SThree profits drop amid 'challenging' environment but outlook cautiously optmistic

27th Jan 2026 08:10

(Sharecast News) - Recruiter SThree posted a fall in full-year profit on Tuesday as group net fees declined in a "challenging macroeconomic environment", but announced a further £20m share buyback and said it was cautiously optimistic about the outlook.

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SThree sees improving placement trends, reiterates guidance

16th Dec 2025 07:33

(Sharecast News) - STEM-focused recruitment company SThree said it finished its financial year ended 30 November positively, with improving trends in new placements, as it reiterated its earnings forecast.

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London close: Stocks weaker as UK jobless rate holds steady

16th Sep 2025 17:29

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell on Tuesday as better-than-expected UK labour market data dampened hopes of further interest rate cuts from the Bank of England this year.

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Recruiter SThree cuts profit outlook for FY26

16th Sep 2025 07:55

(Sharecast News) - Recruiter SThree maintained its profit outlook for FY25 on Tuesday but cut guidance for FY26 as it reported a drop in third-quarter net fees and said overall new business activity was set to remain challenging.

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Director dealings: Sthree CEO snaps up shares

15th Sep 2025 14:44

(Sharecast News) - Sthree revealed on Monday that chief executive officer Timo Lehne had acquired 32,072 ordinary shares in the London-listed recruitment services firm.

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SThree H1 profit, revenue fall as challenging market conditions persist

29th Jul 2025 07:15

(Sharecast News) - Recruiter SThree reported a fall in first-half profit and revenue on Tuesday amid "persistent" challenging market conditions, but backed its expectations for the year.

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London close: Stocks manage gains as oil prices slide

24th Jun 2025 17:37

(Sharecast News) - London equities ended slightly higher on Tuesday, overcoming geopolitical jitters after Israel accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement.

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SThree H1 net fees drop 14% amid 'challenging' trading environment

24th Jun 2025 07:27

(Sharecast News) - Recruiter SThree reported a drop in first-half net fees on Tuesday citing an "ongoing challenging trading environment", but pointed to a modest improvement through the half and maintained its full-year profit guidance.

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London close: Stocks finish higher as gold prices surge

18th Mar 2025 14:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of key central bank decisions this week, including from the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve.

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Tough conditions continue for SThree as recruitment fees slump

18th Mar 2025 07:20

(Sharecast News) - STEM-focused recruiter SThree has held on to its full-year guidance despite a weak first quarter with double-digit declines in fees for both contract and permanent positions.

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Director dealings: Sthree CEO sells shares

25th Feb 2025 15:24

(Sharecast News) - Sthree revealed on Tuesday that chief executive Timo Lehne had offloaded 10,964 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed firm.

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London close: Stocks bounce after Wall Street tech sell-off

28th Jan 2025 16:30

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday on a positive note, as investors largely ignored Monday's tech selloff that weighed on Wall Street.

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Tough jobs market hits fees, profits at SThree

28th Jan 2025 08:55

(Sharecast News) - SThree posted a slide in fees and earnings on Tuesday and warned of a tough year to come, as it continued to battle a weakened jobs market.

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Jefferies lowers target prices on UK staffers following SThree's warning

17th Dec 2024 14:51

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies cut its target prices on Hays, Pagegroup and SThree on Tuesday, noting the latter's warning had highlighted further downside to earnings for UK staffers.

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London close: Stocks mixed after ECB rate cut

12th Dec 2024 15:17

(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished on a mixed note Thursday, as investors digested an interest rate cut from the European Central Bank, as Diageo held onto gains through the close.

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