Korn Ferry (KFY)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Korn Ferry, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Korn Ferry (KFY) has returned -3.82% so far this year and -4.48% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KFY has returned 9.98% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 11, 1999, KFY's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +60.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2001 at -36.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, KFY closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 29, 2002 with a return of +21.5%, while the worst single day was Sep 7, 2018 at -23.5%.

Korn Ferry has an annualized alpha of 6.42%, beta of 1.22, and R² of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 12, 1999.

• This stock captured 144.62% of S&P 500 Index gains and 132.04% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.29 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

KFY ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Korn Ferry (KFY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Korn Ferry provided a 3.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.99 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 10 consecutive years.

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.

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.

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 3702 trading sessions.

The current Korn Ferry drawdown is 17.48%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.