Korn Ferry extends its growth streak to six quarters, reporting solid Q1 earnings and an optimistic outlook driven by the strategic AMS acquisition and a robust $3.5 billion backlog.
Korn Ferry reported strong Q1 fiscal 2027 fee revenue growth of 7% and raised guidance following the AMS acquisition, with positive commentary on expansion and backlog.
Korn Ferry posted strong Q1 fiscal 2027 results, with fee revenue climbing 7% to $756 million and adjusted EPS rising 9% to $1.43. The company successfully integrated the AMS acquisition, expanding its global workforce to 17,000 employees and boosting its total backlog to $3.5 billion.
The AMS transaction adds operational capabilities in technology-enabled talent solutions, contingent workforce services, and campus recruiting, shifting the company's growth mix toward a 50/50 split between organic and inorganic sources.