Korn Ferry Reports Increased Earnings in Q2; Provides Q3 Guidance
Financial Performance: Korn Ferry reported a net income increase to $72.40 million in Q2, up from $60.80 million the previous year, with earnings per share rising to $1.36 from $1.14.
Adjusted Earnings: On an adjusted basis, net income rose to $70.50 million, with adjusted earnings per share increasing to $1.33 from $1.21, and adjusted EBITDA growing to $124.82 million.
Revenue Growth: The company's revenue increased to $729.80 million from $681.96 million year-over-year, indicating strong financial growth.
Future Projections: Korn Ferry anticipates third-quarter fiscal year 2026 fee revenue between $680 million and $694 million, with expected earnings per share ranging from $1.15 to $1.21.
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Significant Thursday Options Trading: GNRC, KFY, STWD
Korn Ferry Options Activity: Korn Ferry (KFY) has seen a trading volume of 2,995 options contracts today, equating to about 299,500 underlying shares, which is 59.6% of its average daily trading volume over the past month.
High Volume Call Option: The $60 strike call option for KFY, expiring on December 19, 2025, has particularly high activity with 1,470 contracts traded, representing approximately 147,000 underlying shares.
Starwood Property Trust Options Activity: Starwood Property Trust Inc. (STWD) has recorded a volume of 18,462 options contracts today, representing around 1.8 million underlying shares, or 59.3% of its average daily trading volume.
High Volume Put Option: The $13 strike put option for STWD, expiring on June 18, 2026, has seen significant trading with 8,863 contracts, representing about 886,300 underlying shares.
