KFY Stock and Options Trade Setup — Korn Ferry
NYSE · Executive Search & Organizational Consulting · Low options liquidity · Mid cap · ~$3.8B
Korn Ferry is a high-quality services business with a unique structural advantage: its proprietary Korn Ferry Intelligence Cloud and compensation database — built from 70+ years of executive placements — creates a data moat that new entrants cannot replicate. As the war for talent intensified post-COVID, the firm's ability to benchmark compensation and assess leadership competencies at scale became a premium product. The consulting segment (L&D, organizational strategy, succession planning) has grown to represent a recurring, higher-margin revenue stream that reduces the cyclicality of pure executive search. The share buyback program has been aggressive and consistent — share count down 25%+ from 2018 peak — amplifying per-share earnings. Korn Ferry trades at a meaningful discount to professional services comparables despite superior margin and growth profiles.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is a living document — updated every 72 hours from the last scan. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
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Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move KFY against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Executive hiring pauses sharply in recessions — revenue can fall 30-40% in a downturn
- 2.Technology disruption from AI-based talent sourcing platforms reduces search margins
- 3.Highly talent-dependent business — senior consultant departures can harm client relationships
KFY Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is KFY a good options trade today?+
Korn Ferry (KFY) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 66/100, ranking it top 40%. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is KFY's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
KFY's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 62%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past KFY trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for KFY?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the KFY setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh KFY's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If KFY drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for KFY?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to KFY: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is KFY outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. KFY currently scores 66.
How does KFY compare to other Executive Search & Organizational Consulting setups?+
KFY's sector rank and percentile against other Executive Search & Organizational Consulting tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Executive Search & Organizational Consulting Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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