Korn Ferry Q4 Revenue Up 7.2% to $725M, Q1 Guidance Falls Short at $740M
Korn Ferry reported Q4 revenue of $725 million, up 7.2% year-on-year and 2.3% above estimates, with GAAP EPS of $1.25 beating by 1.3%. It issued Q1 revenue guidance of $740 million (1% below analysts’ $747.6 million forecast) and flagged early Talent Suite AI rollout.
1. Q4 Financial Performance
Korn Ferry posted Q4 CY2025 revenue of $725 million, a 7.2% increase year-over-year, beating consensus by 2.3%. GAAP EPS reached $1.25, 1.3% above estimates, and adjusted EBITDA was $123.1 million, yielding a 17% margin.
2. Q1 Guidance and Outlook
For Q1 CY2026, management guided revenue to $740 million at the midpoint, roughly 1% below analysts’ $747.6 million forecast, and projected GAAP EPS of $1.37, missing estimates by about 1.1%, reflecting a cautious stance on macro uncertainties.
3. Talent Suite AI Rollout
The full-scale rollout of Korn Ferry’s Talent Suite platform and integration of AI are core strategic priorities, aiming to enhance workforce planning and leadership assessment. Management noted that most clients remain in early AI adoption stages, with targeted technology investments expected to drive future efficiency gains.