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Korn Ferry (KFY) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

SellModerate Confidence

Industrials · Staffing & Employment Services

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $66.23 — A.R:R is negative (-0.3) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Overbought (RSI 75).

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm providing executive search, talent acquisition, RPO, leadership development, and total rewards consulting. 350 Marquee and Diamond accounts represent approximately 39%% of consolidated fee revenue. Revenue from consulting engagements,... Read more

$66.23+1.7% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#2 of 4 Staffing & Employment Services
Stop $62.45Target $67.38(resistance)A.R:R -0.3:1
Analyst target$75.50+14.0%4 analysts
$67.38our TP
$66.23price
$75.50mean
$84

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $66.23 — A.R:R is negative (-0.3) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Overbought (RSI 75). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 75. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 48d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Attractive valuation
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Overbought (RSI 75)
Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.2%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)13.2
P/E (Fwd)11.5
Mkt Cap$3.4B
EV/EBITDA7.3
Profit Mgn9.4%
ROE14.3%
Rev Growth7.3%
Beta1.29
Dividend3.32%
Rating analysts9

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C2.00bearish
IV46%normal

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-03-06Item 5.02LOW
    Peter Shimer elected independent director (Board expanded to nine); appointed to Audit and Nominating/Corporate Governance Committees effective March 5, 2026. Standard non-employee director compensation.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R -0.3=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.4<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Death cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 5.4>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 48d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Aggressive
RSI
75 · Overbought
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $60.05Resistance $68.76

Price Targets

$62
$67
A.Upside+1.7%
A.R:R-0.3:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-3.1% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-06-18 (48d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is KFY stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $66.23 — A.R:R is negative (-0.3) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Overbought (RSI 75). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 75. Prior stop was $62.45. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the KFY stock price target?

Take-profit target: $67.38 (+1.7% upside). Prior stop was $62.45. Stop-loss: $62.45.

What are the risks of investing in KFY?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Overbought (RSI 75); Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.2%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is KFY overvalued or undervalued?

Korn Ferry trades at a P/E of 13.2 (forward 11.5). TrendMatrix value score: 7.4/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about KFY?

9 analysts cover KFY with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $76.

What does Korn Ferry do?Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm providing executive search, talent acquisition, RPO, leadership development, and...

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm providing executive search, talent acquisition, RPO, leadership development, and total rewards consulting. 350 Marquee and Diamond accounts represent approximately 39%% of consolidated fee revenue. Revenue from consulting engagements, search placements, and subscription digital HR products.

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