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Korn Ferry (KFY) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q1 FY27 · 10-Q filed Sep 9, 2026 · Korn Ferry (KFY) Q1 FY27 earnings results →
Q1 FY27 Revenue up 7% year over year to $765M · 9¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 12.2%
Korn Ferry made $765M in Q1 FY27 (+7% Y/Y): Fee revenue $756M, Reimbursed out-of-pocket engagement expenses $8.1M. Operating margin 12.2%, net earnings $69.0M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Sep 9, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $764.6M in Q1 FY27, up 7% year over year and roughly flat from the previous quarter. Fee revenue was the largest line at 99% of revenue. Fee revenue added $47.9M year over year (up 7%), 98% of the total change.
Operating profit was $93.4M, a 12.2% margin (up 0.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 FY26, 20% reached operating profit, above the 12% margin then. Total costs grew 6% against revenue growth of 7%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+26%). Net earnings were $69.0M, up 3% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.2%.
Operating cash flow was −$247.6M. Non-cash charges added back $22.2M of depreciation and amortization and $12.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $351.8M. Capital expenditures of $17.9M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$265.6M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
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| Q1 FY27 | 10-Q | Sep 9, 2026 | $765M | +7% | 12.2% | $69.0M | −$248M |
| Q4 FY26 | 10-K | Jun 26, 2026 | $768M | +7% | 13.2% | $73.1M | $297M |
| Q3 FY26 | 10-Q | Mar 11, 2026 | $725M | +7% | 12.6% | $65.3M | $233M |
| Q2 FY26 | 10-Q | Dec 9, 2025 | $730M | +7% | 13.5% | $72.4M | $121M |
| Q1 FY26 | 10-Q | Sep 9, 2025 | $716M | +5% | 11.7% | $66.6M | −$237M |
| Q4 FY25 | 10-K | Jun 27, 2025 | $720M | +3% | 14.5% | $64.2M | $256M |
| Q3 FY25 | 10-Q | Mar 11, 2025 | $677M | 0% | 11.6% | $58.4M | $214M |
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About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry (referred to herein as the “Company” or in the first-person notations “we,” “our,” and “us”) is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We help unlock the potential in people and unleash transformation across organizations—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most admired companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than . As client needs have grown more complex, Korn Ferry has expanded its capabilities and become a comprehensive partner for talent and organizational performance. Today, we deliver a broad range of offerings across the talent lifecycle, combining deep expertise with scalable delivery models to meet the needs of organizations at every stage of growth.
In its own words, from its annual report, filed Jun 27, 2025.
Korn Ferry against its Services-Employment Agencies peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: +7% against the peers' median +7%. Operating margin: 12.2% against the peers' median 11.7%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFY Korn Ferry | Q1 FY27 | $765M | +7% | 12.2% |
| JOB GEE Group | Q3 FY26 | $20.8M | -15% | 1.8% |
| SYRA Syra Health | Q3 2026 | $2.6M | +52% | 11.7% |
Source: Korn Ferry 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 56679 · Services-Employment Agencies
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