Korn/Ferry International (KFY) News Today

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) shares climbed after the company reported stronger‐than‐expected Q1 results, issued near‐term guidance in line with street estimates and saw mixed analyst revisions from William Blair. Below is what moved the stock today:

• Positive Sentiment: Shares gapped up on an earnings beat—KFY posted Q1 EPS of $1.31 versus the $1.24 consensus. Shares Gap Up Following Strong Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Q1 EPS rose 11% year-over-year, reinforcing the company’s growth trajectory. Korn Ferry Reports 11% EPS Rise in Q1
• Positive Sentiment: William Blair upped its FY2026 EPS estimate to $5.22 (from $5.20) and raised Q1 2027 to $1.41 (from $1.36). William Blair Research Note
• Neutral Sentiment: KFY set Q2 2026 EPS guidance at $1.23–$1.33, roughly in line with the $1.27 consensus. Q2 2026 Earnings Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: William Blair cut several forward EPS forecasts: Q2 2026 to $1.28 (from $1.30), Q3 2026 to $1.25 (from $1.27), Q4 2026 to $1.38 (from $1.41), Q3 2027 to $1.39 (from $1.42) and FY2027 to $5.77 (from $5.79). William Blair Research Note