Korn Ferry Reports 7% Revenue Growth in Q3 Fiscal 2026

Event summary

  • Korn Ferry reported Q3 fiscal 2026 fee revenue of $717.4 million, up 7% year-over-year.
  • Diluted earnings per share were $1.23, with adjusted diluted earnings per share at $1.28.
  • Executive Search revenue grew 13%, leading all solutions.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin remained flat at 17.2% compared to the year-ago quarter.
  • The company expects Q4 fee revenue between $730 million and $750 million.

The big picture

Korn Ferry's Q3 results reflect its strategic focus on leveraging demographic and technological shifts to drive client solutions. The firm's growth in Executive Search and Consulting underscores the increasing demand for talent management services in a rapidly changing global landscape. As a Founding Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Korn Ferry is positioning itself to capitalize on large-scale events to further enhance its brand and service offerings.

What we're watching

Revenue Diversification
How Korn Ferry's growth across all solutions will impact its long-term market positioning.
Operational Efficiency
Whether the company can sustain its adjusted EBITDA margin amid rising compensation costs.
Market Conditions
The pace at which global economic and geopolitical conditions will affect Korn Ferry's future performance.