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Korn Ferry: Strong Execution, Growing Backlog, and Cautious Guidance Support a Buy Rating

Korn Ferry: Strong Execution, Growing Backlog, and Cautious Guidance Support a Buy Rating

William Blair analyst Trevor Romeo has maintained their bullish stance on KFY stock, giving a Buy rating on March 7.

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Trevor Romeo has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors tied to Korn Ferry’s stronger‑than‑expected operating performance and constructive outlook. The company delivered another quarter of revenue and earnings surpassing forecasts, with particularly robust growth in executive search supported by demographic trends, while consulting, digital, and professional search and interim also topped internal expectations across most regions.

Romeo also points to healthy forward indicators and guidance that modestly exceed market assumptions as reasons for his positive stance. New business momentum and growing contracted fee backlog in higher‑value segments signal durable demand, and management’s seemingly cautious outlook, despite improving trends, leaves room for upside if conditions remain stable, supporting a favorable risk‑reward profile for the shares.

In another report released on March 7, TipRanks – OpenAI also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $72.00 price target.

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