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Korn FerryKFY +0.19%96 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.30 as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates KFY with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 804 Business Services companies, Korn Ferry ranks worse than 60.32% on this metric.
Korn Ferry's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was $1.35.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $5.40.
Korn Ferry's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was $1.36.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $5.33.
During the past 12 months, Korn Ferry's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Korn Ferry's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 69.00% per year. The lowest was -35.70% per year. And the median was 12.70% per year.
Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Korn Ferry Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Korn Ferry Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Korn Ferry's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KFY vs RHI, TNET, MAN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Korn Ferry's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Korn Ferry PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Korn Ferry's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Korn Ferry's PE Ratio falls into.
Korn Ferry Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Korn Ferry's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.30
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.30 mean?
Korn Ferry (KFY) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.30 as of Jul. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #485 out of 804 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Korn Ferry's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Korn Ferry's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.30. The Business Services industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. Korn Ferry's value of $5.30 is 29.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #485 out of 804 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Korn Ferry has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korn Ferry's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to RHI and TNET?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Korn Ferry ranks #485 out of 804 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Korn Ferry in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. Korn Ferry's value of $5.30 is 29.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Business Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Business Services companies is 7.50, based on 804 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korn Ferry's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.30 is 29.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Korn Ferry and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korn Ferry's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Korn Ferry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korn Ferry (KFY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.95, compared to a current price of $77.99 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.30 and 29.3% below the Business Services industry median of 7.50. Korn Ferry's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korn Ferry (KFY), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.30 as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Korn Ferry (KFY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korn Ferry stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $77.99 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.95.
GuruFocus considers Korn Ferry to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KFY:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $5.30
GF Value™: $73.95 vs. price of $77.99 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.3% below the Business Services median (#485 of 804)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KFY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Korn Ferry is a consulting firm that powers performance. The Company helps unlock the potential in people and unleash transformation across organizations synchronizing, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. The company's segment includes Consulting, Digital, Executive Search North America, Executive Search EMEA, Executive Search APAC, Executive Search Latin America, Professional Search & Interim and RPO. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Executive Search segment and Consulting segment. The Executive search segment helps organizations recruit board-level, chief executive, and other C-suite/senior executive and general management talent to deliver lasting impact.
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