Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) Receives $78.50 Average Price Target from Analysts

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) has earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the five analysts that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and four have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $78.50.

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded Korn/Ferry International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, September 5th. UBS Group raised their price target on shares of Korn/Ferry International from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Truist Financial lifted their price objective on Korn/Ferry International from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Korn/Ferry International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Finally, Robert W. Baird increased their target price on Korn/Ferry International from $84.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th.

Key Headlines Impacting Korn/Ferry International

Here are the key news stories impacting Korn/Ferry International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Korn Ferry reported adjusted first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings of $1.43 per share, exceeding the $1.35–$1.36 analyst consensus. Revenue reached approximately $764.6 million, above expectations of $737.7 million and up 6.9% year over year. Korn/Ferry Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management said the quarter marked the company’s sixth consecutive period of top-line growth, highlighting continued business momentum and demand for its consulting services. First-quarter fee revenue was $756.5 million. Korn Ferry Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared another quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share, payable October 15 to shareholders of record September 22. The dividend supports Korn Ferry’s shareholder-return profile and was described by management as reflecting confidence in the company’s long-term outlook. Korn Ferry Board Declared Quarterly Cash Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts characterized the quarter as solid while flagging that the labor market may be approaching an inflection point, suggesting that employment and consulting demand trends will remain important catalysts for KFY. Korn Ferry: Another Solid Quarter As Labor Market Approaches Inflection Point
• Negative Sentiment: Korn Ferry guided to second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.30–$1.40, below the $1.45 consensus estimate. The cautious outlook is the primary reason the stock moved lower despite the first-quarter earnings and revenue beats. Korn Ferry Shares Slip on Weaker Q2 Earnings Guidance

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Korn/Ferry International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in KFY. Tidal Investments LLC raised its position in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 27.6% in the second quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 312,031 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $20,775,000 after buying an additional 67,495 shares during the last quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP boosted its position in Korn/Ferry International by 14.7% during the second quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 70,131 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $4,669,000 after acquiring an additional 8,971 shares during the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC acquired a new position in Korn/Ferry International during the second quarter worth about $64,000. IFP Advisors Inc grew its stake in Korn/Ferry International by 80.7% during the 2nd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 947 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $63,000 after acquiring an additional 423 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Allworth Financial LP grew its stake in Korn/Ferry International by 111.6% during the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,219 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $81,000 after acquiring an additional 643 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.82% of the company’s stock.

Korn/Ferry International Stock Down 0.9%

KFY stock opened at $81.31 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $4.44 billion, a PE ratio of 15.52 and a beta of 1.19. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a quick ratio of 1.94 and a current ratio of 1.94. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $80.77 and its 200 day moving average is $71.20. Korn/Ferry International has a one year low of $58.95 and a one year high of $87.51.

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, September 9th. The business services provider reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.36 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $764.62 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $737.66 million. Korn/Ferry International had a net margin of 9.44% and a return on equity of 14.34%. The company’s revenue was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.26 earnings per share. Korn/Ferry International has set its Q2 2027 guidance at 1.300-1.400 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Korn/Ferry International will post 6.04 EPS for the current year.

Korn/Ferry International Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 22nd will be paid a $0.55 dividend. This represents a $2.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 22nd. Korn/Ferry International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 41.98%.

About Korn/Ferry International

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.