Korn Ferry Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year FY'25 Results of Operations

Earnings Press Release Q4-FY'25

Los Angeles, CA, June 18, 2025 – Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY), a global consulting firm, today announced fourth quarter and annual fee revenue of $712.0 million and $2,730.1 million, respectively. In addition, fourth quarter diluted earnings per share was $1.21 and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.32, while full year diluted earnings per share was $4.60 and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $4.88.

“Even amid the ever-changing global economic and political dynamics, we continue to deliver on our financial and strategic objectives, just as we have over the past several years. Our results reinforce the premise of Korn Ferry’s diversification strategy and our continued momentum,” said Gary D. Burnison, CEO, Korn Ferry. “Through ongoing investments to extend our offerings and solutions and expand our impact, we are powering performance for clients. This foundational focus for the future underpins our conviction to a strategy that will continue to propel us forward.”

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Highlights

• Korn Ferry reports Q4 FY'25 fee revenue of $712.0 million, an increase of 3% year-over-year at actual, and 4% at constant currency. Full year FY'25 fee revenue of $2,730.1 million, a year-over-year decrease of 1% in both actual and constant currency.
• Net income attributable to Korn Ferry for the fourth quarter was $64.2 million, with a margin of 9.0%, a decrease of 40bps compared to the year-ago quarter, while net income attributable to Korn Ferry for the full year of FY'25 was $246.1 million, with a margin of 9.0%, an increase of 290bps compared to the year-ago period.
• Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $121.1 million with a margin of 17.0%, an increase of 70bps compared to the year-ago quarter, while Adjusted EBITDA for the full year of FY'25 was $463.9 million with a margin of 17.0%, an increase of 220bps compared to the year-ago period. 
• Diluted and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.21 and $1.32 in Q4 FY'25, respectively, and $4.60 and $4.88 for the full year, respectively.
• Executive Search posted Q4 FY'25 fee revenue of $227.0 million, an increase of 14% year-over-year at actual, and 15% at constant currency.
• The Company repurchased 232,000 shares of stock during the quarter for $15.0 million and paid dividends of $25 million.
• For the full year the Company continued to maintain its balanced approach to capital allocation by investing $44 million in an acquisition, $62 million in technology platforms, tools and product enhancements, and returning $89 million and $84 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, respectively.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.