Korn Ferry (DE:KFY)
FRANKFURT:KFY
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jun 24, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.2Last Year’s EPS
1.15Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive tone driven by broad-based fee revenue growth (7% to $717M), improved profitability (adjusted EBITDA +7.5% to $123M), backlog expansion (+11% to $1.85B), strong new-business momentum (11% growth ex-RPO; subscription new business +30%), Talent Suite early commercial wins, and continued shareholder returns (dividend increase, buybacks). Challenges noted include APAC softness (-2%), digital revenue still flat YoY, consulting margin pressure, low temp penetration, and near-term geopolitical uncertainty that management has not quantified in guidance. On balance the operating performance, backlog and strategic positioning outweigh the short-term and regional headwinds.Company Guidance
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Consolidated fee revenue grew 7% year-over-year to $717 million in Q3 FY26, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of accelerating year-over-year fee revenue growth.
Profitability and EPS Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA increased $9 million (7.5%) to $123 million; adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.2% (up 10 basis points); adjusted diluted EPS increased $0.09 (8%) to $1.28.
Strong New Business and Backlog
Total company new business (ex-RPO) grew 11%; RPO delivered $54 million of new business (78% from new logos); estimated remaining fees under existing contracts rose 11% YoY to $1.85 billion, with ~60% (~$1.1 billion) expected to be recognized within the next year.
Subscription and Digital Momentum
Subscription and licensed new business grew 30% YoY and comprised 43% of Digital's new business; subscription and license fee revenue grew 8% in the quarter.
Cross-Sell and Key Account Penetration
Cross-business referrals near a high at 27.2% of consolidated fee revenue (up 200 basis points YoY); Marquee & Diamond Accounts represented 40% of total fee revenue, highlighting successful cross-selling and account penetration.
Talent Suite Early Wins and Strategic Deals
Soft-to-main rollouts of Talent Suite completed; secured a multiyear Talent Suite engagement with a major aerospace & defense client covering 40,000+ employees and additional enterprise-wide talent programs at a top financial institution.
Regional Strength and Solution Breadth
EMEA fee revenue up 13% with double-digit growth across Executive Search, Consulting, Digital and PS&I; Americas up 6%, driven by Executive Search and RPO; interim portion of PS&I grew 4%.
Improved Productivity and Margin Expansion Over Time
Over the last three years revenue per headcount increased by almost one-third and company margins have expanded by more than 300 basis points, reflecting improved efficiency and productivity.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
Returned approximately $113 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends YTD; invested $64 million in CapEx (Talent Suite and productivity tools); Board approved a 15% increase in quarterly cash dividend to $0.55 (seventh increase in six years).
Large Consulting Wins
Consulting new business included a high proportion of large deals—44% of consulting new business were engagements over $0.5 million—supporting higher-value, transformation-focused work.
DE:KFY Earnings History
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DE:KFY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 09, 2026 | €55.51 | €54.52 | -1.79% |
Dec 09, 2025 | €55.12 | €54.63 | -0.89% |
Sep 09, 2025 | €60.61 | €59.63 | -1.61% |
Jun 18, 2025 | €56.33 | €62.64 | +11.21% |
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FAQ
When does Korn Ferry (DE:KFY) report earnings?
Korn Ferry (DE:KFY) is schdueled to report earning on Jun 24, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Korn Ferry (DE:KFY) earnings time?
Korn Ferry (DE:KFY) earnings time is at Jun 24, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is the P/E ratio of Korn Ferry stock?
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What is DE:KFY EPS forecast?
DE:KFY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q4) is 1.2.
