Korn Ferry (KFY) Stock Forecast
KFY analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.60 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $90.25 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +23.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 8, 2026 EPS estimate $1.36
- 52-week range
- $59.54 – $86.28
KFY analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
KFY price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
KFY earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $1.36 | $1.35 | $1.36 | $1.33 | +2.0% | 3 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $1.39 | $1.34 | $1.43 | $1.28 | +8.3% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.66 | $5.57 | $5.77 | $5.28 | +7.1% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $6.38 | $6.07 | $6.67 | $5.66 | +12.8% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
KFY revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $870.3M | $865.2M | $876.7M | +20.6% | 5 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $910.3M | $892.7M | $923.5M | +26.9% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.50B | $3.48B | $3.52B | +20.4% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.88B | $3.80B | $3.93B | +10.9% | 5 |
KFY EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
KFY revenue: reported and forecast
KFY EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.37 | $1.35 | $1.36 | −6.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $1.44 | $1.44 | $1.41 | $1.39 | $1.39 | −3.5% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.78 | $5.78 | $5.75 | $5.57 | $5.66 | −2.1% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $6.32 | $6.32 | $6.44 | $6.38 | $6.38 | +1.0% | 4 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
KFY earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; KFY beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from KFY
5 analysts cover Korn Ferry; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.60 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $90.25, 23.6% above the latest close of $73.03. Analysts expect earnings of $5.66 per share for FY2027, +7.1% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $6.38 per share on revenue of $3.9 billion. Korn Ferry beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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KFY forecast FAQ
What is Korn Ferry's price target?
The average analyst price target for Korn Ferry is $90.25, 23.6% above the latest close of $73.03.
Is Korn Ferry a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Korn Ferry, 4 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Korn Ferry's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.66 per share for FY2027 (range $5.57 to $5.77); for FY2028 the estimate is $6.38.
What is Korn Ferry's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $3.5 billion, growth of 20.4%; for FY2028 it is $3.9 billion.
When does Korn Ferry report earnings?
Korn Ferry is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 8, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.36.
Does Korn Ferry usually beat earnings estimates?
Korn Ferry reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.