Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) has been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the five research firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $78.50.

Several brokerages have commented on KFY. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on Korn/Ferry International from $84.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen upgraded Korn/Ferry International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, March 1st. Weiss Ratings upgraded Korn/Ferry International from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. UBS Group boosted their price target on shares of Korn/Ferry International from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Truist Financial increased their price objective 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.

Korn/Ferry International Trading Up 0.4%

NYSE KFY traded up $0.31 on Wednesday, hitting $72.03. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 30,362 shares, compared to its average volume of 522,297. The company’s 50-day moving average is $68.21 and its 200 day moving average is $66.17. The firm has a market cap of $3.74 billion, a PE ratio of 14.23 and a beta of 1.21. Korn/Ferry International has a 1-year low of $58.95 and a 1-year high of $78.50. The company has a quick ratio of 2.01, a current ratio of 2.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20.

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June 23rd. The business services provider reported $1.40 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.37 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $768.26 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $743.35 million. Korn/Ferry International had a net margin of 9.29% and a return on equity of 14.36%. Korn/Ferry International’s revenue was up 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.32 earnings per share. Korn/Ferry International has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 1.320-1.380 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Korn/Ferry International will post 5.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Korn/Ferry International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a $0.55 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $2.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.1%. Korn/Ferry International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 43.48%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Korn/Ferry International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in KFY. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its stake in Korn/Ferry International by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 31,860 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $2,103,000 after buying an additional 167 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 20.5% during the 3rd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,029 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $72,000 after acquiring an additional 175 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 3.3% in the 4th quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 5,583 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $369,000 after acquiring an additional 178 shares in the last quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 2.9% in the 3rd quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 6,378 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $446,000 after purchasing an additional 179 shares during the period. Finally, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund boosted its position in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund now owns 27,555 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,819,000 after purchasing an additional 181 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 98.82% of the company’s stock.

Korn/Ferry International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Korn/Ferry reported fiscal Q4 earnings of $1.40 per share, topping estimates, while revenue of $768.3 million also beat forecasts and rose 6.7% year over year. The stronger results help support the recent share-price strength. Korn/Ferry (KFY) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird raised its price target on Korn/Ferry from $84 to $85 and maintained an outperform rating, signaling confidence in further upside from current levels. Benzinga analyst update
• Positive Sentiment: UBS Group increased its price target from $70 to $75, a slightly more cautious endorsement but still implying modest upside and reinforcing post-earnings investor interest. Benzinga analyst update
• Positive Sentiment: Management also guided Q1 2027 EPS to $1.32-$1.38, roughly in line with consensus, which suggests steady near-term performance rather than a material slowdown. Korn/Ferry conference call
• Neutral Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share, offering income support for shareholders but not likely a major immediate driver of the stock.
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary on the earnings call pointed to a deeper regional push, stronger cross-selling, and search momentum, though management also noted uneven macro conditions that could keep growth choppy. KFY Q4 Earnings Call Signals Deeper Regional Push

About Korn/Ferry International

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.