Korn Ferry Stock Price, News & Analysis

Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) announced its participation in the William Blair 45th Annual Growth Stock Conference scheduled for June 4, 2025. The company's EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Corporate Officer Robert Rozek will deliver a presentation at 1:40 p.m. EDT. The event will be accessible to the public through a live broadcast and will also be available on Korn Ferry's Investor Relations website, with an audio replay option available after the event.

Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) has been named America's best executive recruiting firm by Forbes Magazine, marking its eighth top ranking in nine years. The company achieved this recognition through a comprehensive survey conducted by Forbes and Statista, involving over 16,700 participants including recruiters, HR managers, hiring managers, and job candidates between November 2024 and January 2025.

The company was featured in two prestigious lists: the executive recruiting list (top 175 companies filling positions with salaries ≥$100,000) and the professional recruiting list (top 225 companies filling positions with salaries <$100,000). CEO Gary Burnison highlighted the company's role in addressing current workforce challenges, including labor supply/demand imbalances, workforce reskilling, and talent development.

Korn Ferry (KFY) reported flat Q3 FY'25 fee revenue of $668.7 million (2% increase on constant currency). The company achieved net income of $58.4 million with an 8.7% margin, showing a slight 10bps decrease year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $114.5 million with a 17.1% margin, up 190bps from the previous year.

Key performance highlights include: RPO fee revenue increased 4% year-over-year, with new business of $210 million (64% from new clients). Diluted and adjusted EPS were $1.10 and $1.19 respectively. The company repurchased 237,000 shares for $17.9 million during the quarter.

Looking ahead, Q4 FY'25 guidance projects fee revenue between $680-700 million, with diluted EPS expected at $1.20-1.28 and adjusted diluted EPS at $1.22-1.30.

Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has announced a significant 30% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.48 per share, marking the fifth consecutive year of dividend growth. The dividend will be paid on April 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 27, 2025.

The new dividend rate translates to an indicated annual dividend of $1.92 per share. CEO Gary D. Burnison stated that this increase reflects the company's continued confidence in their business operations.

Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has scheduled its third quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings release and webcast for March 11, 2025. The company will issue a press release containing financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2025, before market opening. This will be followed by a live webcast at 12:00 pm EDT, which will include an audio presentation and accompanying slides accessible through the investor relations section of Korn Ferry's website.

Fortune and Korn Ferry have released their 2025 World's Most Admired Companies (WMAC) list, with Apple maintaining its top position for the 18th consecutive year. The 27th annual ranking features 229 U.S.-based companies, 59 European firms, and 26 from the Asia/Pacific region, spanning over 50 industries.

The top five companies are Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and Berkshire Hathaway. Four new entrants joined the top 50: Caterpillar (#40), ServiceNow (#42), Taiwan Semiconductor (#45), and Novo Nordisk (#46). Computer software, general merchandisers, megabanks, and pharmaceuticals led with four companies each.

The ranking was based on surveys of over 3,300 executives across 650 companies, evaluating nine attributes including global business effectiveness, talent management, investment value, innovation, asset management, and environmental responsibility. Companies were selected for their financial stability, strong management, and global reach.

Korn Ferry (KFY) reported Q2 FY'25 results with fee revenue of $674.4 million, down 4% year-over-year but flat sequentially. Operating income reached $87.5 million with a 13.0% margin, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of improved profitability. Net income was $60.8 million with diluted EPS of $1.14 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.21.

The company's Adjusted EBITDA was $117.0 million with a 17.4% margin, representing a 340bps increase from the previous year. During the quarter, Korn Ferry repurchased 456,250 shares for $32.6 million and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share. The company also completed the acquisition of Trilogy, expanding its interim professional offerings in EMEA.

Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has announced it will release its second quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The company will issue a press release before market opening, followed by a live webcast at 12:00 pm EST. The earnings presentation will include an audio webcast and accompanying slides, accessible through the investor relations section of Korn Ferry's website.