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Oct 31, 2025
Korn Ferry Q2 2026 Earnings Report
Korn Ferry reported strong second quarter fiscal 2026 results, with significant growth in fee revenue and net income.
Key Takeaways
Korn Ferry delivered an outstanding performance in Q2 FY'26, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of accelerated growth. The company reported a 7% year-over-year increase in fee revenue to $721.7 million and a 19% increase in net income attributable to Korn Ferry to $72.4 million. Diluted EPS also rose by 19% to $1.36.
Fee revenue for Q2 FY'26 reached $721.7 million, representing a 7% increase year-over-year.
Net income attributable to Korn Ferry grew by 19% year-over-year to $72.4 million, with a margin of 10.0%.
Diluted earnings per share increased by 19% to $1.36, while adjusted diluted earnings per share rose by 10% to $1.33.
Executive Search and Professional Search & Interim segments were key drivers of growth, with fee revenue increases of 10% and 17% respectively.
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Forward Guidance
For Q3 FY'26, Korn Ferry expects consolidated fee revenue to be between $680 million and $694 million, with diluted earnings per share ranging from $1.15 to $1.21, and adjusted diluted earnings per share from $1.19 to $1.25.
Positive Outlook
- Expected fee revenue for Q3 FY'26 is strong, with a midpoint of $687 million.
- Anticipated diluted EPS for Q3 FY'26 is projected to be between $1.15 and $1.21.
- Adjusted diluted EPS for Q3 FY'26 is expected to be in a healthy range of $1.19 to $1.25.
- The company continues to see growth opportunities across its segments.
- Management expresses confidence in the company's ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic global environment.
Challenges Ahead
- The forward guidance assumes steady worldwide geopolitical and economic conditions, which could be subject to change.
- Foreign exchange rates are also assumed to remain steady, posing a potential risk if they fluctuate unfavorably.
- The guidance for Q3 FY'26 fee revenue is slightly lower than Q2 FY'26 actuals, indicating a potential sequential slowdown.
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