KFY
Korn Ferry
NYSE: KFY · INDUSTRIALS · STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
$84.69
+1.18% today
Updated 2026-07-29
Market cap
$3.97B
P/E ratio
14.95
P/S ratio
1.37x
EPS (TTM)
$5.22
Dividend yield
2.53%
52W range
$58 – $80
Volume
0.6M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B7.5
Quality
B+6.0
Profitability
B6.7
Valuation
B5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.5
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$81.00
-4.36%
12-Month target
$63.07
-25.53%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$64.30
Margin of safety
+2.94%
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $271.87M — positive
+ Debt/equity 0.30x — low leverage
Risks
No major risks identified
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.86B | $2.80B | $2.76B | $2.94B | $2.91B |
| Net income | $209.53M | $169.15M | $246.06M | $277.43M | $73.13M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $5.22 |
| Free cash flow | $273.51M | $228.81M | $301.88M | $324.29M | $271.87M |
| Profit margin | 7.32% | 6.05% | 8.91% | 9.44% | 9.54% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Korn Ferry trades at $84.69. representing a P/E of 14.95x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 61/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.50, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $2.91B. with profit margins at 9.54%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $64.30.
Frequently asked questions
What is Korn Ferry's stock price?
Korn Ferry (KFY) trades at $84.69, on a P/E of 15.0x and a P/S of 1.4x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Korn Ferry overvalued?
Korn Ferry carries a Smart Value Score of 61/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $64.30 versus the $84.69 price, a 2.9% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Korn Ferry (KFY)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $81.00, about 4.4% below the current $84.69. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Korn Ferry (KFY)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $64.30, a +2.9% margin of safety versus today's $84.69. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Korn Ferry's revenue?
Korn Ferry's trailing twelve-month revenue is $2.91B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Korn Ferry's Altman Z-Score is 2.50, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustrySTAFFING & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.37x
ROE13.41%
Beta1.22
50D MA$70.25
200D MA$66.93
Shares out0.05B
Float0.05B
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Avg volume0.6M
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