Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Korn/Ferry (KFY) have what it takes?
Here is how Korn/Ferry (KFY) and Everpure (P) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Korn Ferry (KFY) M&A Call Transcript
Korn Ferry remains a buy as Q4 2026 results confirm improving earnings, strong fee revenue growth, and robust Search and Professional Search & Interim segments. KFY's Executive Search and Professional Search & Interim segments delivered higher pricing, margin expansion, and quality growth, offsetting only modest volume recovery. The We Are Korn Ferry strategy is driving cross-solution referrals, with estimated remaining fees up 10% y/y and strong wallet share gains among key clients.
Korn/Ferry (KFY) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Here is how Korn/Ferry (KFY) and Priority Technology (PRTH) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
KFY's Q4 call highlighted a regional reporting shift, stronger cross-selling and search momentum despite uneven macro pressure.
Korn Ferry (KFY) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Korn Ferry remains a "Buy" as resilient executive search and productivity gains drive solid Q4 results and improving outlook. KFY's $1.9 billion backlog, up 10% YoY, underpins revenue visibility amid macro recovery and sector-specific strength, especially in technology and professional search. AI disruption fears persist, but KFY's leadership-focused consulting and executive search show no evidence of impact; valuation remains attractive at 11x ex-cash earnings.
Korn/Ferry (KFY) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.4 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.37 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.32 per share a year ago.