Korn Ferry reported fiscal Q4 earnings per share of $1.40, surpassing the $1.37 estimate, and revenue of $759.8 million versus $743.4 million expected, up from $1.32 EPS year-ago. Its $1.9 billion backlog, 12.67 trailing P/E, 8.04% earnings yield, 0.29 debt-to-equity ratio and 1.94 current ratio signal robust financial health.
Korn Ferry posted fiscal fourth-quarter EPS of $1.40, beating the $1.37 consensus, and revenue of $759.8 million versus the $743.4 million estimate. Year-over-year EPS rose from $1.32, highlighting growth in executive search and consulting services.
The company's backlog increased 10% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, supported by productivity improvements and an improving global labor market, underpinning revenue visibility for the next quarters.
Korn Ferry trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.67, offering an 8.04% earnings yield. The valuation compares favorably with industry peers given stable demand for leadership consulting.
The firm maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29 and a current ratio of 1.94, indicating strong liquidity and capacity to cover short-term obligations without relying heavily on debt.
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