Korn Ferry (KFY) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KFY - Korn Ferry
$71.66
-1.27 (-1.74%)
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5d:
-0.36%
30d:
-8.29%
90d:
-4.95%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 9, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Sep 09, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: KFY is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.3% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: KFY is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.3% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$94.72
Based on 6.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$58.81
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 12.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KFY is currently trading at $71.66, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $71.25 to $79.89. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 12.4) is in line with its historical norms (12.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.3% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KFY is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $70.25. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: KFY scores 83/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (29th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $90.25 (+25.9%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KFY is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $70.25. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: KFY scores 83/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (29th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $90.25 (+25.9%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$71.25 -
$79.89
Company Quality Score
73/100
(BUY)
Options IV Signal
29th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
93.1%
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- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 29th percentile)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (83/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 25.9% below Wall St target ($90.25)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.3% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 14% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$71.25 -
$79.89
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$2.83
(4.0%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$70.26
Resistance Level
$73.91
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
12.45
Wall Street Target
$90.25
(+25.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
5.3%
Profit Margin
9.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.3% premium
PE vs Historical
12.5 vs 12.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$71.87
(+0%)
2-Year Target
$72.09
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$72.31
(+1%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 12→12)
PE COMPRESSION
$71.45
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 8.0%)
$144.04
(+101%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 12.4, Growth: 8.0%)
$90.28
(+26%)
Bear:
(PE: 10.6, Growth: 8.0%)
$76.74
(+7%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (14x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (12x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 13.79 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.29
Bull Case
$87.30
(+22%)
Analyst growth 8.8%, PE expands to 15.2
Base Case
$79.37
(+11%)
Market implied 8.8%, PE stable at 13.8
Bear Case
$49.59
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 11.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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