Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.58
Korn Ferry (KFY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.4%
Payout Ratio
34.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
KFY Dividend Income Check
Safety
34.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is rising.
KFY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.4%
Trailing DPS$1.58
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout34.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout29.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR49.9%
5Y CAGR36.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.6%
Total Shareholder Yield4.9%
1Y Total Return7.3%
5Y Total Return8.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,81010Y ago$26,99020Y ago$35,976
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
KFY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
KFY Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Korn Ferry distributes 34.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KFY has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 49.9% and 5-year CAGR of 36.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KFY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.4% dividend yield, 2.6% buyback yield, 4.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 8.1%, with dividends contributing 8.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,990 today.
KFY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.68
Avg/Payment$0.2840
Latest Change+14.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026Latest | $0.5500 | ↑ +14.6% | 3.19% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 2.81% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 2.57% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 2.30% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.4800 | ↑ +29.7% | 2.31% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 2.16% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 1.85% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | $0.3700 | ↑ +12.1% | 1.80% | Jul 31, 2024 |
KFY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.4%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
34.0% payout
Streak
5Y
36.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.9%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFYKorn Ferry | $3.5B | 2.4% | 34.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  MANManpowerGroup Inc. | $1.4B | 4.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  RHIRobert Half Internat… | $2.8B | 8.7% | 1.8% | 22 | Sustainable |
 HSIIHeidrick & Struggles… | $1.2B | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 TRUTransUnion | $14.1B | 0.6% | 19.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  KELYAKelly Services, Inc. | $349M | 3.2% | — | 5 | Unknown |
KFY Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.55 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $1.92 | 33.3% | 4 | $4.60 | 41.7% | 2.40x | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $1.44 | 71.4% | 4 | $3.23 | 44.6% | 2.24x | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $0.84 | 47.4% | 4 | $3.95 | 21.3% | 4.70x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $0.57 | 23.9% | 4 | $5.98 | 9.5% | 10.49x | 1.3% |
| 2021 | $0.46 | 15.0% | 4 | $2.09 | 22.0% | 4.54x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.90 | 21.1% | 4.75x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.83 | 21.9% | 4.58x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | -20.0% | 4 | $2.38 | 16.8% | 5.95x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $0.50 | 25.0% | 4 | $1.47 | 34.0% | 2.94x | 1.2% |
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Start ComparisonKFY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KFY stock.
How much dividend does KFY pay per share?
Korn Ferry (KFY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.58 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is KFY's next ex-dividend date?
KFY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KFY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KFY's dividend safe?
KFY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +34.0% and FCF payout ratio of +29.0%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is KFY a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Korn Ferry is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +36.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does KFY pay dividends?
Korn Ferry pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.58 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in KFY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KFY five years ago would be worth approximately $10,810 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KFY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KFY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.