• Korn Ferry reports Q2 FY'26 fee revenue of $721.7 million, an increase of 7% year-over-year, 6% at constant currency.


• Fee revenue grew 10% and 17% year-over-year in Executive Search and Professional Search & Interim, respectively.


• Net income attributable to Korn Ferry was $72.4 million, an increase of 19% year-over-year, with a margin of 10.0%, an increase of 100bps year-over-year.


• Adjusted EBITDA was $124.8 million, an increase of 7% year-over-year, with a margin of 17.3%, essentially flat year-over-year.


• Diluted and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.36 and $1.33 in Q2 FY'26, up 19% and 10% year-over-year, respectively.


• Estimated remaining fees under existing contracts at the end of the second quarter was $1.842 billion, up 20% year-over-year.

Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY), the global organizational consulting and talent solutions firm, delivered solid second-quarter results for fiscal 2026, reporting year-over-year growth across key business segments and a significant expansion in contracted future revenue. The company emphasized increasing demand for integrated talent, search, and advisory services as enterprises navigate digital transformation and workforce shifts.

For the quarter ended October 31, 2025, fee revenue reached USD 721.7 million, an increase of 7% from the prior-year period, or 6% on a constant-currency basis. Total revenue rose to USD 729.8 million, up from USD 682.0 million a year earlier.

Net income attributable to Korn Ferry grew 19%, reaching USD 72.4 million, compared to USD 60.8 million in Q2 FY2025. The net income margin improved to 10.0%, up from 9.0% last year. Diluted earnings per share were USD 1.36, while adjusted diluted EPS came in at USD 1.33, representing a 10% increase.

Korn Ferry’s profitability also strengthened, with adjusted EBITDA rising to USD 124.8 million, reflecting a 17.3% margin, up from USD 113.2 million (16.6% margin) in the prior-year quarter. The company credited disciplined cost management alongside sustainable revenue momentum.

One of the quarter’s standout indicators was the continued rise in contracted backlog. Estimated remaining fees under existing signed contracts reached USD 1.842 billion, a 20% increase year over year, underscoring strong forward visibility and client demand for multi-year talent and transformation engagements.

Growth was broad-based across business lines. Executive Search fee revenue increased 10%, reflecting consistent global demand for C-suite and senior-level leadership talent. Professional Search & Interim posted even stronger momentum, with fee revenue rising 17% as organizations turned to flexible and project-based staffing solutions to manage evolving workforce needs.

CEO Gary D. Burnison highlighted that the firm’s performance was driven by deepening relationships with major global accounts and an increased appetite for Korn Ferry’s integrated talent, consulting, and digital solutions. “Our Marquee and Diamond clients continue to turn to us as they transform their organizations, navigate disruption, and align their people strategy with future demands,” Burnison said.

Korn Ferry emphasized that despite macroeconomic uncertainty, enterprises are continuing to invest in leadership, organizational design, talent acquisition, and advisory services to remain competitive in a rapidly changing environment. The company’s expanding backlog and steady demand across regions position it for continued growth in the second half of fiscal 2026.

The full earnings release, including segment-level performance and reconciliation of non-GAAP measures, is available on the company’s investor relations website.