Korn Ferry Reports Strong Q4 & FY26 Results, Announces $78.8M Share Buyback
KFY is trading near its 52-week low of $58.95 (13% above the low) on elevated volume (2.1× avg).
Summary
Korn Ferry reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results, with significant revenue and EPS growth, alongside a substantial $78.8 million in share repurchases during the quarter. The company also provided positive Q1 FY27 guidance.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · KFY
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Strong Q4 & Full-Year Financials
Reported Q4 FY'26 fee revenue of $759.8 million (up 7% YoY) and full-year fee revenue of $2.9 billion (up 7% YoY). Diluted EPS for Q4 was $1.39 and $5.22 for the full year.
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Significant Share Repurchase
The company repurchased 1,240,458 shares for $78.8 million during Q4 FY'26, demonstrating a strong commitment to shareholder returns.
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Growing Revenue Pipeline
Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts increased 10% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, indicating future business momentum.
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Positive Q1 FY27 Outlook
Provided Q1 FY'27 guidance with expected fee revenue between $725 million and $745 million, and diluted EPS ranging from $1.32 to $1.38.
Analysis · KFY · Trade & Services
Korn Ferry's strong Q4 and full-year performance, marked by 7% fee revenue growth and increased diluted EPS, indicates solid operational execution. The substantial $78.8 million share buyback in Q4, representing over 2% of the company's market capitalization, demonstrates management's confidence and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The 10% year-over-year increase in estimated remaining fees under existing contracts also points to continued business momentum.
At the time of this filing, KFY was trading at $66.84 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.5B. 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.