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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Korn Ferry (KFY) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Rating · 90D
▼ Bearish
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 5184 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
17.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$3.98B
mid-cap
Summary
Korn Ferry (KFY) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Korn Ferry outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Korn Ferry is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $3.98B.
For KFY, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 17.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 25.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Cross-section · 2026-10-16
How KFY ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-07-31
Korn Ferry (KFY) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Employment Agencies peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | KFY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.98B | – |
| P/E Ratio | 13.83x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 2.00x | – |
| Dividend Yield | 2.73% | – |
| EPS | $5.28 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $36.55 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $54.76 | – |
| FCF/Share | $5.84 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | KFY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 14.0% | – |
| ROA | 7.3% | – |
| ROIC | 12.3% | – |
| Operating Margin | 12.9% | – |
| Net Margin | 9.4% | – |
| EBT Margin | 13.1% | – |
| Tax Rate | 27.4% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | KFY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.37x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 0.91x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 1.91x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 4.1x | – |
| Working Capital | $948M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | KFY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $404M | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $319M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$85M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 14.1% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 14.0% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 10.7% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.9% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | KFY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.78x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 4.9x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 15.4x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 75 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | KFY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.99B | – |
| Operating Income | $385M | – |
| Net Income | $280M | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | KFY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.99 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 37.7% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 55M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 11.9% | – |
| EPS Growth | 12.6% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.64B | 42.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $801M | 21.0% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $615M | 16.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.82B | 47.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $641M | 16.8% of assets |
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Industry Peers · Services-Employment Agencies
Korn Ferry (KFY) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Korn Ferry (Services-Employment Agencies): 3 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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FAQ
Korn Ferry (KFY) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Korn Ferry (KFY) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Korn Ferry outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Korn Ferry stock predictions?
For KFY, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 17.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 25.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Korn Ferry forecasts updated?
Korn Ferry forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Korn Ferry's industry peers?
3 issuers in our coverage, KFY included, share the SEC industry code Services-Employment Agencies. The largest are: Gee Group Inc. (JOB), Syra Health Corp (SYRA).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.