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Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry (KFY) Q4 2026 Earnings

Reported Jun 23, 2026 at 7:17 AM ET · SEC Source

Q4 26 EPS

$1.40

BEAT +1.43%

Est. $1.38

Q4 26 Revenue

$768.3M

BEAT +3.10%

Est. $745.1M

vs S&P Since Q4 26

-2.0%

TRAILING MARKET

KFY -0.2% vs S&P +1.9%

Full Year 2026 Results

FY 26 EPS

$5.28

MISS 0.94%

Est. $5.33

FY 26 Revenue

$2.94B

BEAT +1.42%

Est. $2.90B

Market Reaction

Did KFY Beat Earnings? Q4 2026 Results

Korn Ferry closed out fiscal 2026 on a confident note, posting Q4 revenue of $768.26 million, up 6.7% year-over-year and ahead of the $745.15 million consensus estimate by 3.10%, while adjusted diluted EPS of $1.40 edged past the $1.38 consensus by 1… Read more Korn Ferry closed out fiscal 2026 on a confident note, posting Q4 revenue of $768.26 million, up 6.7% year-over-year and ahead of the $745.15 million consensus estimate by 3.10%, while adjusted diluted EPS of $1.40 edged past the $1.38 consensus by 1.43%, extending the company's streak of consensus EPS beats to four consecutive quarters. The standout driver was Professional Search & Interim, where fee revenue surged 14% year-over-year to $149.06 million, fueled in part by a 15% rise in average bill rates within the Interim segment, a dynamic that helped lift overall margins even as the Digital segment slipped 3%. Net income attributable to Korn Ferry reached $73.13 million, with margin expanding 60 basis points to 9.6%, while the company returned capital to shareholders through 1.24 million share repurchases and a freshly declared quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share. Looking to Q1 FY'27, management guided for fee revenue of $725 million to $745 million and diluted EPS of $1.32 to $1.38, flagging geopolitical uncertainty as a watchpoint but expressing confidence in its diversified platform.

Key Takeaways

  • • Fifth consecutive quarter of top-line growth
  • • Professional Search & Interim led growth with 14% fee revenue increase driven by 15% higher average interim bill rates and higher weighted-average permanent placement fees
  • • Executive Search growth driven by higher weighted-average fees per engagement from more senior-level search work
  • • Consulting growth led by leadership development, assessment & succession, and organizational strategy offerings
  • • RPO growth fueled by new logo client wins in North America
  • • Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts up 10% YoY to $1.9 billion

KFY Forward Guidance & Outlook

For Q1 FY'27, Korn Ferry expects consolidated fee revenue in the range of $725 million to $745 million, and diluted earnings per share between $1.32 and $1.38. This outlook assumes no material negative impact from the recent Middle East conflict and that worldwide geopolitical conditions, economic conditions, financial markets, and foreign exchange rates remain steady.

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KFY YoY Financials

Q4 2026 vs Q4 2025, source: SEC Filings

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KFY Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

Q4 25 Q4 26

“I am very pleased with our quarterly performance. This marks our fifth consecutive quarter of top-line growth, underscoring the strength of our strategy and the increasing relevance of our solutions – all amid an uneven economic environment. In addition to increased momentum across our broader offerings, I am particularly encouraged by double-digit growth in Professional Search & Interim, reflecting the depth and breadth of our solutions.”

— Gary D. Burnison, Q4 2026 Earnings Press Release

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