HeadHunter2026

#1

HR tech platform in Russia and the CIS

#2

globally

1

Based on the traffic ranking of HR tech platforms by Similarweb

10

million individuals

2

Find jobs on hh annually

60

million registered users

3

More than 33 million MAUs, with organic traffic making up over 80%

76%

mobile-only traffic

4

Leading solution with superior user experience compared to global peers

79%

of applicant responses

5

Driven with AI-powered recommendation engine using machine learning

2,5

billion rub

6

Anticipated HR tech revenue in 2025, with potential market size above RUB 100 billion

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Finances

Platform-based product development, organizational flexibility, and focus on operational excellence fuel HeadHunter’s robust growth

Год:

Awards

2025

#1 CEO in the industry

Dmitry Sergienkov, CEO of hh.ru — "Top 1000 Russian Managers"

place7

in the ranking of the most expensive companies on the RuNet

Forbes

2025

place5

among IT companies

Russian Habr rating

2025

place23

In the ranking of Russian technology companies

Smart Ranking

2025

top100

HeadHunter в рейтинге «100 крупнейших компаний России по размеру чистой прибыли»

Forbes

2024

Mission

HeadHunter: a unique blend of growth, stability, and dividend potential

Growth

01.

Strong growth outlook in a market potentially exceeding RUB 500 billion.

02.

Revenue growth of 10.6 times from 2016 to 2025

03.

Long-term growth strategy aimed at doubling the size of the business every three years.

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Stability

01.

Market leader and the #1 HR-tech platform in Russia and the CIS.

02.

Highly efficient business with an EBITDA margin consistently above 50%.

03.

Highly predictable business model with subscription revenue accounting for more than 50%.

2

Dividend potential

01.

Strong ability to generate free cash flow with a cash conversion rate above 90%.

02.

Dividend policy providing for the annual distribution of 60–100% of adjusted net profit. At the same time, the Company is guided by a strategy of returning to shareholders all cash not required to finance ongoing operations and long-term development.

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History

Iphase
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Company foundation and active operational growth

2000–07

01.

Launch of the platform and first sale of access to the CV database

02.

Opening of the first offices in key regions of Russia and in Kazakhstan

03.

The company’s shareholder base is joined by Digital Sky Technologies

IIphase
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Regional expansion and becoming a nationwide business

2008–15

01.

Regional expansion and acquisition of a nationwide scale

02.

Launch of mobile applications for iOS and Android

03.

Reaching 1 million downloads of the hh mobile applications

IIIphase
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Development of the platform’s recommendation systems based on ML algorithms

2016–18

01.

Launch of Smart Search and a job recommendation system that identifies and matches various attributes of CVs and vacancies to provide the most suitable options for employers and job seekers

02.

Successful entry into the blue-collar job segment

03.

Initiation of the company’s IPO preparation for listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange

IVphase
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Development of an integrated ecosystem of HR services

2021–26

01.

HeadHunter invested in Dream Job, an employer review platform, and HR-Link, an HR electronic document management system

02.

Launch and development of career advancement products, including the Career Platform

03.

Launch of “Setka”, a professional social network

04.

Re-IPO of the company on the Moscow Exchange

Vphase
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Obtaining public company status

2019–20

01.

Successful initial public offering (IPO) on the NASDAQ stock exchange, with the company’s valuation exceeding $1 billion within the first year after listing

02.

First investments in HR-tech, with HeadHunter acquiring a stake in Skillaz

03.

Acquisition of 100% of the job search platform Zarplata.ru

VIphase
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Development of an integrated ecosystem of HR services

2021–26

01.

HeadHunter invested in Dream Job, an employer review platform, and HR-Link, an HR electronic document management system

02.

Launch and development of career advancement products, including the Career Platform

03.

Launch of “Setka”, a professional social network

04.

Re-IPO of the company on the Moscow Exchange