HAYS (OTCMKTS:HAYPY) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

HAYS (OTCMKTS:HAYPY) saw a significant growth in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 6 shares, a growth of 100.0% from the December 31st total of 3 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 6.0 days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 6.0 days.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Jefferies Financial Group cut HAYS from a “hold” rating to a “moderate sell” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy”.

HAYS Stock Performance

HAYPY opened at $7.24 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.25. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $7.24 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $7.93. HAYS has a 52-week low of $7.24 and a 52-week high of $9.06.

About HAYS

Hays plc (OTCMKTS: HAYPY) is a leading global recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in the placement of qualified, professional, and skilled people across a wide range of industries. The firm offers permanent positions, temporary staffing, and contractor services, alongside workforce management and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). Hays serves clients in sectors such as information technology, accounting and finance, construction and property, life sciences, and engineering.

The company’s service offerings include tailored talent sourcing, candidate screening and assessment, and HR consulting designed to align workforce strategy with business objectives.