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  "id": 13915374,
  "title": "Earnings call transcript: Hays Q1 2026 shares fall as fees slip 3%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/earnings-call-transcript-hays-q1-2026-shares-fall-as-fees-slip-3",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:43:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-hays-q1-2026-shares-fall-as-fees-slip-3-93CH-4943507"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hays PLC reported a 3% decline in first-quarter net fees, despite an 8% increase in consultant net fee productivity year over year. The company's shares fell 8.92%, bringing the stock price down from $64.25 to $58.53. Permanent recruitment fees decreased by 7%, while temporary and contracting fees dropped 1%. In the Americas, net fees grew by 9%, and Asia saw a 6% increase. Germany, UK&I, and ANZ experienced declines of 6%, 5%, and 3%, respectively. The company remains on track for £50 million in structural cost savings this year, with £10 million already delivered in Q1. Hays aims to grow net fees to over £1 billion, driven by productivity improvements rather than adding consultants. The company's strategy focuses on taking market share and expects relatively benign market conditions, but a sharper economic slowdown could negatively impact hiring demand.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/earnings-call-transcript-canara-robeco-posts-strong-q2-2027-profit",
        "published": "2026-10-12T06:31:31.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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