ex dividend date: 2024-10-17
• Hays annual dividend for 2024 was £3.00
• Hays annual dividend for 2023 was £3.19
• Hays's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.84%
• Hays's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is -1700.00%
• Hays's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was -12.04% year
• Hays's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 2.47% year
Hays Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-10-17 | £2.05 | semi annually | 2024-11-25 |
2024-02-29 | £0.95 | semi annually | |
2023-10-05 | £2.24 | semi annually | 2023-11-17 |
2023-03-02 | £0.95 | semi annually | 2023-04-11 |
2022-09-29 | £7.34 | semi annually | 2022-11-11 |
2022-03-03 | £0.95 | semi annually | 2022-04-08 |
2021-09-30 | £8.93 | semi annually | 2021-11-12 |
2020-03-05 | £1.11 | semi annually | 2020-04-09 |
2019-10-03 | £5.43 | semi annually | 2019-11-15 |
2019-03-07 | £1.11 | semi annually | 2019-04-12 |
2018-10-04 | £5.00 | semi annually | 2018-11-16 |
2018-03-01 | £1.06 | semi annually | 2018-04-12 |
2017-10-05 | £4.25 | semi annually | 2017-11-17 |
2017-03-02 | £0.96 | semi annually | 2017-04-07 |
2016-10-13 | £1.99 | semi annually | 2016-11-11 |
2016-03-03 | £0.91 | semi annually | 2016-04-05 |
2015-10-08 | £1.89 | semi annually | 2015-11-13 |
2015-03-05 | £0.87 | semi annually | 2015-04-08 |
2014-10-09 | £1.80 | semi annually | 2014-11-14 |
2014-03-05 | £0.83 | semi annually | 2014-04-09 |
2013-10-09 | £1.67 | semi annually | 2013-11-15 |
2013-03-06 | £0.83 | semi annually | 2013-04-15 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Hays's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Hays publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Hays distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Hays are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Hays sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Hays distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Hays declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Hays's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Hays's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.