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KFY

Korn Ferry

KFY Q1 2027 earnings

Published Sep 9, 2026

AI summary

  • Adjusted EPS beat consensus.
  • Korn Ferry reported first quarter fee revenue of $756.5 million, a 7% increase compared to the prior year.
  • Net income rose 4% to $69.0 million, while adjusted diluted earnings per share grew 9% to $1.43.
  • Growth was driven by double-digit revenue increases in the Search and Workforce Solutions segments.
  • The company expects Q2 fiscal 2027 fee revenue between $860 million and $878 million.

Results vs analyst consensus

Revenue

Reported

$757M

Consensus not captured before release

+6.8% YoY

Adjusted EPS

Reported · adjusted diluted earnings per share

$1.43

Consensus $1.36

Beat by $0.07

GAAP EPS: $1.32

Consensus: Yahoo Finance · Q1 2027 · EPS estimate at release
Revenue display rounded; difference uses exact result.

Next quarter outlook

No guidance in this release.

What to watch

  • Net income growth was partially offset by higher compensation, benefits, and general administrative expenses.
  • The company incurred $7.6 million in integration and acquisition costs during the quarter.
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Source: Korn Ferry press release · SEC Form 8-K exhibit 99.1

Figures as stated in the company’s release; consensus from the provider named above. Not financial advice.