Korn Ferry (KFY) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KFY - Korn Ferry
$72.60
0.23 (0.32%)
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5d:
+1.21%
30d:
-13.15%
90d:
+2.11%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Sep 09, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: KFY is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.6% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: KFY is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.6% 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 $72.60, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $74.72 to $84.73. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 12.6) is in line with its historical norms (12.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.6% 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 strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $70.25, while resistance sits at $77.37.
Market Sentiment: KFY scores 68/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $90.25 (+24.7%). 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 strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $70.25, while resistance sits at $77.37.
Market Sentiment: KFY scores 68/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $90.25 (+24.7%). 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
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$74.72 -
$84.73
Company Quality Score
65/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
91.4%
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- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (68/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 24.7% below Wall St target ($90.25)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.6% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 29% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$74.72 -
$84.73
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$70.26
Resistance Level
$77.37
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 1, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
12.57
Wall Street Target
$90.25
(+24.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
5.3%
Profit Margin
9.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.6% premium
PE vs Historical
12.6 vs 12.3
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$72.80
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$73.24
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$73.68
(+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 13→12)
PE COMPRESSION
$72.09
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 8.0%)
$147.95
(+104%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 12.6, Growth: 8.0%)
$91.17
(+26%)
Bear:
(PE: 10.7, Growth: 8.0%)
$77.50
(+7%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (14x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (13x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 13.56 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.28
Bull Case
$85.86
(+19%)
Analyst growth 9.0%, PE expands to 14.9
Base Case
$78.05
(+8%)
Market implied 9.0%, PE stable at 13.6
Bear Case
$48.68
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 11.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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