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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSustained operating cash flow (~$414M TTM) and strong free cash flow (~$324M, ~78% conversion) provide durable internal funding. This supports repeatable investment in digital tools, dividends and buybacks, and cushions the business against cyclical hiring slowdowns.
Contract Backlog And Revenue VisibilityA nearly $1.9B remaining-fee backlog with ~57% recognizable within a year materially improves revenue visibility. That backlog underpins predictable near-term cash flows, supports resource planning and pricing discipline across consulting, search and RPO services.
Conservative Leverage And Solid MarginsLow leverage (D/E ~0.29) combined with healthy operating and net margins and double-digit ROE indicates efficient capital use. This durable balance-sheet strength reduces refinancing risk and gives flexibility for M&A, buybacks and targeted reinvestment.
Bears Say
Revenue And Margin CyclicalityHistorical swings in revenue and margins (declines in 2024–25 followed by a rebound) show structural sensitivity to hiring cycles and deal timing. Such cyclicality can weaken long-term cash conversion, complicate staffing utilization and stress margins during downturns.
Geopolitical Sensitivity To PipelineManagement cited the Middle East conflict as materially depressing new business and pipeline, especially in APAC. Persistent geopolitical disruptions can structurally reduce client hiring and consulting spend in affected regions, raising revenue volatility for a global talent firm.
Acquisition Execution And Financing RiskThe AMS acquisition expands scale but requires mixed financing (cash, revolver draw, ~3.6M shares) and is subject to approvals. Execution, integration and conditional financing (including planned note redemption contingencies) create durable operational and funding uncertainty.
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KFY FAQ
What was Korn Ferry’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is Korn Ferry’s market cap?
Korn Ferry’s market cap is CHF3.51B.
When is Korn Ferry’s upcoming earnings report date?
Korn Ferry’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 03, 2026 which is in 15 days.
How were Korn Ferry’s earnings last quarter?
Korn Ferry released its earnings results on Jun 23, 2026. The company reported CHF1.136 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of CHF1.119 by CHF0.016.
Is Korn Ferry overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Korn Ferry’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Korn Ferry pay dividends?
Korn Ferry does not currently pay dividends.
What is Korn Ferry’s EPS estimate?
Korn Ferry’s EPS estimate is 1.1.
How many shares outstanding does Korn Ferry have?
Currently, no data Available
What happened to Korn Ferry’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Korn Ferry reported an EPS of CHF1.136 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of CHF1.119. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Korn Ferry?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH: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:
CHF66.21 (― Upside)
CHF66.21 (― Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CH:KFY Sentiment 86%
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Worth CHF571.5K over
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Neutral
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SMA
Positive
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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 CH:KFY earnings summaries