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KFY Stock Forecast: Korn Ferry Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Sept 2026
$85
−0.28% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Korn Ferry hold a median 12-month price target of $85 — -1.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$4.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
94 / 100
Median analyst target
$85
Analysts covering
5
Revenue$768.3M+6.7% y/y
Operating income$101.5M
Net income$73.8M
Free cash flow$271.9M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.1%
1M
+2.6%
YTD
+31.4%
1Y
+19.3%
From 52W high
−1.1%
From 52W low
+45.7%
$59
$86
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KFY stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Korn Ferry on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 5 Sept 2026
94 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
90
Volatility
88
Revisions
87
Momentum
85
Quality
78
Issuance
71
Accruals
56
Growth
53
Size
25

Value (90): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Growth (53): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (25): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

KFY stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KFY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$60$70$80$90$100Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KFYHigh $100Median $85Low $75

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says5 analysts
4 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $75Median $85High $100

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −1.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
24 June 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$84 → $85
24 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$70 → $75
9 June 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
9 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
10 Mar 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
10 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
21 Nov 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
20 June 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
14 June 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
27 May 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
15 Apr 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
11 Mar 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
6 Dec 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
14 June 2024BairdMaintainsOutperform—
14 June 2024Truist SecuritiesReiteratesBuy—
7 June 2024UBSMaintainsNeutral—
8 Mar 2024BairdMaintainsOutperform—
7 Mar 2024BairdMaintainsOutperform—
4 Mar 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
29 Feb 2024William BlairUpgradeOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KFY appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

KFY vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, Korn Ferry returned +19.3% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KFY vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KFYS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

KFY analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.3%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Korn Ferry (KFY) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
16.4×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.5×

Cheaper than 60% of US stocks

Price / book
2.2×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.3×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
6.7%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
13.8%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Gross margin
88.2%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Operating margin
14.7%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Net margin
9.5%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
14.6%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.9%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.6%

Higher than 57% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Korn Ferry (KFY) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Korn Ferry has a market value of $4.4B and an enterprise value of $3.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $2.9B. The latest quarter grew 6.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $280.8M, a 9.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.24.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $324.3M, after $89.9M of capital spending.

  • Korn Ferry spent $115.7M on share buybacks and $104.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 50.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 16.4×; forward P/E: 13.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.58%, paying out 38% of earnings.

  • Korn Ferry employs 8,965 people — $328K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · market figures as at 6 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KFY vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelStaffing & Employment Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KFYKorn Ferry$4.4B
94
RHIRobert Half, Inc.$4.3B
70
TNETTriNet Group, Inc.$3.2B
95
MANManpowerGroup, Inc.$2.9B
93
NSPInsperity, Inc.$2.0B
69
KFRCKforce, Inc.$1.0B
87
BBSIBarrett Business Services, Inc.$832.8M
56

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Korn Ferry — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest KFY news & analysis

Korn Ferry to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026

Business Wire · 3 Sept 2026neutral

Korn Ferry announced it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 11, 2026. CFO and Chief Corporate Officer Robert Rozek will take part in a fireside chat beginning at 12:30 p.m. EDT, which will be broadcast live and accessible to the public.

Why it matters — The event gives investors and analysts an opportunity to hear from Korn Ferry's CFO in a publicly accessible forum, offering insight into the company's outlook.

Korn Ferry to Report Quarterly Earnings via Live Webcast on September 9, 2026

Business Wire · 2 Sept 2026neutral

Korn Ferry announced it will release its fiscal first-quarter 2027 financial results (for the period ended July 31, 2026) on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. A press release will be issued before market open, followed by a live audio webcast at 12:00 pm EDT.

Why it matters — The announcement gives KFY watchers the confirmed date and access details for the company's next quarterly earnings release and investor webcast.

Korn Ferry Completes Acquisition of AMS

Business Wire · 1 Sept 2026positive

Korn Ferry announced the completion of its acquisition of UK-headquartered AMS from OMERS Private Equity. The combination brings together the two brands to create what the company describes as a global leader in talent and organizational consulting.

Why it matters — The completed AMS acquisition expands Korn Ferry's organizational and talent solutions portfolio, broadening its global capabilities in the consulting market.

Why Korn/Ferry (KFY) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Zacks Investment Research · 31 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Research highlights Korn Ferry (KFY) as a great dividend stock, noting that finding quality dividend-paying stocks is challenging and posing whether KFY has what it takes. The article frames KFY's dividend as a notable shareholder benefit worth attention.

Why it matters — A positive assessment of KFY as a strong dividend stock could draw attention from investors focused on income-oriented opportunities.

Korn/Ferry International (KFY) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

Zacks Investment Research · 20 Aug 2026positive

Korn/Ferry (KFY) shares reached a 52-week high. The article examines the company's fundamentals to assess whether further gains are possible.

Why it matters — KFY watchers would care because the piece evaluates the strength behind the stock's recent highs and the potential for continued upward momentum.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KFY stock

What is the KFY stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Korn Ferry have a median 12-month price target of $85, with estimates ranging from $75 to $100. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KFY stock a buy right now?

Of the 5 analysts covering Korn Ferry, 4 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Korn Ferry 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KFY?

As at 5 Sept 2026, Korn Ferry ranks 94 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (90 of 100).

Will KFY stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies -1.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Korn Ferry 94 out of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KFY stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Korn Ferry publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KFY are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $75 to $100 over the next 12 months.

How has KFY stock performed over the past year?

Korn Ferry returned +19.3% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Korn Ferry do?

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm that helps companies align strategy, structure, leadership, and talent. The company provides services across executive search, leadership and succession advisory, recruitment process outsourcing, professional search, and digital talent solutions.

What is the latest news on KFY?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 3 Sept 2026): "Korn Ferry to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026". Korn Ferry announced it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 11, 2026. CFO and Chief Corporate Officer Robert Rozek will take part in a fireside chat beginning at 12:30 p.m. EDT, which will be broadcast live and accessible to the public.

Company

About Korn Ferry.

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm that helps companies align strategy, structure, leadership, and talent. The company provides services across executive search, leadership and succession advisory, recruitment process outsourcing, professional search, and digital talent solutions. It also offers tools and consulting for assessment, organizational design, pay and rewards, workforce planning, and employee engagement. Korn Ferry serves clients across industries such as financial services, healthcare, technology, consumer markets, industrials, and life sciences. Its work is centered on helping organizations build leadership teams, improve workforce effectiveness, and manage human capital needs across different business cycles. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Korn Ferry plays a significant role in the professional services market as a provider of talent and organizational consulting services to public and private companies worldwide.

CEO Mr. Gary D. Burnison · 8,965 employees · United States · https://www.kornferry.com