Korn Ferry (KFY) Financials
Key financial figures for Korn Ferry (Q1 2027).
Korn Ferry grew fee revenue 7% year-over-year to $756.5 million in Q1 FY2027, its sixth consecutive quarter of top-line growth, and closed the acquisition of Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) on September 1, 2026. Fee revenue of $756.5 million rose 7% year-over-year at both actual and constant currency, marking a sixth consecutive quarter of growth. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.32 (up 5% YoY) and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.43 (up 9% YoY), both ahead of Wall Street estimates of roughly $1.36 adjusted. Adjusted EBITDA was $128.2 million, up 7% YoY, at a 17% margin. On the outlook: For Q2 FY2027, Korn Ferry guided to fee revenue of $860-878 million, adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.8%-17.2%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.30-$1.40, with the range including the AMS acquisition's contribution for September and October only. Figures are for Q1 FY2027, as Korn Ferry reported them.
- Revenue
- $765M
- Net Income
- $69M
- EPS
- $1.35
- Total Assets
- $3.8B
- Operating Cash Flow
- -$248M
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2027 | $765M | $69M | $1.32 | 13.32% | -$266M |
| Q4 FY2026 | $768M | $73M | $1.39 | 13.21% | $272M |
| Q3 FY2026 | $725M | $65M | $1.23 | 12.55% | $212M |
| Q2 FY2026 | $730M | $72M | $1.36 | 13.53% | $101M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $716M | $67M | $1.26 | 11.66% | -$260M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2.9B | $277M | $5.22 | 12.75% | $324M |
| FY2025 | $2.8B | $246M | $4.60 | 12.61% | $302M |
| FY2024 | $2.8B | $169M | $3.23 | 10.07% | $229M |
Frequently asked questions
What was Korn Ferry's revenue last quarter?
Korn Ferry reported revenue of $764.6 million for Q1 FY2027, up 6.9% from the same period a year earlier.
Is Korn Ferry profitable?
Yes. Korn Ferry reported net income of $69.0 million for Q1 FY2027, a net margin of 9.02% on revenue.
How has Korn Ferry's margin trended?
Operating margin was 13.32% in Q1 FY2027, compared with 11.66% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did Korn Ferry generate?
Korn Ferry generated free cash flow of -$265.6 million in Q1 FY2027, after capital expenditure.
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