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KFY Stock Chart & Stats
$78.25
$0.41(0.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$78.25
$0.41(0.53%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$58.95 - $85.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume422.53K
Average Volume (3M)646.05K
Market Cap
$4.34B
Enterprise Value$2.92K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.13B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$591.58M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.9
Beta0.86
Next Earnings
Sep 03, 2026EPS Estimate
1.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.35
Shares Outstanding51,356,133
10 Day Avg. Volume439,837
30 Day Avg. Volume646,055
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$81.33Price Target Upside3.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)5.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Broad-based Revenue And Earnings GrowthGrowth across revenue, EBITDA and EPS indicates improving operating execution rather than reliance on a single service line. Continued gains in search, consulting, digital and workforce solutions could support durable profitability over the medium term.
Strong Contract VisibilityA larger contracted-fee base provides meaningful revenue visibility and reduces dependence on winning entirely new engagements each quarter. Recognition of roughly $1.0 billion within the next year supports planning and near-term business resilience.
Conservative Leverage And Strong Cash GenerationLow leverage and substantial cash generation give Korn Ferry flexibility to fund investment, return capital and manage downturns. The balance sheet also provides capacity to support strategic initiatives while limiting financial strain relative to more leveraged peers.
Bears Say
Cyclical And Volatile Revenue ProfileSearch, staffing and consulting demand is linked to hiring, restructuring and corporate investment cycles. The recent pattern of revenue and margin volatility means earnings may remain uneven if clients defer recruitment or transformation projects during weaker demand periods.
Moderating New Business And Geopolitical SensitivitySlower new-business conversion can weaken future revenue after current contracts are delivered. Exposure to geopolitical conditions, especially in APAC and EMEA, adds regional uncertainty and could make pipeline growth and utilization less predictable over the next several quarters.
AMS Acquisition Execution And Financing RiskThe acquisition could expand scale and contracted revenue, but delayed closing, approvals or integration problems could postpone expected synergies and earnings benefits. Additional borrowing and equity issuance also increase execution demands and may pressure returns if integration underperforms.
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 $85.97 in the past 12 months.
What is Korn Ferry’s market cap?
Korn Ferry’s market cap is $4.34B.
When is Korn Ferry’s upcoming earnings report date?
Korn Ferry’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 03, 2026 which is in 11 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 2.42%. 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 51,356,133 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Korn Ferry Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$81.33 (3.94% Upside)
$81.33 (3.94% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KFY Sentiment 71%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 90.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $704.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 5.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.42%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
▲(3.94% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.16% Insiders
32.79% Mutual Funds
13.09% Other Institutional Investors
18.29% Public Companies and
Individual Investors