KFY – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Challenger 5 Years

Dividend Data

Div Yield 2.61%
5Y Avg Yield 1.91%
Current Div $0.550
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $2.200
Previous Div $0.550
Dividend Pay Date Jul 31, 2026

Price Data

Price $84.42
Price Change +0.35
Price Change % +0.42%
Next Earnings Report Sep 9, 2026
Low (52W) $58.95
High (52W) $85.69

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 40.0
DGR 1Y 21.2%
DGR 3Y 48.4%
DGR 5Y 37.4%
DGR 10Y 17.8%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials 25.5%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 20.9%
TTR 1Y - No Specials 25.5%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 20.9%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $53.47
FV (P/E 10) % 58.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $26.10
FV (Peter Lynch) % 223.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $59.11
FV (Blended) % 43.0%

Financial Metrics

NPM 9.5%
ROE 14.6%
Current R 1.9x
Debt/Capital 22.0%
P/E 16.2x
P/BV 2.2x
PEG 1.20

Company Info

Symbol KFY
Company Korn Ferry
Sector Industrials
Industry Staffing & Employment Services
Website Visit
📊 Financial data last updated: August 10, 2026 2:04 pm

Calculate your KFY Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate KFY dividend yield using our KFY calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your KFY investments snowball over time.

Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Data last updated: August 10, 2026 9:51 pm

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,000120$83.64$0.552.63%2.63%$285$285137$11,485
2$13,050137$95.03$0.652.75%3.12%$383$668154$14,633
3$16,626154$107.98$0.772.87%3.70%$503$1,171170$18,330
4$20,827170$122.69$0.922.99%4.39%$652$1,824185$22,679
5$25,769185$139.41$1.093.12%5.20%$837$2,661199$27,806
6$31,594199$158.40$1.293.26%6.17%$1,066$3,727214$33,861
7$38,474214$179.98$1.533.40%7.32%$1,350$5,078228$41,024
8$46,613228$204.50$1.813.55%8.67%$1,703$6,781242$49,516
9$56,262242$232.36$2.153.70%10.29%$2,141$8,921257$59,602
10$67,722257$264.02$2.553.86%12.20%$2,685$11,606271$71,607

KFY Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
07/06/202607/06/2026$0.5502.90%3.09%$71.10
03/27/202603/27/2026$0.5503.19%3.53%$62.35
12/19/202512/19/2025$0.4802.81%2.81%$68.26
09/26/202509/26/2025$0.4802.57%2.73%$70.38
07/03/202507/03/2025$0.4802.30%2.60%$73.98
03/27/202503/27/2025$0.4802.31%2.79%$68.70
12/20/202412/20/2024$0.3702.16%2.22%$66.56
09/19/202409/19/2024$0.3701.85%1.96%$75.61
07/03/202407/03/2024$0.3701.80%2.20%$67.37
03/26/202403/26/2024$0.3301.58%2.05%$64.42
12/20/202312/20/2023$0.3301.44%2.27%$58.17
09/21/202309/21/2023$0.1801.39%1.51%$47.59
07/06/202307/06/2023$0.1801.29%1.48%$48.81
03/27/202303/27/2023$0.1501.18%1.18%$50.79
12/20/202212/20/2022$0.1501.14%1.20%$50.02
09/22/202209/22/2022$0.1501.12%1.25%$48.08
07/05/202207/05/2022$0.1500.88%1.04%$57.88
03/25/202203/25/2022$0.1200.75%0.75%$64.26
12/20/202112/20/2021$0.1200.64%0.67%$71.41
09/22/202109/22/2021$0.1200.60%0.66%$73.07
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KFY 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This analysis of KFY demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 14.8% CAGR, representing strong long-term performance. While recent 5-year returns averaged 1.4% annually, the exceptional 10-year performance of 14.8% demonstrates sustained long-term growth. The DRIP strategy provided 19% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.

With DRIP No DRIP

Total Return with and without DRIP (KFY)

Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in KFY would grow to $45,269 with DRIP (352.7%), and $42,912 without DRIP (329.1%).

KFY Dividend Reinvestment Snowball

Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in KFY with historic price growth (13.62%) and dividend growth (18.59%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.

After 20 Years

Your Investment: $34,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $475,696

Annual Dividend: $29,423

Yield on Cost: 86.54%

Total Dividends: $117,846

No DRIP

Portfolio: $314,089

Total Dividends: $73,390

After 30 Years

Your Investment: $46,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $3,471,867

Annual Dividend: $329,311

Yield on Cost: 715.89%

Total Dividends: $1,222,195

No DRIP

Portfolio: $1,329,124

Total Dividends: $441,395

Milestones on the way

By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $23,532 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $6,125 per year in dividends alone.

By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $14,910, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.

After two decades, cumulative dividends total $117,846 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 347% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 86.54%.

At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $95,114 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $371,377.

By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $329,311, cumulative dividends total $1,222,195, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $3,471,867, compared with $1,329,124 if dividends weren’t reinvested.

How we estimate these numbers

We use the latest calculator inputs for KFY, price $83.64, dividend per period $0.55 (4x/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 13.62% and dividend growth 18.59% annually.

We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that month’s price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the No-DRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.

This model isn’t investment advice; it’s a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for KFY

Based on past 10-year performance, here are KFY growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +3.80%
Dividend CAGR of +17.81%

Using KFY CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

KFY (DRIP)KFY (No DRIP)
Current Price$82.67$82.67
Start Shares120.96120.96
Start Value$10,000$10,000
After 10 years:
Final Share Count210.16120.96
Dividends Payment$11.33$11.33
Annual Dividends$2,176$1,371
Yield on cost21.76%13.71%
Share Price$120.05$120.05
Total Dividends$9,591$7,305
Final Value$25,230$21,827

Estimated Future Value + Dividends – KFY

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

KFY Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
07/06/202607/06/2026$0.5502.90%3.09%$71.10
03/27/202603/27/2026$0.5503.19%3.53%$62.35
12/19/202512/19/2025$0.4802.81%2.81%$68.26
09/26/202509/26/2025$0.4802.57%2.73%$70.38
07/03/202507/03/2025$0.4802.30%2.60%$73.98
03/27/202503/27/2025$0.4802.31%2.79%$68.70
12/20/202412/20/2024$0.3702.16%2.22%$66.56
09/19/202409/19/2024$0.3701.85%1.96%$75.61
07/03/202407/03/2024$0.3701.80%2.20%$67.37
03/26/202403/26/2024$0.3301.58%2.05%$64.42
12/20/202312/20/2023$0.3301.44%2.27%$58.17
09/21/202309/21/2023$0.1801.39%1.51%$47.59
07/06/202307/06/2023$0.1801.29%1.48%$48.81
03/27/202303/27/2023$0.1501.18%1.18%$50.79
12/20/202212/20/2022$0.1501.14%1.20%$50.02
09/22/202209/22/2022$0.1501.12%1.25%$48.08
07/05/202207/05/2022$0.1500.88%1.04%$57.88
03/25/202203/25/2022$0.1200.75%0.75%$64.26
12/20/202112/20/2021$0.1200.64%0.67%$71.41
09/22/202109/22/2021$0.1200.60%0.66%$73.07
07/02/202107/02/2021$0.1200.59%0.68%$71.07
03/09/202103/09/2021$0.1000.64%0.64%$62.49
12/18/202012/18/2020$0.1000.93%0.93%$42.80
09/24/202009/24/2020$0.1001.39%1.39%$28.80
07/14/202007/14/2020$0.1001.42%1.42%$28.22
03/25/202003/25/2020$0.1001.65%1.65%$24.18
12/19/201912/19/2019$0.1000.95%0.95%$41.91
09/26/201909/26/2019$0.1001.04%1.04%$38.60
07/01/201907/01/2019$0.1001.01%1.01%$39.43
03/25/201903/25/2019$0.1000.90%0.90%$44.46
12/19/201812/19/2018$0.1000.99%0.99%$40.61
09/27/201809/27/2018$0.1000.82%0.82%$48.85
06/25/201806/25/2018$0.1000.64%0.64%$62.46
03/23/201803/23/2018$0.1001.03%0.83%$48.40
12/19/201712/19/2017$0.1001.19%0.95%$41.95
09/26/201709/26/2017$0.1001.31%1.05%$38.24
06/28/201706/28/2017$0.2001.45%2.31%$34.60
03/21/201703/21/2017$0.1001.28%1.28%$31.35
12/16/201612/16/2016$0.1001.35%1.35%$29.55
09/22/201609/22/2016$0.1001.87%1.87%$21.41
06/23/201606/23/2016$0.1001.77%1.77%$22.55
03/22/201603/22/2016$0.1001.43%1.43%$28.06
12/17/201512/17/2015$0.1001.18%1.18%$34.02
09/23/201509/23/2015$0.1000.88%1.17%$34.15
06/23/201506/23/2015$0.1000.56%1.12%$35.65
03/23/201503/23/2015$0.1000.31%1.24%$32.34
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Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year changes for additional context.

KFY Price

Price to Earnings

Price to Sales

Revenue

Net Income

Revenue vs Net Income

Gross Profit

Operating Income

EBITDA

Operating Cash Flow

Free Cash Flow

Free Cash Flow / Share

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Return on Equity (ROE)

Return on Assets (ROA)

Net Profit Margin

Gross Profit Margin

Cash & Debt

Shares Outstanding

Stock-Based Comp

FCF vs Stock Based Comp

FCF vs FCF / Share

Revenue: Actual + Estimates

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EPS: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks KFY eps: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks KFY net income: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks KFY ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of organizational consulting services worldwide. The company offers consulting services for talent strategies, organizational structures, and workforce capabilities; and develops, integrate,

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