Korn Ferry Reports Steady Growth Amidst Global Challenges

Korn Ferry ( (KFY) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Korn Ferry presented to its investors.

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that specializes in unlocking potential and driving transformation across businesses by aligning strategy, operations, and talent. It operates in various sectors, offering services such as executive search, consulting, and recruitment process outsourcing.

In its latest earnings report for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, Korn Ferry announced a fee revenue of $712 million for the quarter, marking a 3% increase year-over-year, and $2.73 billion for the full year, which is a slight decrease from the previous year. The company also reported a net income of $64.2 million for the quarter and $246.1 million for the year.

Key highlights from the report include a 14% increase in Executive Search revenue for the quarter, driven by growth in North America, EMEA, and APAC regions. The company’s adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $121.1 million, with a margin of 17%, reflecting an increase from the previous year. Korn Ferry also maintained a balanced capital allocation strategy, investing in acquisitions and technology, while returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Despite a slight decline in consulting fee revenue, Korn Ferry’s overall financial performance was bolstered by strong consultant productivity and disciplined cost management. The company continues to focus on its diversification strategy to sustain momentum and drive future growth.

Looking ahead, Korn Ferry remains optimistic about its strategic direction, expecting fee revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 to range between $675 million and $695 million, with adjusted diluted earnings per share projected between $1.18 and $1.26.