Korn Ferry Reports Strong Q3 FY'26 Results with 7% Revenue Growth and Positive Q4 Outlook
KFY is trading near its 52-week low of $58.95 (7.9% above the low).
Summary
Korn Ferry announced strong third-quarter fiscal year 2026 results, with fee revenue up 7% and diluted EPS up 12% year-over-year, alongside a positive outlook for the fourth quarter.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · KFY
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Strong Q3 FY'26 Financial Performance
Korn Ferry reported Q3 FY'26 fee revenue of $717.4 million, an increase of 7% year-over-year. Net income attributable to Korn Ferry rose 12% to $65.3 million, and diluted earnings per share increased 12% to $1.23.
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Positive Q4 FY'26 Outlook
The company provided a positive outlook for Q4 FY'26, expecting fee revenue in the range of $730 million to $750 million and diluted earnings per share between $1.34 and $1.40.
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Broad-Based Growth Across Solutions
All solution segments contributed to revenue growth, with Executive Search up 13%, Professional Search & Interim and Consulting both up 5%, Digital up 4%, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) up 3% year-over-year.
Analysis · KFY · Trade & Services
Korn Ferry's official 8-K filing confirms robust third-quarter fiscal year 2026 results, building on earlier news reports of strong performance. The company delivered solid year-over-year growth across all key financial metrics, including a 7% increase in fee revenue and a 12% rise in net income and diluted EPS. This broad-based strength, with all solution segments contributing to revenue growth, indicates healthy business momentum. The positive outlook for Q4 FY'26 further reinforces confidence in the company's near-term trajectory, suggesting continued operational strength.
At the time of this filing, KFY was trading at $63.60 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.3B. The 52-week trading range was $58.95 to $78.50. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.