Korn Ferry (KFY) Stock Price & Analysis
Korn Ferry (KFY) fell 0.28% to USD 85.35 as of September 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
KFY last closed at USD 85.59; the session ranged USD 83.38–85.68 on volume of 621,634 shares. Market capitalization is $4.38B, with a 52-week range of USD 58.95–87.51 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of September 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC)
| Price | USD 85.35 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.28% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 85.59 |
| Open | USD 84.09 |
| Day Range | USD 83.38 – 85.68 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 58.95 – 87.51 |
| Volume | 621,634 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.38B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KFY)
Nexqual's technical model rates KFY "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of September 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59.82 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 79.95) |
| MACD | 1.3 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KFY)
Wall Street analysts rate KFY "Strong Buy" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 86 (range USD 75–100), per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 86 |
| High Target | USD 100 |
| Low Target | USD 75 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (KFY)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-09-09 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.36 |
| Revenue Estimate | $737.66M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | USD 1.4 vs est 1.38 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 1.28 vs est 1.24 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 1.33 vs est 1.31 ▲ beat |
| 2025-07-31 | USD 1.31 vs est 1.24 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KFY)
| Total Revenue | $2.91B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +6.70% |
| Gross Margin | +24.30% |
| Operating Margin | +14.69% |
| Profit Margin | +9.54% |
| ROE | +14.58% |
| Debt / Equity | 30.13 |
| Current Ratio | 1.94 |
| Total Cash | $1.12B |
| Total Debt | $596.17M |
| Free Cash Flow | $244.19M |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KFY)
Nexqual rates Korn Ferry's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of September 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 24%, operating 15% |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $1.12B cash vs $596M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $244M, 8% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 15%, ROA 5.9% |
Ownership (KFY)
| Insider Ownership | +1.09% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +96.83% |
| Shares Outstanding | 51.36M |
| Float | 50.39M |
| Short % of Float | +6.00% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC.
Leadership (KFY)
Korn Ferry is led by Gary D. Burnison (age 64), President, CEO & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC.
| President, CEO & Executive Director | Gary D. Burnison (age 64) |
|---|---|
| CEO of Professional Search & Interim and President of Search Innovation & Delivery Team | Michael Distefano (age 55) |
| Chairman & Country Head of India | Navnit Singh |
| Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasury, Tax & Investor Relations | Gregg Kvochak |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Development | Brian Suh |
Major Backers & Investors (KFY)
Notable institutional backers of Korn Ferry include Wellington Management, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Invesco, according to Nexqual as of September 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Wellington Management | 4.62% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.84% |
| Invesco | 3.34% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.03% |
| Charles Schwab | 2.29% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 22.91% |
| Vanguard Group | 20.54% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.8% |
| State Street | 3.87% |
| Geode Capital | 2.54% |
Source: Nexqual, September 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC.
From Korn Ferry's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-06-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Built on more than 12 billion proprietary data points and decades of real-world application, we combine our expertise with our Foundational Assets—data, intellectual property ("IP") and behavioral science—to help organizations identify opportunity and drive results.
- Advisory engagements – tailored consulting and talent acquisition services grounded in proprietary data, behavioral science and expert advisory. 2.
- By strengthening our platforms, protecting proprietary data and helping unlock the value of our Foundational Assets, AI supports how we deliver solutions, improve decision-making and expand the value of our offerings.
- These solutions reflect the breadth of our expertise and allow us to develop deep specialization, build proprietary insight and innovate within our areas of focus.
Partnerships
- Subscription and license growth was driven by both direct access to the Talent Suite platform, as well as integrated delivery in partnership with our other solutions, driving increased client utilization and stickiness.
- Client Base: In fiscal 2026, we partnered with more than 3,700 Executive Search engagement clients including many of the world's most recognized public and private enterprises.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: September 8, 2026 at 10:44 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.