Korn Ferry Delivers Outstanding Execution, Sets Sights on Future Innovation
Korn Ferry, a global consulting firm, has reported outstanding execution and continued success in its fourth quarter fiscal year 2025. According to the company's recent conference call transcript, Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry, highlighted the firm's strong financial and strategic performance, with fee revenue up 4% and new business up 3% in constant currency.
The company's strategy is focused on delivering synergistic revenue through large-scale client engagements, which has led to a significant shift in its business composition. With over 77% of clients using two or more solutions, Korn Ferry has seen a substantial increase in repeatable and scalable business. The firm's Marquee and diamond accounts, representing the top-tier clients, comprise almost 40% of fee revenue.
Burnison also emphasized the company's commitment to innovation, with a strong focus on technology, AI, and offerings that drive organizational performance for its clients. Korn Ferry has completed four product releases of its talent suite in the last year, enabling the firm to be more deeply embedded in over 38 million people across various organizations.
"Our strategy is working," Burnison stated during the conference call. "The breadth of our solutions provides a durable and synergistic revenue offering that serves as a growth foundation for tomorrow." He also highlighted the importance of clients, citing several transformative engagements with leading industrial companies, a global semiconductor company, and an insurance firm.
Korn Ferry's financial performance has been steady, with a 26% contribution to top-line revenue from inside sales and referrals. The company has raised its dividend six times in five years and maintains a balanced approach to capital management.
Looking ahead, Korn Ferry is poised for continued innovation and growth. Burnison expressed confidence in the firm's ability to deliver on its strategic objectives and highlighted the importance of technology, AI, and organizational performance offerings in driving client success.
