Korn Ferry (KFY)

In the past six months, Korn Ferry's stock price has experienced an increase. Korn Ferry was recognized as America's Best Executive Recruiter by Forbes Magazine. The company announced its Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 results of operations. Korn Ferry's Board of Directors authorized a quarterly dividend increase for the sixth consecutive year. Korn Ferry launched a new book titled "I Need a Job!". Analysts maintained a "Buy" rating, citing the strength of its executive search segment, revenue growth, rising margins, and a robust backlog.

Korn Ferry's business experiences some demand seasonality. New business in December is expected to be seasonally weaker, followed by a stronger January. The company leverages interim and contract workers to manage seasonal or other spikes in business. Work productivity among professionals can slump in the summer.

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm that helps organizations design their structures, roles, and responsibilities, and assists them in hiring, developing, and rewarding their workforce. The company offers services across consulting, digital, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing, and leadership development. Korn Ferry serves public and private companies across various industries.

Korn Ferry has a significant global presence, operating in more than 50 countries with over 100 offices worldwide. Its footprint spans North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, with major office locations in key cities across these regions.

Korn Ferry maintains a strong brand reputation, particularly in executive recruitment. Forbes Magazine recognized Korn Ferry as America's Best Executive Recruiter. The firm was also acknowledged as one of the top professional search firms in America. Korn Ferry launched "Korn Ferry Pay Equity," designed to help organizations achieve fair, consistent, and data-driven pay practices.

Korn Ferry's ownership is predominantly held by institutional investors, who collectively own over 98% of the outstanding shares. Major institutional shareholders include BlackRock, Inc., The Vanguard Group, Inc., Wellington Management Group Llp, Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp, State Street Corp, Aristotle Capital Management, and T. Rowe Price Associates. Hg Bermuda Ltd is a significant individual shareholder. The company was founded in 1969 by Lester Korn and Richard Ferry.