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Korn Ferry KFY Q1 2027 earnings

Reported September 9, 2026 · Before market open

Revenue$756.5MBeat by $18.8M
EPS$1.43Beat by $0.07
Revenue estimate$737.7M
EPS estimate$1.36
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.
Gary D. Burnison

Next report

Dec 8, 2026 (in 3 months)
Revenue estimate$844.6M
EPS estimate$1.36

Financials

Q1 2027

Income statement

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Revenue$764.6M+6.9%
Operating income$93.4M+11.9%
Net income$69.0M+3.5%
EPS (diluted)$1.32+4.8%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$800.9M+16.9%
Total debt$597.8M+6.0%
Total equity$2.0B+5.4%
Total assets$3.8B+5.1%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$247.6M-4.3%
CapEx$17.9M-20.7%
Free cash flow-$265.6M-2.1%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

as of 09/18/26
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Market cap$4.21B+9.3%
Enterprise value$4B+7.4%
P/E15×-0.3×
P/S1.4×0.0×

Profitability

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Operating margin12.9%+0.2pp
Net margin9.4%+0.4pp
FCF margin10.7%+0.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity14.4%+0.7pp
Debt / equity0.3×0.0×
Current ratio2.4×+0.2×

Segments

By geography

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AMERICAS$447.6M+9.6%
EMEA$229.6M+3.9%
APAC$87.5M+1.5%

By product

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Fee revenue$756.5M+6.8%
Reimbursed out-of-pocket engagement expenses$8.1M

FAQ

When did Korn Ferry report Q1 2027 earnings?
Korn Ferry (KFY) reported Q1 2027 earnings on September 9, 2026 before market open.
What were Korn Ferry's Q1 2027 revenue and EPS?
Korn Ferry reported revenue of $756.5M and eps of $1.43 for Q1 2027.
Did Korn Ferry beat estimates in Q1 2027?
Revenue beat the consensus estimate of $737.7M by $18.8M. EPS beat the consensus estimate of $1.36 by $0.07.
How did Korn Ferry's Q1 2027 results compare year-over-year?
Compared to the same quarter a year prior, revenue grew 5.7% from $715.5M a year earlier and eps grew 9.2% from $1.31.
Where can I find Korn Ferry's Q1 2027 SEC filings?
You can read the 8-K earnings release (0000056679-26-000023) and the 10-Q periodic report (0000056679-26-000031) directly on SEC EDGAR. The filing index links above go to sec.gov.