Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) Releases Q2 2027 Earnings Guidance

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) issued an update on its second quarter 2027 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.300-1.400 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 1.450. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Korn/Ferry International Stock Down 3.8%

Shares of Korn/Ferry International stock opened at $78.03 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a quick ratio of 1.94 and a current ratio of 2.37. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.26 billion, a PE ratio of 14.72 and a beta of 1.19. Korn/Ferry International has a 52-week low of $58.95 and a 52-week high of $87.51. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $80.94 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $71.31.

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, September 9th. The business services provider reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.36 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $764.62 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $737.66 million. Korn/Ferry International had a net margin of 9.36% and a return on equity of 14.43%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.26 EPS. Korn/Ferry International has set its Q2 2027 guidance at 1.300-1.400 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Korn/Ferry International will post 6.04 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Korn/Ferry International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 22nd will be issued a dividend of $0.55 per share. This represents a $2.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 22nd. Korn/Ferry International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 41.98%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently commented on KFY shares. UBS Group lifted their price objective on Korn/Ferry International from $75.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Korn/Ferry International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, September 5th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Korn/Ferry International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Truist Financial lifted their target price on shares of Korn/Ferry International from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Finally, Robert W. Baird increased their price target on Korn/Ferry International from $84.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Korn/Ferry International has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $80.25.

More Korn/Ferry International News

Here are the key news stories impacting Korn/Ferry International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Korn/Ferry reported fiscal Q1 2027 adjusted EPS of $1.43, above the approximately $1.35–$1.36 analyst consensus, while revenue rose 6.9% year over year to about $764.6 million, exceeding expectations of $737.7 million. The quarter marked the company’s sixth consecutive period of revenue growth. Korn Ferry Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target for KFY from $75 to $82 while maintaining a Neutral rating. The higher target reflects some recognition of the company’s earnings execution, although UBS still sees limited upside from current levels. UBS price target update
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share, payable October 15 to shareholders of record September 22. The dividend provides an annualized yield of roughly 2.7% and may support investor interest in the stock.
• Neutral Sentiment: Value-focused commentary from Zacks suggests investors may be undervaluing Korn/Ferry based on value, growth and momentum factors, but it does not represent a new earnings or operating catalyst. Are Investors Undervaluing Korn/Ferry International?
• Negative Sentiment: Korn/Ferry forecast fiscal Q2 2027 adjusted EPS of $1.30–$1.40, below the $1.45 consensus estimate. This weaker outlook overshadowed the first-quarter beat and is the main reason investors are selling the shares.

Institutional Trading of Korn/Ferry International

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its stake in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 48.3% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 3,475,576 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $243,221,000 after acquiring an additional 1,132,473 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its stake in Korn/Ferry International by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,880,716 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $190,188,000 after acquiring an additional 37,499 shares during the period. State Street Corp boosted its position in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 1.6% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 2,000,452 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $132,933,000 after purchasing an additional 31,175 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. boosted its position in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 1.1% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,493,922 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $104,545,000 after purchasing an additional 16,519 shares during the period. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased its stake in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 12.7% in the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 933,946 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $61,659,000 after purchasing an additional 104,898 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 98.82% of the company’s stock.

Korn/Ferry International Company Profile

Korn Ferry International is a global organizational consulting firm that partners with clients to design optimal structures, roles and responsibilities. The company’s core offerings include executive search, talent acquisition, leadership development and succession planning. By blending deep industry expertise with data-driven insights, Korn Ferry helps organizations identify, assess and develop executives and high-potential talent for critical roles.

Since its founding in 1969 and with headquarters in Los Angeles, Korn Ferry has expanded its presence to more than 50 offices across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.