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Korn Ferry (KFY) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Korn Ferry (KFY) reported Q1 2027 earnings with fee revenue of $756.5M, up 7% YoY, and adjusted EBITDA of $128.2M, up 7% YoY. Adjusted EPS grew 9% to $1.43. Backlog increased 14% to $1.92B. The company completed the AMS acquisition, expecting $40M in incremental EBITDA. Management guided Q2 fee revenue to $860M-$878M and adjusted EPS to $1.30-$1.40. CEO Burnison highlighted growth in search and workforce solutions, and integration of AMS.

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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$KFYBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

Earnings beat and strong guidance may drive short‑term buying pressure; integration risks remain.

02

Market read

Korn Ferry's earnings and guidance are material for investors in the talent solutions sector.

03

What to watch

Potential macro headwinds in China could dampen APAC growth despite reported increase.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: same-day release

Background

Korn Ferry announced its Q1 FY27 results and provided Q2 guidance after completing the AMS acquisition.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$KFYBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q1 FY27 earnings released with fee revenue $756.5M (+7% YoY) and adjusted EPS $1.43 (+9% YoY), plus Q2 guidance.

Expected impact

Potential price appreciation ahead of market close as investors digest growth and guidance.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue beat and raised guidance indicate momentum; market may price in higher multiples.

Market effects

Sector

Positive signals for the professional services and talent solutions sector.

Regional

Americas and EMEA fee revenue growth may boost regional market sentiment.

Global

Highlights demand for workforce solutions globally, supporting related stocks.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If integration costs of the AMS acquisition exceed expectations, guidance may be overly optimistic.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Gary D. Burnison

    Chief Executive Officer of Korn Ferry

  • Acquired Company
    AMS

    Workforce solutions firm acquired on Sept. 1, 2026

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