Korn Ferry (KFY) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Korn Ferry (KFY) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KFY has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), KFY gained +25.8% vs +0.7% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Korn Ferry (KFY)

339 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KFY. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — KFY

Based on 343 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, 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.

🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

343 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 — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+16 new funds entered over the past year (+5% 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

185 buying175 selling

Last quarter: 185 funds bought or added vs 175 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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Steady new buyers — ~55 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 53 → 38 → 54 → 55. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 18% new

229 out of 343 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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Growing discovery — still being found

55 → 53 → 38 → 54 → 55 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 53 → 38 → 54 → 55. A growing number of institutions are discovering KFY each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 21% new

Entry-cohort mix of 346 holders: 241 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 31 entered 1–2 years ago, and 74 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds

55 of 343 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% 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.

3.5

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	339	341	-0.59%
13F Shares	50M	51M	-1.74%
Total Value	$3.04B	$3.36B	-9.3%
New Positions	54	54	-
Increased Positions	130	119	+11
Closed Positions	56	44	+12
Reduced Positions	116	124	-8
Total Calls	3	1	200.0%
Total Puts	0	1	-100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	1.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

339

341

-0.59%

13F Shares

50M

51M

-1.74%

Total Value

$3.04B

$3.36B

-9.3%

New Positions

Increased Positions

130

119

+11

Closed Positions

+12

Reduced Positions

116

124

-8

Total Calls

200.0%

Total Puts

-100.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

1.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

339 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in KFY. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

QUARTER:

2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 KFY holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC	1.83%	401,362	$26.7M
2	Sunriver Management LLC	1.71%	163,836	$10.9M
3	Virtus Family Office LLC	1.54%	29,350	$2.0M
4	Tributary Capital Management, LLC	1.47%	268,108	$17.9M
5	Leeward Investments, LLC - MA	0.88%	291,012	$19.4M
6	Westmount Partners, LLC	0.60%	41,518	$2.8M
7	Clark Estates Inc/Ny	0.56%	36,800	$2.5M
8	Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C.	0.44%	7,310	$487K
9	Royce & Associates LP	0.42%	788,362	$52.5M
10	Easterly Investment Partners LLC	0.40%	117,900	$7.8M
11	Ariel Investments, LLC	0.30%	450,116	$30.0M
12	Severin Investments, LLC	0.29%	5,690	$379K
13	Isthmus Partners, LLC	0.24%	37,406	$2.5M
14	Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc	0.23%	5,700	$380K
15	Edgestream Partners, L.P.	0.22%	111,764	$7.4M
16	Cypress Capital, LLC	0.21%	11,617	$773K
17	JMN Financial LLC	0.17%	3,326	$221K
18	Fieldview Capital Management, LLC	0.17%	9,008	$600K
19	Pzena Investment Management LLC	0.17%	867,680	$57.8M
20	Blueshift Asset Management, LLC	0.16%	10,465	$697K
21	Navellier & Associates Inc	0.15%	28,914	$1.9M
22	Transcend Capital Advisors, LLC	0.14%	31,271	$2.1M
23	New Vernon Capital Holdings II LLC	0.14%	3,761	$250K
24	BCS Private Wealth Management, Inc.	0.12%	6,010	$400K
25	Azzad Asset Management Inc /Adv	0.11%	19,222	$1.3M

Investor	Ownership History	% 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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, 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: 185 funds bought or added vs 175 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 — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 343 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% 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?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 229 out of 343 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.

Is it too late to buy Korn Ferry (KFY) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KFY has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), KFY has gained +25.8% vs +0.7% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.

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Korn Ferry (KFY)

Smart Money Signals — KFY

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 51% buying

Steady new buyers — ~55 new funds per quarter

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 21% newcomers

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

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