Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) Updates Q2 2027 Earnings Guidance

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) updated its second quarter 2027 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 1.300-1.400 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 1.450. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Korn/Ferry International Trading Down 4.3%

NYSE KFY opened at $81.71 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $4.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.59 and a beta of 1.19. Korn/Ferry International has a 12 month low of $58.95 and a 12 month high of $87.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a current ratio of 1.94 and a quick ratio of 1.94. The company has a 50-day moving average of $80.50 and a 200-day moving average of $71.07.

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, September 9th. The business services provider reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.36 by $0.07. Korn/Ferry International had a net margin of 9.44% and a return on equity of 14.34%. The firm had revenue of $764.62 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $737.66 million. Korn/Ferry International has set its Q2 2027 guidance at 1.300-1.400 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Korn/Ferry International will post 5.75 earnings per share for the current year.

Korn/Ferry International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 22nd will be issued a $0.55 dividend. This represents a $2.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 22nd. Korn/Ferry International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 41.98%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

KFY has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Korn/Ferry International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Weiss Ratings upgraded Korn/Ferry International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Truist Financial boosted their price target on Korn/Ferry International from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Robert W. Baird upped their price target on Korn/Ferry International from $84.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, UBS Group raised their price objective on Korn/Ferry International from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $78.50.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Korn/Ferry International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in KFY. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in Korn/Ferry International in the fourth quarter valued at about $115,000. MML Investors Services LLC grew its stake in Korn/Ferry International by 5.6% during the 4th quarter. MML Investors Services LLC now owns 4,231 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $279,000 after purchasing an additional 224 shares in the last quarter. Walleye Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Korn/Ferry International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $240,000. Cibc World Markets Corp purchased a new stake in Korn/Ferry International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $229,000. Finally, Magnetar Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Korn/Ferry International in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $259,000. 98.82% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other 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.