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Korn Ferry (KFY) Q2 FY26 earnings results (second quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Dec 9, 2025
Korn Ferry (KFY) reported revenue of $730M for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +7% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 13.5%, net earnings $72.4M (9.9% of revenue).
Korn Ferry, Q2 FY26: revenue $730M (+7% year over year), operating margin 13.5%, net earnings $72.4M, operating cash flow $121M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $730M | +2% | +7% |
| Operating profit | $98.8M | +18% | +13% |
| Net earnings | $72.4M | +9% | +19% |
| Operating cash flow | $121M | — | -0.5% |
| Free cash flow | $101M | — | -7% |
What changed
Revenue was $729.8M in Q2 FY26, up 7% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Industrial was the largest line at 32% of revenue. Industrial added $26.0M year over year (up 13%), 54% of the total change. Consumer Goods declined 4%.
Operating profit was $98.8M, a 13.5% margin (up 0.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 24% reached operating profit, above the 13% margin then. Total costs grew 6% against revenue growth of 7%. Net earnings were $72.4M, up 19% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.6%.
Operating cash flow was $121.4M (roughly flat year over year), 165% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $31.6M of depreciation and amortization and $12.5M of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $20.8M left free cash flow of $100.7M.
Questions
What was Korn Ferry's revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Korn Ferry (KFY) reported revenue of $730M for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +7% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Korn Ferry profitable in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $98.8M (13.5% of revenue) and net earnings $72.4M.
Source: Korn Ferry 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.