Korn Ferry (KFY)

In the past six months, Korn Ferry's stock experienced several notable events. The company held its Q2 and Q3 Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Calls, with Q3 results surpassing estimates. The Board authorized a quarterly dividend increase for the sixth consecutive year. Pete Shimer joined Korn Ferry's Board of Directors. As of April 8, 2026, the stock price was $63.90 per share, representing a decline of 0.34% over the past year.

Demand for Korn Ferry's services can exhibit seasonality, influenced by fiscal year planning and budgeting cycles. Different industries experience demand peaks at various times of the year, such as retail during holiday seasons and hospitality during summer vacations. Regional holidays can also contribute to seasonal fluctuations. Companies manage these fluctuations through proactive hiring, flexible workforce management, and talent nurturing strategies. Korn Ferry's diversified offerings help balance overall demand throughout the year.

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm that helps clients design structures, roles, and responsibilities, and to hire, reward, and develop their workforce. The company operates in the Professional Services sector, specifically in the Staffing & Employment Services industry, and is also categorized under Business Services and Industrials. Its core offerings include consulting, digital solutions, executive search, professional search & interim services, and recruitment process outsourcing. Major products and platforms include the Korn Ferry Talent Suite, featuring Architect, Assess, Listen, Pay, and Sell, along with other products like Korn Ferry Coach, Learn, Nimble Recruit, Profile Manager, and Select.

Korn Ferry has a significant global presence, with over 100 offices in more than 50 countries. The company serves clients across major regions including North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and EMEA. Specific countries include the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Australia, China, India, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Thailand.

Korn Ferry has maintained a strong brand reputation over the past year. It was recognized as a Leader in Everest Group's Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment for the seventh and eighth consecutive years. Korn Ferry has partnered with Fortune since 1997 to identify the World's Most Admired Companies. The company was named a Founding Partner for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. Korn Ferry received the U.S. Department of Labor's 2025 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award for the fourth year in a row. Korn Ferry was awarded a 2022 Gold Medal Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis and was named a "2022 100 Best Companies for Parents" by Seramount. Korn Ferry launched a new book titled "I Need a Job!".

Korn Ferry's stock ownership is primarily held by institutional investors, with approximately 47.85% to 89.79% owned by them, 1.08% to 11.14% by Insiders, and 22.16% to 28.91% by Public Companies and Individual Investors. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, Wellington Management Group Llp, Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp, and State Street Corp. Hg Bermuda Ltd is a significant individual shareholder, owning 3.98 million shares, representing 7.66% of the company.