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Korn Ferry (KFY)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — KFY

Based on 340 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KFY positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
340 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+13 new funds entered over the past year (+4% 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

184 buying174 selling
Last quarter: 184 funds bought or added vs 174 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 — ~54 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 52 → 38 → 54 → 54. 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+) ■ 16% medium ■ 18% new
227 out of 340 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 → 52 → 38 → 54 → 54 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 38 → 54 → 54. 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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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 70% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 343 current holders: 239 (70%) 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 — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 340 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — KFY

In 2026 Q1, 184 hedge funds were net buyers of KFY (54 opened a new position, 130 added to an existing one), while 174 reduced or exited (119 trimmed, 55 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 46% of total institutional value in KFY is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 340.

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

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Korn Ferry (KFY) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KFY has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 79d ago
KFY
+11.6%
XLI
+11.0%

KFY outperformed XLI by +0.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
KFY
+10.1%
XLI
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, KFY outperformed XLI by +5.3% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

26 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.2
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KFY
339 + Investors

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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

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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.

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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 2.05% 395,972 $24.9M
2 Tributary Capital Management, LLC 1.69% 276,081 $17.4M
3 Virtus Family Office LLC 1.40% 25,749 $1.6M
4 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.92% 297,054 $18.7M
5 Westmount Partners, LLC 0.64% 41,518 $2.6M
6 Clark Estates Inc/Ny 0.56% 36,800 $2.3M
7 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.53% 8,143 $513K
8 Royce & Associates LP 0.52% 835,770 $52.6M
9 Ariel Investments, LLC 0.33% 463,417 $29.2M
10 Isthmus Partners, LLC 0.30% 45,530 $2.9M
11 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.30% 5,700 $359K
12 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.27% 4,797 $302K
13 Severin Investments, LLC 0.26% 4,742 $299K
14 Artemis Investment Management LLP 0.25% 379,847 $23.9M
15 Kerrisdale Advisers, LLC 0.25% 10,288 $648K
16 Cypress Capital, LLC 0.22% 12,360 $778K
17 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.22% 34,904 $2.6M
18 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.18% 2,610 $164K
19 New Vernon Capital Holdings II LLC 0.17% 3,761 $237K
20 Inceptionr LLC 0.17% 11,113 $700K
21 Pzena Investment Management LLC 0.16% 797,438 $50.2M
22 Transcend Capital Advisors, LLC 0.16% 31,035 $2.0M
23 Edgestream Partners, L.P. 0.15% 74,629 $4.7M
24 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.14% 7,599 $478K
25 Azzad Asset Management Inc /Adv 0.14% 21,920 $1.4M
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?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KFY positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for KFY?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 184 funds bought or added vs 174 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 — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 52 of 340 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% 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: 227 out of 340 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 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KFY has moved +10.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KFY has gained +11.6% vs +11.0% 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.

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.

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