Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH Raises Holdings in Korn/Ferry International $KFY

Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH increased its position in Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) by 105.8% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 27,721 shares of the business services provider’s stock after buying an additional 14,249 shares during the period. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH’s holdings in Korn/Ferry International were worth $1,940,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Kestra Investment Management LLC increased its position in Korn/Ferry International by 71.8% during the second quarter. Kestra Investment Management LLC now owns 579 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional 242 shares during the period. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board boosted its holdings in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 200.0% in the second quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board now owns 600 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 400 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 84.1% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 854 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $63,000 after acquiring an additional 390 shares during the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Korn/Ferry International by 21.1% in the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 937 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $69,000 after acquiring an additional 163 shares during the period. Finally, Traub Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Korn/Ferry International in the 2nd quarter valued at $84,000. 98.82% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Korn/Ferry International in a research report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen raised Korn/Ferry International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 10th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price target on Korn/Ferry International from $85.00 to $74.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $78.67.

Korn/Ferry International Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:KFY opened at $69.45 on Friday. Korn/Ferry International has a 52 week low of $59.23 and a 52 week high of $78.50. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $67.23 and a 200 day moving average price of $69.46. The company has a market cap of $3.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.09 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a quick ratio of 2.14, a current ratio of 2.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20.

Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, December 9th. The business services provider reported $1.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.31 by $0.02. Korn/Ferry International had a return on equity of 14.53% and a net margin of 9.21%.The business had revenue of $729.80 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $705.16 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.21 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.0% on a year-over-year basis. Korn/Ferry International has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.19-1.250 EPS. Research analysts predict that Korn/Ferry International will post 4.75 earnings per share for the current year.

Korn/Ferry International Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Investors of record on Friday, December 19th were issued a dividend of $0.48 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 19th. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. Korn/Ferry International’s payout ratio is currently 38.95%.

Korn/Ferry International Profile

Korn Ferry International is a global organizational consulting firm that partners with clients to design optimal structures, roles and responsibilities. The company’s core offerings include executive search, talent acquisition, leadership development and succession planning. By blending deep industry expertise with data-driven insights, Korn Ferry helps organizations identify, assess and develop executives and high-potential talent for critical roles.

Since its founding in 1969 and with headquarters in Los Angeles, Korn Ferry has expanded its presence to more than 50 offices across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.