Korn Ferry
About: Korn Ferry is a United States-based firm engaged in organizational consulting and management recruitment that helps clients fill mid- to high-level management positions. The company's segment includes Consulting; Digital; Executive Search; Professional Search & Interim; and RPO. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Executive Search segment and Consulting segment. The consulting segment aligns organizational structure, culture, performance, development, and people to drive sustainable growth by addressing four fundamental organizational and talent needs. The Executive search segment helps organizations recruit board-level, chief executive, and other C-suite/senior executive and general management talent to deliver lasting impact.
Employees: 10,697
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
622% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $866K | Put options by funds: $120K
10% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $3.32B [Q2] → $3.64B (+$320M) [Q3]
1% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 118 | Existing positions reduced: 117
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 321 [Q2] → 317 (-4) [Q3]
1.76% less ownership
Funds ownership: 94.77% [Q2] → 93.01% (-1.76%) [Q3]
11% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 31 | Existing positions closed: 35
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$84
26%
upside
Avg. target
$84
26%
upside
High target
$84
26%
upside
1 analyst rating
1 positive
100%
0 neutral
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0 negative
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Truist Securities Tobey Sommer 43% 1-year accuracy 22 / 51 met price target | 26%upside $84 | Buy Maintained | 6 Dec 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 10 articles about KFY published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
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Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why Korn/Ferry (KFY) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Korn/Ferry (KFY) have what it takes?
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Korn Ferry: I Struggle To See Upside Potential From Here
I recommend a hold rating for Korn Ferry due to deteriorating demand and the stock trading at its historical average valuation. KFY's recent financial performance shows mixed results with declining revenue but improved profit margins, driven by cost efficiencies. Demand remains weak across most segments, with notable declines in consulting and digital businesses, and management's guidance indicates continued challenges.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Korn Ferry (KFY) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call December 5, 2024 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Gary Burnison - Chief Executive Officer Robert Rozek - Chief Financial Officer, Vice President Chief Corporate Officer Gregg Kvochak - Senior Vice President, Finance, Treasury, Tax & Investor Relations Tiffany Louder - Vice President, Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Melissa McMahon - William Blair Jasper Bibb - Truist Securities George Tong - Goldman Sachs Josh Chan - UBS Mark Marcon - Baird Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by and welcome to the Korn Ferry Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] We have also made available in the Investor Relations section of our website at kornferyy.com, a copy of the financial presentation that we will be reviewing with you today.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Korn/Ferry (KFY) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Korn/Ferry (KFY) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended October 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Korn/Ferry (KFY) Meets Q2 Earnings Estimates
Korn/Ferry (KFY) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.21 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.97 per share a year ago.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Korn Ferry Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results of Operations
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY), a global organizational consulting firm, today announced second quarter fee revenue of $674.4 million. In addition, second quarter diluted earnings per share was $1.14 and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.21. “I am pleased with our second quarter results, as we generated $674 million in fee revenue,” said Gary D. Burnison, CEO, Korn Ferry. “Earnings and profitability increased year over year and sequentially as we delivered $117 mi.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Unveiling Korn/Ferry (KFY) Q2 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Korn/Ferry (KFY), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended October 2024.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Korn Ferry to Report Quarterly Earnings via Live Webcast on December 5, 2024
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) today announced that the firm will release financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (ended October 31, 2024) on Thursday, December 5, 2024. A press release will be issued before the market opens on Thursday, December 5, 2024 followed by a live webcast at 12:00 pm EST. What: Korn Ferry to Report Q2 FY2025 Earnings Investor Live Webcast When: 12:00 pm EST on Thursday, December 5, 2024 Where: Live audio webcast and accompanyin.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Korn Ferry Q2 Preview: Significantly Overvalued
Korn Ferry's stock has gained 17.5% since my Hold rating but now appears overvalued, with speculative growth already priced in, indicating a -57.7% margin of safety in valuation. Q2 FY25 guidance suggests stable operations with fee revenue expected at $655M-$685M, yet meaningful growth is likely delayed until FY26, driven by better macro conditions. Long-term risks include a moderate 5.5% revenue CAGR and overvaluation concerns, as well as challenges adapting to automation trends and sustaining EBITDA margin expansion.
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