Hays sees FY26 pre-exceptional operating profit at top of £37 million-£46 million consensus range

• Hays expects FY26 pre-exceptional operating profit at the top of the £37-46 million consensus range, with consensus at £43.5 million.
• Q4 like-for-like net fees fell 5% year-on-year; Temp & Contracting down 3% while Permanent down 7%.
• Net cash was about £20 million at June 30, versus about £15 million net debt at March 31, reflecting seasonal cash flows.
• Structural cost-savings plan targets about £45 million per year by FY29; about £50 million annualized savings secured in FY26.
• Near-term conditions expected to stay challenging, with greater resilience in Temp & Contracting than in Permanent hiring.

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