Korn Ferry (KFY)
Company Info
US5006432000
500643200
Feb 11, 1999
Highlights
$3.53B
$4.67
14.63
1.36
$2.04B
$516.49M
$330.77M
$59.23 - $79.63
$78.50
3.40%
3.52
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Korn Ferry (KFY) returned 1.98% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.85% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, KFY returned 9.23% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.84%.
KFY
1.98%
10.66%
-11.54%
6.85%
5.58%
19.41%
9.23%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of KFY, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.86% | -7.18% | 4.05% | -9.04% | 10.70% | 1.98% | |||||||
| 2024 | -1.15% | 8.51% | 3.83% | -7.66% | 8.60% | 1.82% | 10.40% | -0.91% | 3.52% | -6.10% | 10.88% | -13.42% | 16.09% |
| 2023 | 6.66% | 3.52% | -7.15% | -7.19% | -2.12% | 5.40% | 6.73% | -3.23% | -6.60% | -4.05% | 13.66% | 15.35% | 19.13% |
| 2022 | -12.35% | -0.18% | -1.62% | -5.39% | 0.03% | -5.60% | 13.20% | -7.01% | -22.70% | 18.40% | 2.59% | -10.97% | -32.32% |
| 2021 | 4.83% | 34.98% | 1.49% | 8.85% | -3.65% | 10.92% | -5.10% | 2.84% | 2.54% | 6.70% | -5.79% | 4.28% | 75.24% |
| 2020 | -3.35% | -14.64% | -30.19% | 18.54% | 4.96% | 1.55% | -8.23% | 8.54% | -4.58% | 4.10% | 32.63% | 8.91% | 4.01% |
| 2019 | 15.33% | 7.00% | -8.01% | 5.00% | -8.38% | -6.99% | -1.73% | -0.51% | -0.87% | -5.05% | 7.06% | 8.20% | 8.28% |
| 2018 | 7.68% | -5.95% | 23.34% | 3.62% | 2.28% | 13.44% | 6.54% | 1.74% | -26.50% | -8.33% | 8.48% | -19.07% | -3.69% |
| 2017 | -1.29% | 6.40% | 2.20% | 2.89% | -0.90% | 8.17% | -3.13% | -0.39% | 18.65% | 6.09% | 4.81% | -5.38% | 42.59% |
| 2016 | -7.14% | -7.76% | -0.10% | -4.07% | 6.30% | -27.93% | 11.16% | 3.61% | -11.50% | -2.90% | 24.47% | 16.35% | -9.86% |
| 2015 | -0.90% | 7.37% | 7.75% | -4.08% | 1.78% | 8.65% | -3.71% | 1.76% | -2.65% | 9.98% | 1.18% | -9.58% | 16.73% |
| 2014 | -10.18% | 8.23% | 17.25% | -2.42% | 4.54% | -3.29% | 0.17% | 2.82% | -17.69% | 12.17% | -2.79% | 5.93% | 10.11% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of KFY is 55, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Korn Ferry (KFY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Korn Ferry provided a 2.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.59 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 6 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.59 | $1.44 | $0.84 | $0.69 | $0.46 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.50 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
Dividend yield | 2.33% | 2.13% | 1.42% | 1.36% | 0.61% | 0.92% | 0.94% | 1.01% | 1.21% | 1.36% | 1.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Korn Ferry. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $1.44 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.84 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.69 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.46 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.50 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| 2015 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.40 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Korn Ferry has a dividend yield of 2.33%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Korn Ferry has a payout ratio of 32.85%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Korn Ferry strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Korn Ferry. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Korn Ferry was 86.57%, occurring on Feb 12, 2003. Recovery took 3699 trading sessions.
The current Korn Ferry drawdown is 13.01%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -86.57% | Mar 6, 2000 | 738 | Feb 12, 2003 | 3699 | Oct 20, 2017 | 4437 |
| -67.08% | Aug 8, 2018 | 408 | Mar 23, 2020 | 274 | Apr 23, 2021 | 682 |
| -44.83% | Nov 8, 2021 | 497 | Oct 30, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -26.47% | Jul 1, 1999 | 24 | Aug 4, 1999 | 24 | Sep 8, 1999 | 48 |
| -17.83% | Apr 14, 1999 | 11 | Apr 28, 1999 | 26 | Jun 4, 1999 | 37 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Korn Ferry over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Korn Ferry, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 5.4% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Korn Ferry is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KFY, comparing it with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, KFY has a P/E ratio of 14.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for KFY compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. KFY currently has a PEG ratio of 1.4. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KFY relative to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, KFY has a P/S ratio of 1.3. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KFY in comparison with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, KFY has a P/B value of 2.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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