Korn/Ferry International (KFY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Korn/Ferry International is a global organizational consulting firm specializing in talent acquisition, leadership development and succession planning. Founded in 1969 by Lester Korn and Richard Ferry, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest providers of executive search services. Its core mission is to help clients identify, recruit and retain senior-level executives who can drive long‐term growth and strategic transformation.

The firm’s service portfolio encompasses executive search, leadership and professional development, assessment and succession planning, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). Through its digital platform, Korn/Ferry leverages analytics and artificial intelligence to match candidates with organizational needs, enhancing the efficiency of talent searches. The company also offers coaching, culture transformation and performance management solutions designed to align leadership behaviors with business objectives.

Korn/Ferry operates in more than 50 offices across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, serving a diverse client base that includes multinational corporations, government agencies and not‐for‐profit organizations. Its global footprint enables the firm to deliver local market insights and cross‐border expertise, supporting clients as they navigate complex regulatory environments and diverse cultural landscapes. The firm has built industry‐specific practices covering sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods and industrial manufacturing.

Since 2006, Gary D. Burnison has served as chief executive officer, guiding Korn/Ferry through digital transformation and an expanded service model. The leadership team draws on decades of experience in human capital and organizational psychology, advising boards and executive committees on governance, talent strategy and CEO succession. Under Burnison’s tenure, the firm has placed thousands of executives worldwide and continually refines its methodologies to address evolving workforce trends.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $73.42 to $74.60
• 50-Day Range: $63.62 to $74.79
• 52-Week Range: $59.23 to $80.64
• Volume: 428,901 shs
• Average Volume: 401,291 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.79 billion
• P/E Ratio: 15.92
• Dividend Yield: 2.61%
• Price Target: $81.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Korn/Ferry International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Korn/Ferry International scored higher than 91% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 37th out of 320 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Korn/Ferry International has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Korn/Ferry International has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.05%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Korn/Ferry International are expected to grow by 13.05% in the coming year, from $4.75 to $5.37 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Korn/Ferry International is 15.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.15.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Korn/Ferry International is 15.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 28.58.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Korn/Ferry International has a P/B Ratio of 2.03. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.16% of the float of Korn/Ferry International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Korn/Ferry International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Korn/Ferry International has recently increased by 4.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Korn/Ferry International pays a meaningful dividend of 2.61%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Korn/Ferry International has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Korn/Ferry International is 41.56%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Korn/Ferry International will have a dividend payout ratio of 35.75% next year. This indicates that Korn/Ferry International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.88

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.16% of the float of Korn/Ferry International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Korn/Ferry International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Korn/Ferry International has recently increased by 4.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.62

News Sentiment

Korn/Ferry International has a news sentiment score of 0.62. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.94 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Korn/Ferry International this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

7 people have searched for KFY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 600% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Korn/Ferry International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Korn/Ferry International insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.40% of the stock of Korn/Ferry International is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

98.82% of the stock of Korn/Ferry International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

KFY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KFY shares performed this year?

Korn/Ferry International's stock was trading at $67.45 at the start of the year. Since then, KFY stock has increased by 9.1% and is now trading at $73.56.

How were Korn/Ferry International's earnings last quarter?

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June, 18th. The business services provider reported $1.32 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.06. Korn/Ferry International's revenue for the quarter was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
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Does Korn/Ferry International have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Korn/Ferry International: Patina Solutions, Lucas Group, AchieveForum, Miller Heiman Group, Strategy Execution, Hay Group, Pivot Leadership, and others.

Who are Korn/Ferry International's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Korn/Ferry International include Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.14%), E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB (0.09%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.01%) and Baron Wealth Management LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Gary D Burnison, Robert P Rozek, Mark Arian, Michael Distefano, Debra J Perry and Jerry Leamon.
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How do I buy shares of Korn/Ferry International?

Shares of KFY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Korn/Ferry International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Korn/Ferry International investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/15 Dividend: 3/27/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend: 3/27/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/15/2025
• Last Earnings: 6/18/2025
• Record date for 7/31 Dividend: 7/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend: 7/03/2025
• Today: 7/14/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/31/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 4/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Staffing
• Sub-Industry: Human Resource & Employment Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:KFY
• CIK: 56679
• Web: www.kornferry.com
• Phone: (310) 552-1834
• Fax: 310-553-6452
• Employees: 9,253
• Year Founded: 1969

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Korn/Ferry International: $81.00
• High Price Target: $88.00
• Low Price Target: $74.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +10.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $4.62
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.92
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.49
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $246.06 million
• Net Margins: 8.91%
• Pretax Margin: 12.49%
• Return on Equity: 14.49%
• Return on Assets: 7.21%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.21
• Current Ratio: 1.83
• Quick Ratio: 1.83

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.76 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.37
• Cash Flow: $6.62 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.11
• Book Value: $36.29 per share
• Price / Book: 2.03

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 51,580,000
• Free Float: 50,861,000
• Market Cap: $3.79 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.42