Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry Board Declared Quarterly Cash Dividend

Korn Ferry’s Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share, payable on October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 22, 2026. CEO Gary D. Burnison emphasized that the continued capital return reflects confidence in the company’s strategic direction and long-term outlook. The announcement is a routine, non-market-moving update focused on shareholder returns.

•2mo ago

Korn Ferry Completes Acquisition of AMS

Korn Ferry completed its acquisition of AMS from OMERS Private Equity, combining the two firms to create a global leader in talent and organizational consulting. The transaction was funded by approximately £473 million and $326 million in cash, along with the issuance of 3,118,628 shares of Korn Ferry common stock to the sellers. The combined firm now employs nearly 17,000 colleagues across more than 130 global offices, significantly expanding its industry coverage and operational capabilities.

•2mo ago

Korn Ferry Builds Leadership Foundation for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Korn Ferry continues to build the leadership foundation for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, expanding its scope from executive recruitment to team building and workforce planning for nearly 5,000 people. The firm initially placed LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover and other key executives over two years ago and is now applying its full suite of talent capabilities to help the organization scale efficiently. Korn Ferry cites internal research involving 2,700 professionals that indicates strong leadership foundations can improve team engagement by up to 42%.

•3mo ago

Korn Ferry Ranked as Canada’s Best Executive Recruiter by Forbes Magazine

Korn Ferry was named Canada’s best executive recruiter and a leading professional search firm by Forbes Magazine. The rankings were determined in partnership with Statista based on validated recommendations from over 15,000 recruiters, HR managers, and job candidates. This recognition builds on the firm's earlier ranking as No. 1 in the Americas, a title it has held in nine of the last 10 years.

•3mo ago

Korn Ferry Recognized as a Global Leader in Everest Group's 2026 RPO PEAK Matrix® Assessment

Korn Ferry was named a Global Leader in Everest Group’s 2026 Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) PEAK Matrix Assessment, receiving recognition across the U.S., UK, and India markets. The assessment highlighted the firm's continued investments in technology, specifically the Korn Ferry Nimble Recruit platform, and its ability to integrate RPO with broader workforce and advisory services. Everest Group noted that these investments in analytics, market intelligence, and skills advisory have helped Korn Ferry maintain a strong value proposition for its clients.

•3mo ago

Korn Ferry to Discuss Acquisition of UK-Based AMS Live Via Webcast at 8:30 a.m. EDT Today

Korn Ferry announced it will host an investor call to discuss the acquisition of UK-based AMS. The live webcast is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. EDT and can be accessed through the company's Investor Relations website. A replay of the call will be archived and available from June 29, 2026 through July 29, 2026.

•4mo ago

Korn Ferry Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire AMS

Korn Ferry has entered a definitive agreement to acquire UK-headquartered AMS from OMERS Private Equity for approximately $1.1 billion (£850 million). The deal is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share in the first full year, combining Korn Ferry’s search and consulting expertise with AMS’s recruitment process outsourcing and contingent workforce capabilities. AMS brings $650 million in annual fee revenue and over $1.5 billion in long-term contract visibility, while the combined firm will employ more than 16,000 colleagues globally.

•4mo ago

Korn Ferry Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year FY'26 Results of Operations

Korn Ferry delivered Q4 FY'26 fee revenue of $759.8 million, up 7% year-over-year, and full-year fee revenue of $2.9 billion, also a 7% increase. Net income margin expanded by 60 basis points in the quarter to 9.6%, while Adjusted EBITDA margin held steady at 17.0%. The company returned substantial capital to shareholders, repurchasing 1.24 million shares for $78.8 million and paying dividends of $28.3 million during the quarter. Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts grew 10% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, signaling strong future demand. For the first quarter of fiscal 2027, management expects fee revenue between $725 million and $745 million and diluted earnings per share between $1.32 and $1.38.

•4mo ago

Korn Ferry Board Declared Quarterly Cash Dividend

Korn Ferry's Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share, payable on July 31, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 6, 2026. CEO Gary Burnison stated the dividend reflects business strength, noting that the firm repurchased 1.2 million shares during the quarter. This brings the total share buybacks for fiscal year 2026 to 1.8 million shares.

•4mo ago

Korn Ferry Ranked as America’s Best Executive Recruiter by Forbes Magazine

Korn Ferry was named America’s Best Executive Recruiter by Forbes Magazine for the ninth time in the past 10 years. The rankings, developed in partnership with Statista, were based on a survey of more than 18,000 participants and also recognized Korn Ferry as a top professional search firm. CEO Gary D. Burnison attributed the recognition to the firm's client-centric mindset and its standard of excellence across all global solutions.

•6mo ago