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Jul 31, 2025
Korn Ferry Q1 2026 Earnings Report
Korn Ferry reported strong Q1 results with revenue and earnings growth across all major business segments.
Key Takeaways
Korn Ferry delivered a solid Q1 FY26 with $708.6M in fee revenue and net income of $66.6M. Executive Search and Professional Search & Interim led the growth, while adjusted EPS reached $1.31.
Fee revenue reached $708.6M, up from $674.9M in Q1 FY25
Net income increased to $66.6M, with a 9.4% margin
Adjusted EBITDA was $120.4M with a 17.0% margin
Executive Search and Professional Search & Interim led segment growth
Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Geographic Location
Forward Guidance
Korn Ferry expects Q2 FY26 fee revenue between $690M and $710M, and adjusted diluted EPS between $1.23 and $1.33.
Positive Outlook
- Expected Q2 adjusted EPS range of $1.23 to $1.33
- Fee revenue guidance range up to $710M
- Continued growth in Executive Search and Interim services
- Ongoing execution of diversification strategy
- Introduction of Korn Ferry Talent Suite expected in Q3
Challenges Ahead
- Slight decline in Consulting hours worked
- Lower consulting headcount year-over-year
- Digital segment consultant count declined
- RPO new business slightly down from last year
- Impact of sunset of Digital platform in upcoming quarters
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