Korn Ferry officer proposes sale of 3,709 shares

Korn Ferry (KFY) reported fiscal Q1 fee revenue of $756.5M, up 7% YoY. Contracted fees rose 14% to $1.915B. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $128.2M, with a 17% margin. The company acquired AMS, adding $650M in annual fee revenue. Management expects Q2 fee revenue of $860M-$878M and adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.8%-17.2%.

Korn Ferry (KFY) completed an £850M acquisition of UK-based AMS, expanding its global reach. The deal, financed with cash, shares, and debt, adds new industries and recurring income. Q1 results showed 9% EPS growth. Risks include liquidity constraints and dilution from new shares issued. Hedge fund exposure increased, with BlackRock as the largest institutional investor.

Korn Ferry (KFY) completed an £850 million acquisition of UK-based AMS, expanding its global reach. The deal, financed with cash, shares, and borrowings, follows six consecutive quarters of revenue growth and a 9% increase in adjusted EPS. Risks include liquidity constraints and potential dilution from new shares issued. Institutional interest in KFY has slightly increased, with 31 hedge funds holding positions.

Korn Ferry (KFY) reported Q1 FY2027 revenue growth of 7% to $756.5M, with Workforce Solutions and Search segments up 11% and 10% respectively. Adjusted EPS rose 9% to $1.43. The company acquired AMS for $1.2B, but APAC revenue lagged and guidance fell below estimates, causing premarket share declines. Hedge fund interest increased slightly, with BlackRock as the largest institutional investor.

Korn Ferry has completed its $1.1 billion acquisition of AMS, a UK-based RPO and MSP firm. AMS generates $650 million in annual revenue and holds $1.5 billion in future contracts. The deal combines equity, cash, and Korn Ferry shares, expanding Korn Ferry's talent solutions and AI capabilities. According to Korn Ferry, the acquisition supports a shift toward long-term workforce advisory services.

Korn Ferry reported six consecutive quarters of revenue growth, driven by global strength and the acquisition of AMS, which expands its talent consulting capabilities. The company maintained 17% adjusted EBITDA margins and expects Q2 2027 revenue of $860M-$878M, including AMS contributions. Management anticipates long-term growth of 10-12%, with a focus on debt reduction and potential share buybacks. Geopolitical risks and economic uncertainty are noted as challenges.