Korn Ferry Q1 fiscal 2026 fee revenue rises 5% to $708.6 million; EPS up 8%
Korn Ferry reported first quarter fiscal 2026 fee revenue of $708.6 million, up 5% year over year, with diluted earnings per share of $1.26, up 8% from $1.17. Net income attributable to Korn Ferry rose 6% to $66.6 million, so headline measures improved for shareholders. The company also guided second quarter diluted EPS to $1.10 to $1.16, below the first quarter level, and reported the Q2 outlook on a consolidated basis.
Key points
- Fee revenue $708.6 million, up 5% year over year (4% at constant currency)
- Diluted EPS $1.26 vs. $1.17; adjusted diluted EPS $1.31 vs. $1.18
- Q2 FY2026 fee revenue expected between $690 million and $710 million
- Q2 FY2026 diluted EPS expected between $1.10 and $1.16
The filing
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