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KORN FERRY (KFY)

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — KFY

Based on 322 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added KFY than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
322 hedge funds hold KFY right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +8% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+25 new funds entered over the past year (+8% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

164 buying159 selling
Last quarter: 164 funds bought or added vs 159 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KFY position: 52 → 49 → 36 → 53. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

68% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 15% new
219 out of 322 hedge funds have held KFY for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~53 new funds/quarter

40 → 52 → 49 → 36 → 53 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 49 → 36 → 53. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 71% of holders stayed 2+ years

71% veterans 12% 1-2yr 17% new
Of 324 current holders: 230 (71%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 322 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in KFY. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — KFY

In 2025 Q4, 164 hedge funds were net buyers of KFY (53 opened a new position, 111 added to an existing one), while 159 reduced or exited (119 trimmed, 40 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 54% of total institutional value in KFY is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 322.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KFY

How many hedge funds hold KFY — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of KFY vs. share price

Market Analysis: KFY

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Company Profile: KFY

Industrials Staffing & Employment Services

Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

53 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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1.5
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Hedge Fund Positioning: KFY
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 324 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 324 312 3.85%
13F Shares 50M 50M 0.96%
Total Value $3.32B $3.48B -4.72%
New Positions 53 36 +17
Increased Positions 112 143 -31
Closed Positions 40 45 -5
Reduced Positions 124 100 +24
Total Calls 1 2 -50.0%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of KFY — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 NEUMEIER POMA INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC 2.05% 395,972 $24.9M
2 Tributary Capital Management, LLC 1.69% 276,081 $17.4M
3 Olstein Capital Management, L.P. 1.65% 120,000 $8K
4 Virtus Family Office LLC 1.40% 25,749 $1.6M
5 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.92% 297,054 $18.7M
6 Westmount Partners, LLC 0.64% 41,518 $2.6M
7 VALUE HOLDINGS MANAGEMENT CO. LLC 0.60% 58,500 $4K
8 CLARK ESTATES INC/NY 0.56% 36,800 $2.3M
9 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.53% 8,143 $513K
10 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.52% 835,770 $52.6M
11 ISTHMUS PARTNERS, LLC 0.30% 45,530 $2.9M
12 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.30% 5,700 $359K
13 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.27% 4,797 $302K
14 Severin Investments, LLC 0.26% 4,742 $299K
15 Artemis Investment Management LLP 0.25% 379,847 $23.9M
16 Cypress Capital, LLC 0.22% 12,360 $778K
17 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.18% 2,610 $164K
18 INCEPTIONR LLC 0.17% 11,113 $700K
19 PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.16% 797,438 $50.2M
20 TRANSCEND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC 0.16% 31,035 $2.0M
21 AZZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC /ADV 0.14% 21,920 $1.4M
22 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.13% 1,276,458 $80.0M
23 VIAWEALTH, LLC 0.12% 3,475 $219K
24 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.11% 98,969 $6.2M
25 THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS 0.10% 854,284 $54K
Investor Ownership
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — KORN FERRY (KFY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KFY?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added KFY than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for KFY?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 164 funds bought or added vs 159 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for KFY holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 322 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in KFY. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held KFY?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 219 out of 322 hedge funds have held KFY for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.