Korn Ferry, together with its subsidiaries, provides organizational consulting services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Consulting, Digital, Executive Search, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) & Professional Search. The company provides executive search services to recruit board level, chief executive, other senior executive, and general management talent of organizations. It also offers organizational strategy, assessment and succession, leadership and professional development, and total reward services. In addition, the company provides RPO, business project, professional search, and outsource recruiting solutions. Further, the company offers tech-enabled solutions that identify structures, roles, capabilities, and behaviors to drive businesses. It serves public and private companies, and middle market and emerging growth companies, as well as government and non-profit organizations. The company was formerly known as Korn/Ferry International and changed its name to Korn Ferry in January 2019. Korn Ferry was founded in 1969 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

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The following are the top rated Industrial stocks according to Validea's Price/Sales Investor model based on the published strategy of Kenneth Fisher. This value strategy rewards stocks with low P/S ratios, long-term profit growth, strong free cash flow and consistent profit margins.
DNOW INC (DNOW) is a small-cap growth stock in the Misc. Capital Goods industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Kenneth Fisher is 90% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: DNOW Inc. is a supplier of energy and industrial products and packaged, engineered process and production equipment. The Company offers a set of supply chain solutions combined with a suite of digital offerings branded as DigitalNOW that provides customers access to digital commerce, data, and information management channels. It is engaged in providing application systems, work processes, parts integration, optimization solutions and after-sales support that provide productive solutions for its customers. Its product offering includes pipe, manual and automated valves, fittings, flanges, gaskets, fasteners, electrical, instrumentation, artificial lift, pumping solutions and modular process, production, measurement, automation, control equipment, and consumable maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies. It also offers sourcing, procurement, warehouse, and inventory management solutions as part of its supply chain and materials management offering.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
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ROBERT HALF INC (RHI) is a mid-cap growth stock in the Business Services industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Kenneth Fisher is 90% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Robert Half Inc. provides specialized talent solutions and business consulting services through the Robert Half and Protiviti company names. The Company operates through three segments: contract talent solutions, permanent placement talent solutions, and Protiviti. The contract talent solutions and permanent placement talent solutions segments provide engagement professionals and full-time personnel, respectively, for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative, and customer support roles. The Protiviti segment provides internal audit, risk, business, and technology consulting solutions. The Company and its subsidiaries own various trademarks and service marks, including Robert Half Finance & Accounting, Accountemps, OfficeTeam, Robert Half Technology, Robert Half Management Resources, Robert Half Legal, and The Creative Group. The Company operates in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
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TENNANT CO (TNC) is a small-cap growth stock in the Misc. Capital Goods industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Kenneth Fisher is 90% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Tennant Company is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and marketing solutions. It offers products and solutions consisting of manual and autonomous mechanized cleaning equipment for both industrial and commercial uses, detergent-free and other sustainable cleaning technologies, aftermarket parts and consumables, equipment maintenance and repair services, and business solutions, such as financing, rental and leasing programs, and machine-to-machine asset management solutions. Its products are used in various environments, including retail establishments, distribution centers, factories and warehouses, public venues, such as arenas and stadiums, office buildings, schools and universities, hospitals, and clinics, and more. It markets its offerings under the brands: Tennant, Nobles, Alfa Uma Empresa Tennant, IPC, Gaomei and Rongen brands, as well as private-label brands. It has a portfolio of differentiated technology solutions that includes IRIS, ec-H2O NanoClean, and ReadySpace.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
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PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO (PLPC) is a small-cap growth stock in the Misc. Fabricated Products industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Kenneth Fisher is 80% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Preformed Line Products Company is a designer and manufacturer of products and systems employed in the construction and maintenance of overhead, ground-mounted and underground networks for energy, telecommunication, cable, data communication and other similar industries. The Company provides formed wire solutions, connectors, fiber optic and copper splice closures, solar hardware mounting applications, and electric vehicle charging station foundations. Its products include energy products, communications products, and special industry products. The energy products are used for supporting, protecting, terminating, and splicing transmission and distribution lines as well as bolted, welded, and compressed connectors for substations. The communications products include rugged outside plant (OSP) closures to protect and support wireline and wireless networks. The special industry products include hardware assemblies, plastic products, and interior/exterior connectors, among others.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
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KORN FERRY (KFY) is a mid-cap growth stock in the Business Services industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Kenneth Fisher is 80% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. The Company works with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. Its businesses include consulting, digital, executive search, professional search & interim, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). Its consulting business aligns organizational structure, culture, performance, development, and people to drive growth by addressing four fundamental organizational and talent needs: organization strategy, assessment and succession, leadership and professional development, and total rewards. The Company's digital business builds, sells and delivers its technology products. Its executive search business helps organizations recruit board-level, chief executive, and other c-suite/senior executive and general management talent. Its professional search & interim business delivers enterprise talent acquisition solutions. The Company's RPO business offers scalable recruitment outsourcing and projects solutions.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of KORN FERRY
About Kenneth Fisher: The son of Philip Fisher, who is considered the "Father of Growth Investing", Kenneth Fisher is a money manager, bestselling author, and longtime Forbes columnist. The younger Fisher wowed Wall Street in the mid-1980s when his book Super Stocks first popularized the idea of using the price/sales ratio (PSR) as a means of identifying attractive stocks. According to his alma mater, Humboldt State University, Fisher is also one of the world's foremost experts on 19th century logging. Appropriately, Fisher's firm, Fisher Investments, is located in a lush forest preserve in Woodside, California, where the contrarian-minded Fisher says he and his employees can get away from Wall Street groupthink.
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Validea's Top Industrial Stocks Based On Kenneth Fisher - 7/20/2025

Shares of GMS Inc. GMS rose 3.2% after reporting fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings of $1.29/share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15.
Shares of Coinbase Global, Inc. COIN soared 16.3% following U.S. Senate approval of stablecoin regulation.
Shares of Korn Ferry KFY rose 2.9% after reporting fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings of $1.32/share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26.
Shares of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated PEG inched up 1.3% on utilities emerging as one of the biggest winning sectors of the day.
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Company News for Jun 20, 2025

(RTTNews) - Korn/Ferry International Inc (KFY) will host its conference call at 12:00 PM ET on June 18, 2025, to discuss its Q4 25 earnings result
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Korn/Ferry Q4 25 Earnings Conference Call At 12:00 PM ET

Korn/Ferry (KFY) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.32 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.26 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 4.76%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this staffing company would post earnings of $1.13 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.19, delivering a surprise of 5.31%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Korn/Ferry, which belongs to the Zacks Staffing Firms industry, posted revenues of $712.05 million for the quarter ended April 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.35%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $690.8 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Korn/Ferry shares have lost about 1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 1.7%.
What's Next for Korn/Ferry?
While Korn/Ferry has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Korn/Ferry: mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.18 on $671.85 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $4.65 on $2.71 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Staffing Firms is currently in the bottom 15% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Resources Connection (RGP), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended May 2025.
This consulting company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.03 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -89.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Resources Connection's revenues are expected to be $136.33 million, down 8% from the year-ago quarter.
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Korn/Ferry (KFY) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, consulting firm Korn Ferry (KFY) provided earnings, adjusted earnings and fee revenue guidance for the first quarter.
For the first quarter, the company projects earnings in a range of $1.16 to $1.24 per share and adjusted earnings in a range of $1.18 to $1.26 per share on fee revenue between $675 million and $695 million.
On average, five analysts polled expect the company to report earnings of $1.20 per share on revenues of $678.91 million for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
For the fourth quarter, the company reported net income attributable to the company of $64.24 million or $1.21 per share, lower than $65.19 million or $1.24 per share in the prior-year quarter.
Excluding items, adjusted earnings for the quarter were $1.32 per share, compared to $1.26 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Total revenue for the quarter grew 2.8 percent to $719.83 million from $699.92 million in the same quarter last year. It also increased 4 percent at constant currency basis.
The Street was looking for earnings of $1.26 per share on revenues of $689.89 million for the quarter.
On Tuesday, the Company announced its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.48 per share that will be payable on July 31, 2025 to shareholders of record on July 3, 2025.
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Korn Ferry Guides Q1 In Line With Estimates As Q4 Results Top Estimates

The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 06/18/2025. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.
Korn Ferry (KFY)is reporting for the quarter ending April 30, 2025. The staffing company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 2 analysts that follow the stock is $1.25. This value represents a 0.79% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year KFY has met analyst expectations once and beat the expectations the other three quarters. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for KFY is 14.00 vs. an industry ratio of 13.70, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
GMS Inc. (GMS)is reporting for the quarter ending April 30, 2025. The building company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $1.15. This value represents a 40.41% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for GMS is 12.67 vs. an industry ratio of 20.80.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The medical products company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 2 analysts that follow the stock is $0.11. This value represents a no change for the same quarter last year. In the past year ACB has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 50%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for ACB is 13.37 vs. an industry ratio of 19.50.
Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The shipping company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 1 analyst that follows the stock is $3.35. This value represents a 25.94% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for ESEA is 3.07 vs. an industry ratio of 13.80.
LiveOne, Inc. (LVO)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The audio video production company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 2 analysts that follow the stock is $-0.05. This value represents a 66.67% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for LVO is -8.64 vs. an industry ratio of 10.00.
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Pre-Market Earnings Report for June 18, 2025 : KFY, GMS, ACB, ESEA, LVO

The staffing industry is an essential pillar of the global economy, connecting businesses with the right talent to drive growth and innovation. From temporary placements and executive search to workforce consulting and outsourcing, staffing companies are critical in matching skills with demand across multiple industries.
With the job market's ongoing evolution, fueled by technological advancements and changing workforce dynamics, staffing firms are expected to witness increasing demand. As businesses strive for agility, the need for flexible workforce solutions has surged, making staffing companies attractive investment opportunities.
The global staffing industry is projected to reach $650 billion in 2025. This expansion is being driven by increasing labor shortages, a growing gig economy, and digital transformation in recruitment. As companies invest in AI-powered hiring platforms and workforce analytics, staffing firms are evolving to meet modern talent acquisition needs.
The staffing sector’s growth offers compelling investment opportunities, with companies positioning themselves as key enablers of economic expansion. As the industry continues to thrive, stocks like Korn Ferry KFY, ADP ADP and Barrett Business Services, Inc. BBSI are gaining significant traction.
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Korn Ferry is a leading organizational consulting firm specializing in executive search, talent development, and workforce transformation. With decades of industry experience, the company has built a strong reputation for helping businesses attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent. Its comprehensive approach to talent acquisition, leadership development, and workforce optimization has made it a preferred partner for Fortune 500 companies across various industries.
By leveraging data-driven insights, AI-powered recruitment tools and advanced analytics, Korn Ferry enhances the efficiency of hiring processes, succession planning and executive coaching. Its proprietary talent intelligence solutions enable organizations to identify high-potential candidates, streamline recruitment and create leadership pipelines that align with long-term business objectives.
As the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow in an evolving job market, Korn Ferry’s expertise in aligning talent with business strategy becomes increasingly valuable. The firm plays a crucial role in workforce transformation by helping companies navigate changing workforce dynamics, optimize employee performance, and build resilient leadership teams capable of driving sustainable growth.
KFY currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
ADP is a leading provider of human capital management solutions, offering payroll processing, talent management and benefits administration services.
The company has been at the forefront of integrating technology into HR services, enhancing efficiency for businesses worldwide. In October 2024, following the acquisition of WorkForce Software, ADP raised its 2025 annual revenue growth forecast to between 6% and 7% from its earlier projection of 5% to 6%, indicating strong payroll and human resource spending.
With a stable labor market and a decline in layoffs, ADP demonstrates robust financial performance. The company's revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 reached $5 billion, growing 8.2% year over year. ADP's ability to adapt to market needs and invest in technological advancements positions it well for future growth. ADP currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Barrett Business Services Inc. provides business management solutions, combining human resource outsourcing and professional management consulting. The company's unique approach integrates on-site management with HR services, catering to small and medium-sized businesses.
BBSI's focus on personalized client interactions and local market expertise has contributed to its sustained growth. As businesses seek tailored solutions to manage their workforce effectively, BBSI's model offers significant value.
As businesses increasingly seek customized and scalable workforce management solutions, BBSI’s model continues to offer significant value. With a strong emphasis on relationship-driven consulting and data-backed workforce strategies, the company is well-positioned to support organizations in navigating complex employment landscapes while driving long-term success. BBSI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Top Stocks From the Staffing Industry to Keep an Eye On

For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – March 17, 2025 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and ETFs featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Toll Brothers TOL, DICK'S Sporting Goods DKS, KornFerry International KFY, Banco Santander SAN and Applied Materials AMAT.
Here are highlights from Friday’s Analyst Blog:
5 Stocks to Watch on Their Recent Dividend Hikes Amid Recession Fears
Major U.S. indexes have been extremely volatile so far this year. After a solid rebound in 2024, the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite slid 6.12%, 4.07%, and 10.40% over the year-to-date period, respectively. Investors are concerned about a deep trade war due to the aggressive shifting of U.S. foreign policies, a potential government shutdown, and an impending recession. President Donald Trump's fiscal, trade and immigration policies have led investors to take a cautious approach.
According to the Department of Labor report, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.2% in February after rising 0.5% in January, much cooler than expected. On an annual basis, CPI dropped 2.8% from 3% in January. Trump's tariff moves with key trading partners have stroked fears of rising inflation and a slowdown in economic growth among market participants.
Persistent inflation is another major negative for the market as it will leave less room for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, currently in the range of 4.25-4.50%. There is huge uncertainty regarding rate cuts in the changed scenario from earlier expectations of two to three rate cuts by the Fed at the beginning of this year. The labor market remains stable, but immigration policies, widespread layoffs of federal workers, and an escalating global trade war threaten its stability.
Amid such volatile market conditions, investors who wish to diversify their portfolio can invest in dividend-paying stocks. Some of the prominent names are Toll Brothers, DICK'S Sporting Goods, KornFerry International, Banco Santander and Applied Materials. Companies that pay out dividends consistently indicate a healthy business model. Stocks that have raised dividends recently exhibit a sound financial structure and can counter market upheavals. Stocks that tend to reward investors with a high dividend payout outperform non-dividend-paying stocks in a highly volatile market.
Toll Brothers
Toll Brothers builds single-family detached and attached home communities; master-planned luxury residential resort-style golf communities; and urban low, mid, and high-rise communities, principally on the land it develops and improves. This Fort Washington, PA-based company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
On March 11, TOL declared that its shareholders would receive a dividend of 25 cents a share on April 25, 2025. TOL has a dividend yield of 0.9%.
Over the past five years, TOL has increased its dividend five times, and its payout ratio presently sits at 7% of earnings. Check Toll Brothers’ dividend history here.
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DICK'S Sporting Goods
DICK'S Sporting Goods is headquartered in Coraopolis, PA. This Zacks Rank #3 company operates as a major omni-channel sporting goods retailer, offering athletic shoes, apparel, accessories and a broad selection of outdoor and athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, fishing, tennis, golf, water sports, etc.
On March 10, DKS declared that its shareholders would receive a dividend of $1.21 a share on April 11, 2025. DKS has a dividend yield of 2.3%.
In the past five years, DKS has increased its dividend seven times. Its payout ratio is currently 31% of earnings. Check DICK'S Sporting Goods’ dividend history here.
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. Quote
KornFerry International
KornFerry Internationalis the world's leading and largest executive recruitment firm with the broadest global presence in the executive recruitment industry. The Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
On March 10, KFY announced that its shareholders would receive a dividend of 48 cents a share on April 15, 2025. KFY has a dividend yield of 2.2%.
Over the past five years, KFY has increased its dividend six times. Its payout ratio now sits at 31% of earnings. Check KornFerry International's dividend history here.
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Banco Santander
Banco Santander is the biggest bank in Spain which provides banking services for individuals and companies, leasing, factoring, stockbrokerage and mutual fund services. This Madrid, Spain-based company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
On March 7, SAN declared that its shareholders would receive a dividend of 8 cents a share on May 7, 2025. SAN has a dividend yield of 2.4%.
Over the past five years, SAN has increased its dividend seven times, and its payout ratio presently sits at 19% of earnings. Check Banco Santander’s dividend history here.
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Applied Materials
Applied Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of equipment for the fabrication of semiconductor, flat panel liquid crystal displays, and solar photovoltaic cells and modules. The Zacks Rank #3 company is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.
On March 10, AMAT announced that its shareholders would receive a dividend of 46 cents a share on June 12, 2025. AMAT has a dividend yield of 1.1%.
Over the past five years, AMAT has increased its dividend six times. Its payout ratio now sits at 18% of earnings. Check Applied Materials' dividend history here.
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The DICK'S Sporting Goods Board of Directors authorizes a 10% increase in quarterly dividend and new five-year share repurchase program of up to $3 billion. They declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of $1.2125 per share on the Company's Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The dividend is payable in cash on April 11, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 28, 2025. This dividend represents an increase of 10% over the Company's previous quarterly per share amount and is equivalent to an annualized dividend of $4.85 per share.
Oracle announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of outstanding common stock, reflecting a 25% increase over the current quarterly dividend of $0.40. This increased dividend will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 10, 2025, with a payment date of April 23, 2025.
Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm, today announced its Board of Directors has approved a 30% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.48 per share. This dividend will be payable on April 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 27, 2025. This represents an indicated annual dividend of $1.92 per share. "This marks the fifth consecutive year that we have increased our regular quarterly cash dividend and demonstrates the continued confidence we have in our business," said Gary D. Burnison, CEO, Korn Ferry.
Vail Resorts' Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.22 per share of Vail Resorts' common stock that will be payable on April 10, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 27, 2025, and the Company repurchased approximately 0.1 million shares during the quarter at an average price of approximately $196 per share for a total of $20 million.
Independence Realty Trust announces that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share of IRT common stock, payable on April 21, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 28, 2025.
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(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the third quarter on Tuesday, consulting firm Korn Ferry (KFY) provided earnings, adjusted earnings and fee revenue guidance for the fourth quarter.
For the fourth quarter, the company projects earnings in a range of $1.20 to $1.28 per share and adjusted earnings in a range of $1.22 to $1.30 per share on fee revenue between $680 million and $700 million.
On average, five analysts polled expect the company to report earnings of $1.23 per share on revenues of $690.18 million for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
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