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Korn/Ferry (KFY) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

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Korn/Ferry (KFY - Free Report) reported $721.7 million in revenue for the quarter ended October 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 7%. EPS of $1.33 for the same period compares to $1.21 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $702.98 million, representing a surprise of +2.66%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2.31%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.30.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Korn/Ferry performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
  • Fee Revenue- Total Executive search: $225.95 million versus $218.4 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -99.9% change.
  • Fee Revenue: $721.7 million versus $702.97 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +7% change.
  • Fee Revenue- Digital: $91.03 million versus $92.41 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -2% change.
  • Fee Revenue- Consulting: $172.84 million versus $170.64 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +3.6% change.

View all Key Company Metrics for Korn/Ferry here>>>

Shares of Korn/Ferry have returned +1.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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