Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) Releases Q1 2027 Earnings Guidance

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) issued an update on its first quarter 2027 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.320-1.380 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 1.330. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on KFY shares. UBS Group raised their price objective on Korn/Ferry International from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Korn/Ferry International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, March 1st. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Korn/Ferry International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Tuesday. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on Korn/Ferry International from $84.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Truist Financial raised their target price on shares of Korn/Ferry International from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $78.50.

Korn/Ferry International Stock Performance

Korn/Ferry International stock opened at $70.34 on Thursday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $68.35 and its 200-day simple moving average is $66.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a current ratio of 1.94 and a quick ratio of 2.01. Korn/Ferry International has a fifty-two week low of $58.95 and a fifty-two week high of $78.50. The company has a market cap of $3.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.42 and a beta of 1.21.

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, June 23rd. The business services provider reported $1.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.37 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $768.26 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $743.35 million. Korn/Ferry International had a return on equity of 14.34% and a net margin of 9.44%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.32 earnings per share. Korn/Ferry International has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 1.320-1.380 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Korn/Ferry International will post 5.7 EPS for the current year.

Korn/Ferry International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a $0.55 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $2.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. Korn/Ferry International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 43.48%.

Korn/Ferry International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Korn/Ferry beat fiscal Q4 estimates, reporting $1.40 EPS on $768.26 million in revenue versus consensus expectations of $1.37 EPS and $743.35 million in revenue, with revenue up 6.7% year over year. Earnings report and conference call
• Positive Sentiment: UBS Group raised its price target on Korn/Ferry to $75 from $70, and Robert W. Baird lifted its target to $85 from $84, signaling continued confidence in the company’s outlook. UBS price target update
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share, reinforcing shareholder returns and supporting the stock’s income appeal. Dividend announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Management guided first-quarter 2027 EPS to $1.32-$1.38, essentially matching the Street’s expectations and suggesting a stable near-term outlook rather than a major surprise.
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary from the earnings call pointed to stronger cross-selling, search momentum, and a deeper regional push, but also noted uneven macro conditions that could temper the pace of improvement. Earnings call analysis

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Korn/Ferry International

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Royal Bank of Canada boosted its position in Korn/Ferry International by 22.7% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 11,413 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $775,000 after purchasing an additional 2,112 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its stake in Korn/Ferry International by 3.4% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 30,567 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $2,073,000 after acquiring an additional 1,009 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC increased its position in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 566.9% during the first quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 124,786 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $8,464,000 after purchasing an additional 106,076 shares during the period. United Services Automobile Association acquired a new position in shares of Korn/Ferry International in the 1st quarter valued at $231,000. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its position in Korn/Ferry International by 6.8% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 172,556 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $11,704,000 after purchasing an additional 11,020 shares in the last quarter. 98.82% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.