Shares of Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) climbed 2.2% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the global organizational consulting firm posted fourth-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations and issued a confident forecast for the months ahead.
For the fiscal fourth quarter ending April 30, the company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.32, exceeding analysts’ consensus of $1.26. Revenue reached $712 million, beating the expected $690.07 million and marking a 3% year-over-year increase.
“In a landscape marked by ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, our ability to execute remains strong,” said Gary D. Burnison, Korn Ferry’s CEO. “We continue to make progress on both financial and strategic fronts.”
Looking ahead to the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Korn Ferry projected adjusted EPS in the range of $1.18 to $1.26, surrounding the consensus estimate of $1.20. Revenue is expected to come in between $675 million and $695 million, slightly above analysts’ forecast of $679 million at the midpoint.
The company’s Executive Search division led the way in Q4, with fee revenue rising 14% year-over-year to $227 million. Its Professional Search & Interim segment also posted modest growth, with revenue totaling $130.7 million.
Korn Ferry emphasized its continued commitment to shareholder returns, noting it had repurchased $15 million in stock and issued $25 million in dividends during the quarter.
With solid results and an encouraging forecast, Korn Ferry appears well-positioned to navigate the shifting business climate while delivering long-term value to shareholders.