| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 764.62 | 6.9% |
| Total Income | 764.62 | 6.9% |
| Expenditure | 671.24 | 6.2% |
| PBT | 94.15 | 1.6% |
| Net Profit | 68.97 | 3.5% |
| OPM | 12.21% | 0.55pp |
| NPM | 9.02% | 0.29pp |
| EPS | 1.35 | 5.5% |
Korn Ferry Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
09 Sept 2026 · 9 Sept, 4:26 pm
Summary
Korn Ferry announced first quarter fiscal year 2027 results, reporting fee revenue of $756.5 million, a 7% increase year-over-year. This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of top-line growth, with all regions contributing, particularly Search and Workforce Solutions. Net income attributable to Korn Ferry rose 4% to $69.0 million, while Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% to $128.2 million, maintaining a 17.0% margin. Management expressed satisfaction with the quarterly performance, highlighting the momentum and durability of the business, and the strategic integration of AMS.
Key Highlights
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Korn Ferry reported Q1 FY'27 fee revenue of $756.5 million, an increase of 7% year-over-year at both actual and constant currency.
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This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of top-line growth for Korn Ferry.
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Fee revenue grew in all regions year-over-year, led by double-digit growth in Search and Workforce Solutions of 10% and 11%, respectively.
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Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts at the end of the first quarter were $1.9 billion, up 14% year-over-year.
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Net income attributable to Korn Ferry was $69.0 million, an increase of 4% year-over-year, with a margin of 9.1%.
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Adjusted EBITDA was $128.2 million, an increase of 7% year-over-year, with a margin of 17.0%.
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Diluted and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.32 and $1.43 in Q1 FY'27, up 5% and 9% year-over-year, respectively.
Management Comments
Gary D. Burnison
I am very pleased with our quarterly performance. This marks our sixth consecutive quarter of top-line growth, demonstrating the momentum and durability of our business, as well as the sustaining value we are creating for our clients. With AMS now part of Korn Ferry, we have brought together two iconic brands to create a global leader in talent and organizational consulting. AMS is a world-class firm that complements and meaningfully expands our Workforce Solutions and propels our We Are Korn Ferry strategy—to be the world’s conductor of talent and organizational orchestration. AMS brings profound operational capability, delivering technology-enabled talent solutions at scale, supported by long-term contracted client relationships. And at the heart of this combination is a belief that defines Korn Ferry: people are the catalyst for organizational success. I could not be more excited about our future.
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