Post-earnings recap
Reported
Wed, Sep 9, 2026
EPS actual
$1.43
EPS est.
$1.35
EPS surprise
+5.93%
1-day move
-1.11%
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Korn Ferry's earnings report indicates solid growth in fee revenue and adjusted EBITDA, which reflects the company's strong performance in its Workforce Solutions and Search segments. Despite beating EPS expectations, the stock reacted negatively, declining by 1.1%, possibly due to the lack of detailed forward guidance. The recent acquisition may enhance future revenue stability, but investor sentiment appears cautious.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $1.43 | N/A | +5.93% |
| Fee Revenue | $756 million | N/A | N/A |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $128 million | N/A | +7% |
Management expressed optimism about the company's growth, highlighting strong performance in new business segments. They anticipate continued revenue growth in the upcoming quarter.
Korn Ferry achieved 7% year-over-year fee revenue growth.
Management expects Q2 FY27 fee revenue to range between $860 million and $878 million.
New business growth was strong at 12% year-over-year.