Korn Ferry Posts Seven Percent Q2 Revenue Increase
December 9, 2025 – Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) has posted Q2 fiscal-year 2026 revenues of $721.7 million, an increase of seven percent year-over-year, six percent at constant currency. Fee revenue grew 10 percent and 17 percent year-over-year in executive search and professional search & interim, respectively.
“Our performance during the quarter was outstanding, as we achieved our fourth consecutive quarter of accelerated growth, led by our Marquee and Diamond accounts,“ said Gary D. Burnison, CEO. “In a world defined by disruption, digitization and economic fluctuation, organizations require more than static strategies. They need the ability to adapt, align and act. Korn Ferry sits at the intersection of these opportunities, unlocking the potential in people and organizations—synchronizing strategy, operations and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth and inspire a legacy of change.”
The Los Angeles-headquartered executive recruiter and leadership consultant – the largest globally and in the Americas as ranked by Hunt Scanlon Media – posted net income of $72.4 million with a margin of 10 percent in the second quarter, compared to net income of $60.8 million with a margin of nine percent, a year ago. Net income attributable to Korn Ferry increased from the year-ago quarter primarily due to an increase in fee revenue and the impact of adjusted items, partially offset by increases in compensation and benefits expenses and cost of services. Diluted and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.36 and $1.33 in the second quarter, up 19 percent and 10 percent year-over-year, respectively.
Korn Ferry also announced its board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.48 per share that will be payable on January 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 19, 2025.
“We are pleased to offer another quarterly cash dividend, continuing our commitment to a balanced approach to capital allocation,” said Mr. Burnison. “This decision underscores our confidence in the resilience, breadth, and stability of our business, as well as a disciplined operational approach.”
Recent Growth
Korn Ferry recently added Brian Fahey as a global account leader. He is based in the Chicago office. A seasoned business development executive, Mr. Fahey was previously a managing director at Accenture. He has a track record of structuring strategic partnerships and delivering enterprise solutions across the industrial, chemicals, utilities, and oil & gas sectors.
“Brian brings deep industry expertise and a client-first approach to building trusted relationships, driving growth, and enabling transformation across multiple sectors,” said Dave Rossi, president, global industrial market, Korn Ferry. “His leadership and experience make him a valuable addition to our team.”
Elliott Segarra also joined the firm as a global account leader. He is also based in the Chicago office. Mr. Segarra has more than two decades of experience in account management and industrial markets, with long-term client relationships across sectors including chemicals, agribusiness and packaging. He has also guided large-scale transformation efforts to drive operational impact.
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“Elliott brings a strong track record of client leadership and transformation expertise,” said Mr. Rossi. “His ability to align strategy with execution will be a great asset to our clients and our team.”
Korn Ferry also recently launched Korn Ferry Pay Equity, an innovative product designed to help organizations achieve fair, consistent, and data-driven pay practices. Korn Ferry Pay Equity is the latest innovation within the Korn Ferry Talent Suite. The product incorporates knowledge and insights from Korn Ferry’s decades of experience working at scale in talent management, as well as the firm’s extensive pay database.
This new product equips total reward and HR professionals with the tools to identify pay disparities, make informed adjustments, and plan targeted actions—enabling fair, data-driven pay structures that support talent attraction, retention, and performance.
Outlook
Assuming worldwide geopolitical conditions, economic conditions, financial markets and foreign exchange rates remain steady, on a consolidated basis Korn Ferry anticipates third quarter fiscal-year fee revenue is expected to be in the range of $680 million and $694 million; and diluted earnings per share is expected to range between $1.15 to $1.21. On a consolidated adjusted basis Korn Ferry predicts Q3 adjusted diluted earnings per share is expected to be in the range from $1.19 to $1.25.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
