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KFY Stock Chart & Stats
$65.76
-$0.24(-0.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$65.76
-$0.24(-0.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$58.95 - $78.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume31.85K
Average Volume (3M)651.29K
Market Cap
$3.66B
Enterprise Value$3.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.13B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$563.46M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.7
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Sep 03, 2026EPS Estimate
1.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.89%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.35
Shares Outstanding50,857,000
10 Day Avg. Volume785,130
30 Day Avg. Volume651,290
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.91
Price to Book (P/B)1.73
Price to Sales (P/S)1.16
P/FCF Ratio10.54
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.91
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.14
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.59
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$81.33Price Target Upside23.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)5.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained FCF (~$324M TTM, operating cash ~ $414M) and strong conversion (~78% of net income) give Korn Ferry durable internal funding for capex, TalentSuite investments, buybacks and dividends. Reliable cash generation reduces dependence on markets during hiring cycles and supports strategic initiatives.
Large Contract Backlog And Revenue VisibilityNearly $1.9B of estimated remaining fees (≈57% recog. next year) provides multi‑period revenue visibility that smooths receipts and planning. Combining AMS’s long‑term contracts further lifts contracted fees, improving predictable fee revenue and scalable, data‑driven delivery across geographies.
Diversified Global Services And Healthy MarginsKorn Ferry’s mix—executive/professional search, interim staffing, consulting, digital subscriptions and RPO—spreads cyclical risk and supports pricing. Digital/subscription growth and rising interim bill rates underpin margin sustainability (TTM operating margin ~12.8%), enhancing resilience across cycles.
Bears Say
Cyclical Revenue And Margin VolatilityHistorical swings—peak 2022, compression in 2024, rebound in TTM—show Korn Ferry is exposed to hiring and corporate spend cycles. Such cyclicality can erode margins and ROE in downturns, complicate long‑range planning, and mean earnings and cash flow remain uneven over multi‑quarter horizons.
Sensitivity To Geopolitical And External ShocksManagement cited Middle East conflict depressing new business and pipeline, notably in APAC and parts of EMEA. Guidance assumes no further geopolitical or macro shifts—highlighting that external shocks can quickly tighten pipelines, slow new engagements and pressure near‑term revenue recognition.
Acquisition Integration And Financing Risk (AMS)The AMS deal materially expands scale and contracted fees but raises near‑term execution risk: meaningful revolver borrowings and share issuance increase leverage and dilute equity, while integration and realization of $140M run‑rate EBITDA and synergies are uncertain and could pressure margins if delayed.
Korn Ferry News
KFY FAQ
What was Korn Ferry’s price range in the past 12 months?
Korn Ferry lowest stock price was $58.95 and its highest was $78.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Korn Ferry’s market cap?
Korn Ferry’s market cap is $3.66B.
When is Korn Ferry’s upcoming earnings report date?
Korn Ferry’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 03, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Korn Ferry’s earnings last quarter?
Korn Ferry released its earnings results on Jun 23, 2026. The company reported $1.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.38 by $0.02.
Is Korn Ferry overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Korn Ferry’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Korn Ferry pay dividends?
Korn Ferry pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.89%. See more information on Korn Ferry dividends here
What is Korn Ferry’s EPS estimate?
Korn Ferry’s EPS estimate is 1.36.
How many shares outstanding does Korn Ferry have?
Korn Ferry has 50,857,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Korn Ferry’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Korn Ferry reported an EPS of $1.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.38. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.827%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Korn Ferry?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KFY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Korn Ferry Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$81.33 (23.68% Upside)
$81.33 (23.68% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KFY Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 204.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 7.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.2%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-1.06%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry, established in Los Angeles, California, in 1969, delivers extensive organizational advisory solutions across the globe. The firm operates through four specialized divisions: Consulting, Digital, Executive Search, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) & Professional Search. It is renowned for its executive search services, which identify and place top-tier talent, including board members, chief executives, senior leaders, and general management personnel. Beyond recruitment, Korn Ferry provides strategic consulting on organizational design, talent assessment, succession planning, leadership and professional development, and comprehensive total rewards strategies. The company also offers a suite of recruitment services, such as full-scale RPO, project-based hiring, professional placements, and outsourced talent acquisition. Leveraging advanced technology, it assists clients in defining optimal structures, roles, capabilities, and behaviors to enhance business performance. Korn Ferry serves a diverse clientele, ranging from public and private corporations, including mid-market and emerging growth companies, to government entities and non-profit organizations. The company, formerly known as Korn/Ferry International, officially rebranded to Korn Ferry in January 2019.
KFY Company Deck
KFY Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple strong operating and financial achievements — consistent top-line growth, higher full-year revenue, improved adjusted EBITDA and EPS, growing contract backlog, and solid solution-level performance across search, digital, consulting and workforce solutions. Management also executed shareholder-friendly capital allocation (buybacks/dividends) and provided a clear near-term outlook. Headwinds include a moderation in new business ex-RPO, geopolitical impacts (notably the Middle East situation affecting APAC/EMEA), and some margin pressure from elevated bonuses. Overall, positives (broad-based growth, contract visibility, referral gains, and solid guidance) outweigh the medium-term risks and near-term headwinds mentioned.View all KFY earnings summariesKFY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$81.33
▲(23.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.11% Insiders
33.11% Mutual Funds
0.54% Other Institutional Investors
30.64% Public Companies and
Individual Investors