Is KFY a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, KORN FERRY (KFY) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 45.9/100. It is ranked #2,097 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 51/100, Momentum 36/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for KFY?

KORN FERRY (KFY) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 45.9 ranks it #2,097 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is KFY in?

KORN FERRY operates in the Industrials sector (Business Services industry) with a market cap of $3.25 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does KFY pay a dividend?

Yes, KFY pays a dividend with a current yield of 2.80%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $28.00 in annual dividend income.

What is KFY's P/E ratio?

KFY has a trailing P/E ratio of 12.87x. The Industrials sector average is 28.3x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is KFY?

KFY's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 25.0%. ROE: 12.7% vs sector average 8.9%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is KFY valued compared to peers?

KFY's value factor score is 51/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 12.9x, EV/EBITDA 9.7x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is KFY's debt level?

KFY's debt-to-equity ratio is 97%. Sector average: 70%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

KFY has a beta of 0.75, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 80/100.

Does KFY have high short interest?

KFY's short interest factor score is 31/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

KFY Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Reduce (Score 45.9/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
KFY	-5.35%	-4.47%	-3.29%	-8.32%	-3.81%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLI	-0.39%	+4.73%	+0.88%	+10.57%	+38.89%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-5.28%	-8.07%	-3.63%	-7.95%	-33.34%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-4.96%	-9.20%	-4.17%	-18.89%	-42.71%	-	-	-

Metric	KFY	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	12.9x	-55%
EV/EBITDA	9.7x	+70%
Price / Book	1.6x

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STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc.	64	43	96	73	-	93.3%	63.1%	53.8%	-	30.0x	$3.8B	VS
TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.	62	50	97	71	6.4x	91.9%	67.0%	32.8%	-	0.0x	$2.5B	VS
TEN TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD	61	50	86	75	7.6x	42.1%	97.8%	22.6%	-	103.0x	$1.2B	VS
HAFN Hafnia Ltd	60	42	79	77	-	439.1%	48.5%	27.0%	-	0.0x	$3.8B	VS
TPH Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.	57	50	67	66	13.6x	8.8%	47.5%	7.9%	-26.0%	50.0x	$4.0B	VS
GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP	57	50	69	70	16.3x	13.5%	22.2%	8.1%	14.8%	73.0x	$1.1B	VS
SOBO South Bow Corp	57	39	79	66	22.0x	48.4%	82.3%	14.9%	-	219.0x	$6.8B	VS
IMPP Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands	54	44	98	58	2.8x	47.7%	100.0%	34.0%	-19.7%	0.0x	$156M	VS
CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.	52	48	58	69	59.3x	-	53.4%	-0.3%	7.7%	-	$1.2B	VS
IMXI International Money Express, Inc.	52	50	73	52	11.6x	25.5%	0.0%	6.4%	-9.7%	221.0x	$476M	VS
KFY KORN FERRY	46	50	51	36	12.9x	12.7%	25.0%	9.1%	6.2%	97.0x	$3.3B

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.3%	-	-	-	-	-	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-0.6%	-	-	-	-	-	12.1%	9.9%	10.7%	9.7%	3.5%
ROE %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROA %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%
ROIC %	16.3%	3.6%	14.6%	9.7%	15.1%	24.0%	13.5%	15.0%	13.3%	17.7%	9.7%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.3%

0.2%

0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.1%

FCF Margin %

-0.6%

12.1%

9.9%

10.7%

9.7%

3.5%

ROE %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

ROIC %

16.3%

3.6%

14.6%

9.7%

15.1%

24.0%

13.5%

15.0%

13.3%

17.7%

9.7%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$2.8B	$2.8B	$2.8B	$2.9B	$2.6B	$1.8B	$2.0B	$2.0B	$1.8B	$1.6B	$1.3B	$1.1B
	—	—	—	—	—	$440M	$549M	$539M	$495M	$479M	$390M	$335M
Gross Margin	25.0%	---	---	---	---	24.2%	27.8%	27.3%	27.2%	26.4%	28.9%	31.4%
	—	—	—	—	—	$62M	$55M	$46M	$49M	$47M	$36M	$28M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$2.4B	$2.6B	$2.5B	$2.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$340M	$346M	$213M	$316M	$470M	$156M	$176M	$141M	$208M	$114M	$53M	$114M
EBIT	$340M	$346M	$213M	$316M	$470M	$156M	$176M	$141M	$208M	$114M	$53M	$114M
EBITDA	$340M	$346M	$213M	$316M	$470M	$255M	$228M	$198M	$268M	$178M	$85M	$149M
Operating Margin	12.2%	12.5%	7.6%	11.1%	17.8%	8.6%	8.9%	7.1%	11.5%	7.4%	3.9%	10.7%
EBITDA Margin	12.2%	12.5%	7.6%	11.0%	17.8%	14.0%	11.6%	10.0%	14.8%	11.0%	6.3%	14.0%
	—	$345M	$223M	$296M	$433M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$94M	$50M	$83M	$102M	$48M	$44M	$30M	$70M	$29M	$19M	$34M
	$255M	$251M	$173M	$213M	$331M	$116M	$107M	$105M	$136M	$87M	$31M	$88M
Net Margin	9.1%	9.1%	6.2%	7.4%	12.5%	6.3%	5.4%	5.3%	7.5%	5.4%	2.3%	8.3%
	$1.25	$4.69	$3.25	$3.98	$6.04	$2.11	$1.91	$1.84	$2.39	$1.48	$0.58	$1.78
Diluted EPS	$1.25	$4.60	$3.23	$3.95	$5.98	$2.11	$1.91	$1.84	$2.39	$1.48	$0.58	$1.78
Weighted Avg Basic	—	52M	51M	51M	53M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	53M	51M	52M	53M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$2.8B

$2.9B

$2.6B

$1.8B

$2.0B

$1.8B

$1.6B

$1.3B

$1.1B

—

$440M

$549M

$539M

$495M

$479M

$390M

$335M

Gross Margin

25.0%

---

24.2%

27.8%

27.3%

27.2%

26.4%

28.9%

31.4%

—

$62M

$55M

$46M

$49M

$47M

$36M

$28M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$2.4B

$2.6B

$2.5B

$2.2B

—

$340M

$346M

$213M

$316M

$470M

$156M

$176M

$141M

$208M

$114M

$53M

$114M

EBIT

$340M

$346M

$213M

$316M

$470M

$156M

$176M

$141M

$208M

$114M

$53M

$114M

EBITDA

$340M

$346M

$213M

$316M

$470M

$255M

$228M

$198M

$268M

$178M

$85M

$149M

Operating Margin

12.2%

12.5%

7.6%

11.1%

17.8%

8.6%

8.9%

7.1%

11.5%

7.4%

3.9%

10.7%

EBITDA Margin

12.2%

12.5%

7.6%

11.0%

17.8%

14.0%

11.6%

10.0%

14.8%

11.0%

6.3%

14.0%

—

$345M

$223M

$296M

$433M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$94M

$50M

$83M

$102M

$48M

$44M

$30M

$70M

$29M

$19M

$34M

$255M

$251M

$173M

$213M

$331M

$116M

$107M

$105M

$136M

$87M

$31M

$88M

Net Margin

9.1%

6.2%

7.4%

12.5%

6.3%

5.4%

5.3%

7.5%

5.4%

2.3%

8.3%

$1.25

$4.69

$3.25

$3.98

$6.04

$2.11

$1.91

$1.84

$2.39

$1.48

$0.58

$1.78

Diluted EPS

$1.25

$4.60

$3.23

$3.95

$5.98

$2.11

$1.91

$1.84

$2.39

$1.48

$0.58

$1.78

Weighted Avg Basic

—

52M

51M

53M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

53M

51M

52M

53M

—

KORN FERRY (KFY) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does KORN FERRY Do?

Korn Ferry, together with its subsidiaries, provides organizational consulting services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Consulting, Digital, Executive Search, and RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) & Professional Search. The company provides executive search services to fill executive-level positions, such as board directors, chief executive officers, chief financial officers, chief operating officers, chief information officers, chief human resource officers, and other senior executive officers for clients in the industrial, financial services, life sciences/healthcare provider, consumer, technology, and educational/not-for-profit market sectors. It also offers organizational strategy, assessment and succession, leadership and professional development, and total reward services. In addition, the company provides RPO, project recruitment, professional search, and outsource recruiting solutions. Further, the company offers an artificial intelligence machine-learning platform to identify structures, roles, capabilities, and behaviours needed to generate insight and recommend action. It serves public and private companies, and middle market and emerging growth companies, as well as government and non-profit organizations. The company was formerly known as Korn/Ferry International and changed its name to Korn Ferry in January 2019. Korn Ferry was founded in 1969 and is based in Los Angeles, California. KORN FERRY (KFY) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Business Services industry. The company is led by CEO Gary D. Burnison and employs approximately 10,800 people, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With a market capitalization of $3.3B, KFY is one of the notable companies in the Industrials sector.

KORN FERRY (KFY) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, KORN FERRY receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 45.9/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.KFY ranks #2,097 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Industrials sector, KORN FERRY ranks #331 of 752 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Industrials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

KFY Stock Price and 52-Week Range

KORN FERRY (KFY) currently trades at $60.53. The stock lost $3.42 (5.3%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for KFY is $78.50, which means the stock is currently trading -22.9% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $58.95, putting the stock 2.7% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 661K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is KFY Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

KORN FERRY (KFY) carries a value factor score of 51/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 12.87x, compared to the Industrials sector average of 28.33x — a discount of 55%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.64x, versus the sector average of 2.23x. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.17x, compared to 0.50x for the average Industrials stock. On an enterprise value basis, KFY trades at 9.66x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.70x for the sector.

Overall, KFY's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

KORN FERRY Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

KORN FERRY (KFY) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 12.7%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 8.9%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 6.5% versus the sector average of 3.3%.

On a margin basis, KORN FERRY reports gross margins of 25.0%, compared to 35.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 12.2% (sector: 6.2%). Net profit margin stands at 9.1%, versus 3.9% for the average Industrials stock. Revenue growth is running at 6.2% on a trailing basis, compared to 6.4% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

KFY Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

KORN FERRY has a debt-to-equity ratio of 97.0%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 70.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 2.01x, indicating strong short-term liquidity. Total debt on the balance sheet is $398M. Cash and equivalents stand at $762M.

KFY has a beta of 0.75, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for KORN FERRY is 80/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

KORN FERRY Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, KORN FERRY reported revenue of $2.80B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.25. Net income for the quarter was $255M. Gross margin was 25.0%. Operating income came in at $340M.

In Q3 2026, KORN FERRY reported revenue of $725M and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.25. Net income for the quarter was $66M. Revenue grew 7.2% year-over-year compared to Q3 2025. Operating income came in at $91M.

In Q1 2026, KORN FERRY reported revenue of $716M and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.28. Net income for the quarter was $67M. Revenue grew 4.8% year-over-year compared to Q1 2025. Operating income came in at $83M.

In FY 2025, KORN FERRY reported revenue of $2.76B and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.69. Net income for the quarter was $251M. Revenue grew -1.2% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $346M.

Over the past 8 quarters, KORN FERRY has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $2.80B to $2.80B. Investors analyzing KFY stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

KFY Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

KORN FERRY (KFY) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.8%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in KFY stock would generate approximately $$280.00 in annual dividend income. The net margin of 9.1% provides reasonable coverage for the dividend, though investors should monitor payout sustainability.

KFY Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

KORN FERRY (KFY) has a momentum factor score of 36/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 31/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 31/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

KFY vs Competitors — Industrials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Industrials sector, KORN FERRY (KFY) ranks #331 out of 752 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places KFY in the upper half of all Industrials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include South Bow Corp (SOBO) with a score of 56.5/100, TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD (TEN) with a score of 61.4/100, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP (GLDD) with a score of 56.7/100, Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) with a score of 57.3/100, and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing KFY against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full KFY vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how KORN FERRY stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

KFY Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for KORN FERRY (KFY) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy KFY? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for KORN FERRY suggests caution. Momentum is weak at 36/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 80/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, KORN FERRY (KFY) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 45.9/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on KFY stock.

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