Korn Ferry (KFY)

Over the past six months, Korn Ferry's stock has been influenced by several events. Q2 FY2026 earnings exceeded analyst revenue expectations, with adjusted earnings per share largely in line with forecasts. Q1 FY2026 earnings showed growth in consolidated fee revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted diluted earnings per share. An ex-dividend reminder was issued for KFY. KFY made a "Bullish Cross Above Critical Moving Average". The stock was included in "Validea's Top Industrial Stocks Based On Kenneth Fisher" and saw "Noteworthy Thursday Option Activity." From January 3, 2025, to January 2, 2026, the share price experienced a decline of 2.41%.

Demand for Korn Ferry's products and services exhibits some seasonality, with the third and fourth fiscal quarters typically being the most cash-generative periods. The company's outlook for Q3 FY2026 factored in the impact of year-end holidays, suggesting a potential seasonal slowdown. While the hiring and consulting industry experienced a slowdown, Korn Ferry has shown signs of returning to growth. Broader market conditions can impact demand.

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm specializing in enhancing organizational performance by synchronizing a client's strategy, operations, and talent. The company operates within the Industrials sector and the Business Services industry, specifically in Employment Placement Agencies. Korn Ferry delivers its services through several business segments: Consulting focuses on organizational strategy, assessment and succession, leadership and professional development, and total rewards. Digital builds, sells, and delivers technology products, including the Korn Ferry Talent Suite. Executive Search helps organizations recruit board-level, chief executive, and other C-suite talent. Professional Search & Interim delivers enterprise talent acquisition solutions for non-executive professionals. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) offers scalable recruitment outsourcing and project solutions.

Korn Ferry maintains a significant global presence, operating primarily across North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company's headquarters are located in Los Angeles, California, USA. As of 2019, Korn Ferry operated 111 offices in 53 countries.

In the past year, Korn Ferry has maintained a positive brand reputation, often highlighted for its strategic positioning and market advantages. Forbes noted Korn Ferry's competitive advantages stemming from its proprietary data, industry-leading profitability, consistent revenue and profit growth, strong cash flows, and a favorable stock valuation. Seeking Alpha highlighted Korn Ferry's resilience and its trading at a discount. CEO Gary Burnison emphasized the company's strategy, focusing on integrating multiple solutions for enduring client partnerships.

Korn Ferry's ownership is predominantly held by institutional investors, accounting for approximately 84.54% to 98.82% of shares. Key institutional holders include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, Wellington Management Group Llp, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp, and State Street Corp. Holdings by officers and directors represent about 3.5% of the shares. The remaining float held by the general public is approximately 1.19% to 1.4%.