KFY
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Korn Ferry (KFY) closed at $61.76 as of 2026-03-20, trading 4.5% above its 200-week moving average of $59.11. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 2.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 33, indicating neutral momentum.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.1x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 1366 weeks of data, KFY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times. On average, these episodes lasted 23 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KFY at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +15.0%.
With a market cap of $3.2 billion, KFY is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.0%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 14.3%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
Over the past 26.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KFY would have grown to $204, compared to $740 for the S&P 500. KFY has returned 2.8% annualized vs 7.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -12.6% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: KFY vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KFY Crosses Below the Line?
Across 21 historical episodes, buying KFY when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.5% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +15.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +50.2% vs +34.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KFY crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KFY has crossed below its 200-week MA 21 times with an average 1-year return of +15.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2000 | May 2000 | 1 | 0.3% | +10.9% | +236.3% |
| Dec 2000 | Mar 2004 | 170 | 71.6% | -57.1% | +220.4% |
| Sep 2007 | Mar 2010 | 130 | 56.9% | -7.3% | +279.5% |
| Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 | 1 | 0.3% | +17.7% | +315.3% |
| Apr 2010 | Oct 2010 | 23 | 22.4% | +27.8% | +344.8% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 23.8% | +2.8% | +398.3% |
| Nov 2011 | Dec 2011 | 4 | 10.5% | -3.4% | +405.2% |
| Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | 4 | 2.2% | +14.0% | +354.3% |
| Apr 2012 | Apr 2012 | 1 | 0.4% | +5.1% | +354.3% |
| Apr 2012 | Jan 2013 | 38 | 19.4% | +9.9% | +376.2% |
| Apr 2013 | May 2013 | 5 | 4.5% | +76.5% | +339.1% |
| Jun 2016 | Dec 2016 | 25 | 23.0% | +48.6% | +216.6% |
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 3 | 2.8% | -16.4% | +84.5% |
| Sep 2019 | Nov 2019 | 6 | 4.0% | -21.4% | +81.5% |
| Nov 2019 | Nov 2019 | 1 | 2.0% | +4.2% | +83.1% |
| Feb 2020 | Nov 2020 | 39 | 39.7% | +78.4% | +94.2% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 3 | 4.7% | -3.2% | +34.5% |
| Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | 1 | 0.6% | +18.2% | +33.2% |
| Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | 12 | 6.0% | +28.9% | +31.7% |
| Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | 3 | 2.8% | +39.9% | +32.1% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 12 | 13.0% | +39.9% | +34.7% |
| Average | 23 | — | +15.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KFY below its 200-week moving average?
No. Korn Ferry (KFY) is currently 4.5% above its 200-week moving average of $59.11. It would need to fall to $59.11 to cross below the line.
What is KFY's 200-week moving average price?
Korn Ferry's 200-week moving average is $59.11 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when KFY drops below its 200-week moving average?
KFY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +15.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 23 weeks on average.
Is KFY a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about KFY as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 33. Free cash flow yield is 9.0%. Return on equity is 14.3%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does KFY compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 26.2 years, $100 invested in KFY would have grown to $204, compared to $740 for the S&P 500. That's 2.8% annualized vs 7.9% for the index. KFY has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does KFY pay a dividend?
Yes. Korn Ferry currently pays a dividend yield of 356.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20