Tidal Investments LLC Purchases 67,495 Shares of Korn/Ferry International $KFY

Tidal Investments LLC raised its position in shares of Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) by 27.6% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 312,031 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 67,495 shares during the quarter. Tidal Investments LLC owned 0.61% of Korn/Ferry International worth $20,775,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 31,860 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $2,103,000 after acquiring an additional 167 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 3.3% in the 4th quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 5,583 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $369,000 after purchasing an additional 178 shares in the last quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. raised its holdings in Korn/Ferry International by 2.9% in the 3rd quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 6,378 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $446,000 after purchasing an additional 179 shares during the period. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund lifted its position in Korn/Ferry International by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund now owns 27,555 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,819,000 after purchasing an additional 181 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund lifted its position in Korn/Ferry International by 1.7% during the fourth quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 12,013 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $793,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.82% of the company’s stock.

Korn/Ferry International Trading Down 3.8%

Shares of NYSE KFY opened at $78.03 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $80.94 and its two-hundred day moving average is $71.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a current ratio of 2.37 and a quick ratio of 1.94. Korn/Ferry International has a 1-year low of $58.95 and a 1-year high of $87.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.26 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.72 and a beta of 1.19.

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September 9th. The business services provider reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.36 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $764.62 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $737.66 million. Korn/Ferry International had a return on equity of 14.43% and a net margin of 9.36%.Korn/Ferry International’s revenue was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.26 earnings per share. Korn/Ferry International has set its Q2 2027 guidance at 1.300-1.400 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Korn/Ferry International will post 6.04 EPS for the current year.

Korn/Ferry International Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 22nd will be paid a $0.55 dividend. This represents a $2.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 22nd. Korn/Ferry International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 41.98%.

Korn/Ferry International News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Korn/Ferry International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Korn/Ferry reported fiscal Q1 2027 adjusted EPS of $1.43, above the approximately $1.35–$1.36 analyst consensus, while revenue rose 6.9% year over year to about $764.6 million, exceeding expectations of $737.7 million. The quarter marked the company’s sixth consecutive period of revenue growth. Korn Ferry Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target for KFY from $75 to $82 while maintaining a Neutral rating. The higher target reflects some recognition of the company’s earnings execution, although UBS still sees limited upside from current levels. UBS price target update
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share, payable October 15 to shareholders of record September 22. The dividend provides an annualized yield of roughly 2.7% and may support investor interest in the stock.
• Neutral Sentiment: Value-focused commentary from Zacks suggests investors may be undervaluing Korn/Ferry based on value, growth and momentum factors, but it does not represent a new earnings or operating catalyst. Are Investors Undervaluing Korn/Ferry International?
• Negative Sentiment: Korn/Ferry forecast fiscal Q2 2027 adjusted EPS of $1.30–$1.40, below the $1.45 consensus estimate. This weaker outlook overshadowed the first-quarter beat and is the main reason investors are selling the shares.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have commented on KFY shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded Korn/Ferry International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, September 5th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on Korn/Ferry International from $75.00 to $82.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday. Truist Financial raised their target price on shares of Korn/Ferry International from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Robert W. Baird upped their price target on shares of Korn/Ferry International from $84.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Korn/Ferry International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $80.25.

Korn/Ferry International Company Profile

Korn Ferry International is a global organizational consulting firm that partners with clients to design optimal structures, roles and responsibilities. The company’s core offerings include executive search, talent acquisition, leadership development and succession planning. By blending deep industry expertise with data-driven insights, Korn Ferry helps organizations identify, assess and develop executives and high-potential talent for critical roles.

Since its founding in 1969 and with headquarters in Los Angeles, Korn Ferry has expanded its presence to more than 50 offices across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.