KFY Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how KFY performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, KFY sees a +1.65% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -1.04% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.56%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
KFY Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
674.37M
-4.21%
-0.09%
Gross Margin
87.49%
1.65%
0.46%
Operating Margin
13.71%
3.32%
18.70%
Net Margin
9.24%
92300.00%
-2.94%
EPS
1.14
2950.00%
-2.56%
No Data Available
KFY Earnings Analysis
Korn Ferry Corporation (KFY.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Consistent Profitability Improvement: Earnings and profitability increased year-over-year and sequentially, with the EBITDA margin over 17% for the sixth consecutive quarter of profitability improvement.
EBITDA Growth and Margin Improvement: Consolidated adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter grew by $18 million or 19% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 17.4%.
Earnings Per Share Increase: Adjusted fully diluted earnings per share in the second quarter were $1.21, up $0.24 or 25% year-over-year.
Cash Position Increase: Our stable cash position at the end of the second quarter was $537 million, which was up $73 million or 16% year-over-year.
Stock Repurchase and Dividend: We repurchased $33 million of stock or about 456,000 shares in the second quarter, and we paid a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share.
Negative
Fee Revenue Decline: Consolidated fee revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was down 4% year-over-year, but flat sequentially stabilizing at $674 million.
Consulting and Digital Revenue Trends: Consulting fee revenue was down 6% year-over-year and flat sequentially, while digital was down 4% year-over-year, but up 5% sequentially driven by strong new business in the second quarter.
EBITDA Growth and Margin Improvement: Consolidated adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter grew $18 million or 19% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA margin improving for the sixth consecutive quarter to 17.4%.
Fee Revenue Decline: Consolidated fee revenue for professional search and interim in the second quarter was $121 million, down $17 million or 12% year-over-year and flat quarter sequentially.
Interim Fee Revenue Decline: Interim fee revenue was down approximately 17% year-over-year, but flat sequentially.
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KFY Earning Call Sentiment
Korn Ferry (KFY) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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1.94%Positive
The earnings call presents mixed signals. Financial performance shows some growth in EBITDA and EPS, but revenue is down YoY. Guidance is stable, with slight anticipated declines due to seasonality. The Q&A reveals uncertainties in digital and consulting segments, impacting sentiment. However, shareholder returns and strategic investments are positives. Considering the market cap, the stock is likely to remain neutral, with minor fluctuations.
