Korn Ferry Q1 FY27: Fee Revenue Up 7%, Guides Q2 Above Consensus
KFY sits 44% above its 52-week low of $58.95.
Summary
Korn Ferry reported Q1 FY27 fee revenue of $756.5M, up 7% YoY, with adjusted diluted EPS of $1.43 beating consensus. The company guided Q2 FY27 fee revenue to $860M-$878M, reflecting the first full quarter of AMS contribution.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · KFY
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Q1 FY27 Results Beat Expectations
Fee revenue of $756.5M, up 7% YoY, with adjusted diluted EPS of $1.43 versus $1.31 in Q1 FY26 and consensus of $1.38. Net income attributable to Korn Ferry was $69.0M, up 4% YoY.
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Q2 FY27 Guidance Above Consensus
Fee revenue guided to $860M-$878M, adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.8%-17.2%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.30-$1.40. Guidance includes two months of AMS contribution following the September 1 closing.
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Forward Revenue Visibility Strengthens
Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts reached $1.915B, up 14% YoY, while new business of $832.3M was up 12% YoY. Fee earner new business productivity rose to $1,840K from $1,610K.
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AMS Integration Costs Impact Margins
Integration/acquisition costs were $7.6M in Q1 FY27 versus $1.5M in Q1 FY26, reflecting the AMS acquisition. Adjusted EBITDA margin held flat at 17.0% despite these costs.
Analysis · KFY · Trade & Services
Korn Ferry delivered its sixth consecutive quarter of top-line growth with fee revenue of $756.5M, up 7% year-over-year, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.43, beating the $1.38 consensus. The company guided Q2 FY27 fee revenue to $860M-$878M, implying roughly 14-16% year-over-year growth, with adjusted diluted EPS of $1.30-$1.40. The guidance includes two months of AMS contribution following the September 1 closing of the $1.1B acquisition. Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts jumped 14% to $1.915B, signaling strong forward revenue visibility. The balance sheet remains solid with $800.9M in cash and $398.8M in long-term debt, providing ample liquidity to fund the AMS integration.
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