Korn Ferry reports Q4 revenue up 7% to $759.8M, backlog grows 10% to $1.9B

Filed June 23, 2026 · Period ending June 23, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Q4 fiscal 2026 fee revenue rose 7% year-over-year to $759.8M (5% constant currency), with full-year revenue up 7% to $2.9B; net income margins expanded 60bps to 9.6% in Q4 and 50bps to 9.5% for the year.

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  Backlog of signed contracts reached $1.9B at quarter-end, up 10% year-over-year, providing forward revenue visibility across all business lines.

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  Management guided Q1 fiscal 2027 fee revenue to $725-745M and diluted EPS to $1.32-$1.38, reflecting typical seasonal patterns with sequential revenue decline from Q4's $759.8M.

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