Korn Ferry (KFY) lifts dividend 15% to $0.55, sixth year of growth
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Korn Ferry announced that its Board of Directors has raised the quarterly cash dividend from $0.48 per share to $0.55 per share, a 15% increase. The Board also declared a $0.55 per share cash dividend payable on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 27, 2026.
The new rate implies an indicated annual dividend of $2.20 per share and marks the company’s sixth consecutive year of dividend growth. The Board emphasized that future dividends will remain at its discretion and will depend on earnings, capital needs, financial condition, debt terms and other relevant factors.
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Korn Ferry lifts its quarterly dividend 15%, extending a six-year growth streak.
Korn Ferry increased its quarterly dividend from $0.48 to $0.55 per share, a 15% raise that implies an indicated annual dividend of $2.20 per share. Management highlights six consecutive years of dividend growth, signaling an ongoing commitment to returning cash to shareholders.
The company frames this policy within a disciplined approach, noting that future dividends will depend on earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and indebtedness terms. The Board also reserves the right to amend, revoke or suspend the dividend policy, so the actual trajectory of payouts will depend on business performance and future Board decisions.
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Item 9.01
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 5, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Korn Ferry (the “Company”) (i) approved an increase in the Company's quarterly dividend policy from $0.48 per share to $0.55 per share, and (ii) declared a cash dividend of $0.55 per share that will be paid on April 15, 2026 to holders of the Company’s common stock of record at the close of business on March 27, 2026. A copy of the press release announcing such action is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The declaration and payment of future dividends under the quarterly dividend policy will be at the discretion of the Board and will depend upon many factors, including the Company’s earnings, capital requirements, financial conditions, the terms of the Company’s indebtedness and other factors that the Board may deem to be relevant. The Company may amend, revoke or suspend the dividend policy at any time and for any reason at its discretion.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release, dated March 5, 2026. | ||||
| Exhibit 104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101). | ||||
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: March 5, 2026 | /s/ Robert P. Rozek | |||||||
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| Name: | Robert P. Rozek | |||||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Corporate Officer | |||||||
Exhibit 99.1
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| Media: Dan Gugler, (310) 226-2645 | |||||
Korn Ferry Board Authorizes Quarterly Dividend Increase for Sixth Consecutive Year
Dividend Increases 15% to $0.55 Per Share
LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2026 – Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY), a global consulting firm, today announced its Board of Directors has approved a 15% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising the quarterly dividend from $0.48 per share to $0.55 per share. This dividend will be payable on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 27, 2026. This represents an indicated annual dividend of $2.20 per share.
“We are pleased to announce a 15 percent per share increase to our quarterly dividend, bringing it to $0.55,” said Gary D. Burnison, CEO, Korn Ferry. “This marks our sixth consecutive year of dividend growth. Our ability to consistently return capital to shareholders underscores the durability of our business and our disciplined, long-term focus on creating sustainable shareholder value.”
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this Press Release that relate to Korn Ferry’s goals, strategies, future plans and expectations, and other statements of future events or conditions are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words such as “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “may”, “should”, “will”, “likely”, and “confidence”, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Such statements are based on current expectations; actual results in future periods may differ materially from those currently expected or desired because of a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond the control of Korn Ferry, including global and local political and economic developments, demand fluctuations, and those risks and uncertainties included in Korn Ferry’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the factors described in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025. Korn Ferry disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by applicable law.
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FAQ
What dividend change did Korn Ferry (KFY) announce?
Korn Ferry increased its quarterly cash dividend from $0.48 to $0.55 per share, a 15% raise. This higher dividend reflects the Board’s updated quarterly dividend policy and translates into a larger regular cash return for shareholders holding common stock on the record date.
When will Korn Ferry’s new $0.55 dividend be paid and who qualifies?
The $0.55 per share dividend will be paid on April 15, 2026. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 27, 2026 will be eligible to receive this cash dividend on their Korn Ferry common stock holdings.
What is Korn Ferry’s new indicated annual dividend after the increase?
After raising the quarterly dividend to $0.55 per share, Korn Ferry’s indicated annual dividend is $2.20 per share. This figure is simply four times the new quarterly rate and helps investors gauge the company’s expected yearly cash payouts before any future Board changes.
How many years in a row has Korn Ferry raised its dividend?
Korn Ferry stated that this latest increase marks its sixth consecutive year of dividend growth. That track record indicates a multi-year pattern of raising shareholder payouts, although the company still emphasizes that all future dividends remain subject to Board discretion and business conditions.
Are Korn Ferry’s future dividends guaranteed under its dividend policy?
Future dividends are not guaranteed. Korn Ferry’s Board retains full discretion and will consider earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and debt terms. The company expressly notes it may amend, revoke or suspend the dividend policy at any time and for any reason it deems appropriate.
What factors will Korn Ferry consider before declaring future dividends?
The Board will evaluate the company’s earnings, capital requirements, overall financial condition and the terms of its indebtedness before declaring dividends. It may also consider other factors it deems relevant, meaning dividend levels could change if business performance or financial needs shift materially.