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Korn Ferry

(NYSE) KFY

Current Price$61.27
Market Cap$3.14B
Since IPO (1999)+442%
5 Year+2%
1 Year-8%
1 Month-1%

Korn Ferry Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$3.14B

Revenue (TTM)

$2.89B

Net Income (TTM)

$268.54M

EPS (TTM)

$5.06

P/E Ratio

11.96

Dividend

$1.92

Beta (Volatility)

1.01 (Average)

Price

$61.27

Volume

474,533

Open

$61.19

Previous Close

$61.26

Daily Range

$60.64 - $61.77

52-Week Range

$58.95 - $78.50

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About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry helps companies find leaders and build strong teams. Its services guide organizations in hiring, developing, and managing talent. Clients include businesses, government agencies, and non-profits seeking better people strategies.

Talent Toolbox: What Korn Ferry Offers

  • Consulting (23.3%): Advises on organizational structure, leadership development, and employee rewards for companies of all sizes.
  • Digital (13.1%): Provides software and data tools for talent assessment, benchmarking, and workforce planning.
  • Executive Search (32.3%): Recruits senior leaders and board members for global organizations using proprietary assessment methods.
  • Professional Search & Interim (19.1%): Places professionals in permanent or temporary roles across finance, IT, HR, and operations.
  • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) (12.2%): Manages high-volume hiring for clients, handling the entire recruitment process.

Growth Moves: Korn Ferry’s Expansion Story

  • Acquired Trilogy International in 2024, boosting interim placement capabilities.
  • Expanded digital offerings with Korn Ferry Talent Suite and AI-driven tools since 2023.
  • Grew Marquee and Diamond Accounts Program, now 40% of fee revenue as of 2026.
  • Entered new global markets through regional Executive Search segments in North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Why Korn Ferry Stands Out

Korn Ferry operates in over 50 countries, serving diverse industries worldwide. Its proprietary data and technology platforms support integrated talent solutions. The company’s long-term client programs drive stable, recurring revenue from major organizations.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Q3 FY26 revenue was $725 million, up 7.2% from Q3 FY25.
  • Executive Search contributed 32.3% of fee revenue in Q3 FY26.
  • Net income for Q3 FY26 was $65 million, up 11.7% year-over-year.
  • Cash and marketable securities totaled $1.22 billion as of January 31, 2026.
  • Marquee and Diamond Accounts Program covered 40% of fee revenue in Q3 FY26.

Bottom Line

Korn Ferry has evolved from executive search to a broad talent advisory firm. Its mix of consulting, digital, and recruitment services supports steady growth and adaptability.

AI Generated • Mar 11, 2026

Industry

Professional Services

Employees

9,253

CEO

Gary Dudley Burnison

Headquarters

Los Angeles, CA 90067, US

KFY Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

24%

Operating Margin

13%

Net Income Margin

9%

Return on Equity

14%

Return on Capital

12%

Return on Assets

7%

Earnings Yield

8.36%

Dividend Yield

0.03%

Payout Ratio

37.77%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$3.14B

Shares Outstanding

51.89M

Volume

474.53K

Short Interest

0.00%

Avg. Volume

518.42K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$717.99M

Operating Income

$346.32M

EBITDA

$445.56M

Operating Cash Flow

$364.36M

Capital Expenditure

$62.48M

Free Cash Flow

$301.88M

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.04B

Total Debt

$571.21M

Korn Ferry Performance Analysis

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$725.04M

+7.2%

Gross Profit

$156.96M

-9.4%

Gross Margin

21.65%

N/A

Market Cap

$3.14B

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$345.76K

N/A

Employees

9,076

N/A

Net Income

$65.27M

+11.7%

EBITDA

$114.01M

+5.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Net Cash

$416.33M

+63.4%

Accounts Receivable

$692.64M

+20.3%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$530.99M

+0.5%

Short Term Debt

$29.42M

-20.1%

Return on Assets

6.80%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

12.47%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$211.73M

+7.8%

Operating Cash Flow

$233.46M

+9.2%

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