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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMS, A Korn Ferry Company (NYSE:KFY), has revealed new global research showing that 81% of employers plan to increase early-career hiring, underlining its importance to future growth as AI reshapes junior roles around judgment, problem-solving and oversight. As AI takes on more routine work, entry-level roles are evolving, changing what early-career employees do and the skills they need to succeed. Organizations now need to plan for what that shift means for their.

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Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Korn/Ferry (KFY) have what it takes?

Korn Ferry (KFY) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript

Korn Ferry delivered Q1 revenue and EPS beats, but results were underwhelming and failed to excite, leading to a 4% share price decline. KFY's Q2 guidance is heavily influenced by the AMS acquisition, projecting 19% y/y revenue growth but adjusted EPS below consensus and flat margins. The AMS acquisition broadens KFY's Workforce Solutions, and introduces more recurring revenue but may pressure short-term profitability due to integration costs.

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Korn/Ferry International NYSE: KFY reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 fee revenue growth across all regions, extending its streak to six consecutive quarters of top-line expansion, while outlining plans to expand its talent and organizational consulting platform following the completion of its combination with AMS.

Korn Ferry remains a Buy with ~10% upside to a $90 price target, supported by resilient executive search and improving labor market trends. KFY delivered solid Q1 results: $1.43 EPS (beat by $0.07), 7% revenue growth to $765M, and stable 17% EBITDA margins. The AMS acquisition strengthens KFY's RPO segment, offers $40M synergy potential, and is supported by a robust pre-merger balance sheet.

Korn/Ferry (KFY) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.31 per share a year ago.