KFY:NYSEKorn Ferry Analysis
Data as of 2026-07-06 - not real-time
$71.10
Latest Price
5/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Korn Ferry is trading at $71.1, comfortably above its 20‑day SMA of $71.19 and the 50‑day SMA of $68.78, signaling a short‑term bullish bias. The RSI sits at 53, indicating neutral momentum, while the MACD histogram is negative and the signal line is bearish, suggesting some near‑term downside pressure. Volume is on an increasing trend, supporting the price advance, and the computed beta of 0.45 points to low market‑wide volatility despite a 30‑day price volatility of roughly 38%. The stock’s price is well below its DCF‑derived fair value of $94.4, offering an estimated upside of about 14% and a 13% upside to the consensus target median of $82.
Fundamentally, KFY trades at a forward P/E of 11.2 versus an industry average of 32.2, underscoring its relative cheapness. A dividend yield of 3.16% with a payout ratio under 40% appears sustainable given strong operating cash flow and a solid balance sheet. Recent earnings beat on revenue (+7.2% YoY) and a narrow EPS beat reinforce the growth narrative, and analysts have upgraded to a "strong buy" with a median price target of $82.
Fundamentally, KFY trades at a forward P/E of 11.2 versus an industry average of 32.2, underscoring its relative cheapness. A dividend yield of 3.16% with a payout ratio under 40% appears sustainable given strong operating cash flow and a solid balance sheet. Recent earnings beat on revenue (+7.2% YoY) and a narrow EPS beat reinforce the growth narrative, and analysts have upgraded to a "strong buy" with a median price target of $82.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Price above key moving averages but MACD bearish
- Increasing volume supporting the trend
- High short‑term volatility
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Undervalued relative to peers (P/E 13.6 vs industry 32.2)
- Attractive dividend yield with sustainable payout
- Analyst consensus strong‑buy and upside to target price
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 9/10
Key Factors
- Secular demand for talent and organizational consulting
- Low beta indicating defensive characteristics
- Significant upside to DCF fair value and long‑run cash flow generation
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth6.70%
Profit Margin9.54%
P/E Ratio13.6
ROE14.58%
ROA5.90%
Debt/Equity30.13
P/B Ratio1.8
Op. Cash Flow$414.2M
Free Cash Flow$244.2M
Industry P/E32.2
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI53.0
Support$66.40
Resistance$74.72
MA 20$71.19
MA 50$68.78
MA 200$66.82
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index93.63
Valuation
Fair Value$94.43
Target Price$81.00
Upside/Downside13.92%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield3.16%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.45
Volatility38.19%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskLow
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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