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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 - $79.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume31.85K
Average Volume (3M)656.87K
Market Cap
$4.00B
Enterprise Value$3.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.13B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$591.58M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.7
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Sep 03, 2026EPS Estimate
1.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.62%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.35
Shares Outstanding50,857,000
10 Day Avg. Volume466,751
30 Day Avg. Volume656,872
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 Cap0.84
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)5.69
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation And FCFConsistently strong operating cash flow (~$414M TTM) and robust free cash flow (~$324M TTM) provide durable internal funding for reinvestment, dividends, buybacks and M&A. This cash cushion reduces reliance on external financing and improves the firm's ability to weather cyclical slowdowns over multiple quarters.
Contract Backlog And Revenue VisibilityA nearly $1.9B estimated remaining-fees backlog with about $1.0B due within a year materially boosts short- to mid-term revenue visibility. This contract-derived predictability supports planning, smooths revenue volatility, and underpins margin and cash expectations for the coming 2–6 months beyond quarter-to-quarter swings.
Expanded Scale And Capability Via AMS DealAcquiring AMS meaningfully broadens services (RPO, contingent workforce, campus recruiting, skills creation) and scale, increasing recurring contract revenue and cross-sell opportunities. Structural diversification across talent solutions and geographies should strengthen competitive positioning and long-term revenue mix stability after integration.
Bears Say
Sensitivity To Macro And Geopolitical ShocksRevenue and pipeline are meaningfully exposed to macro and geopolitical events; management's guidance explicitly assumes stable external conditions. Such sensitivity can rapidly reduce new engagements and interim staffing demand, creating durable downside risk to revenue, margins and cash generation if adverse conditions persist for months.
Margin Volatility From Compensation DynamicsPerformance-linked compensation and elevated bonus accruals create recurring margin variability. When bonuses are booked to reward growth, adjusted margins can compress in the short term and complicate predictability of operating profitability across reporting periods, limiting sustainably high margin profiles over multiple quarters.
Integration And Financing Risk From AMS AcquisitionFunding the sizable AMS purchase via cash, revolver borrowings and share issuance raises near-term leverage and dilution. Integration execution risk could disrupt client relationships, increase costs, or delay run-rate synergies, pressuring margins and balance-sheet flexibility during the multi-quarter consolidation period.
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 $79.97 in the past 12 months.
What is Korn Ferry’s market cap?
Korn Ferry’s market cap is $4.00B.
When is Korn Ferry’s upcoming earnings report date?
Korn Ferry’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 03, 2026 which is in 44 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 2.62%. 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?
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 (23.68% Upside)
$81.33 (23.68% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KFY Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 204.2K 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 ▲ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.76%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.62%
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$81.33
▲(23.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.17% Insiders
33.11% Mutual Funds
0.59% Other Institutional Investors
32.43% Public Companies and
Individual Investors