KORN FERRY (KFY) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to KORN FERRY (KFY) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of KFY during the latest reporting period was Hancock Classic Value, which increased its reported KFY position by approximately $53.30M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in KFY exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward KORN FERRY (KFY). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $80.44M in reported KFY exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in KORN FERRY's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 43,050 | 120,000 | $7,554 |
| Q1 2026 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 18,800 | 57,600 | $3,625,920 |
| Q1 2026 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 5,573 | 797,438 | $50,198,722 |
| Q4 2025 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 11,950 | 76,950 | $5,080 |
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,720 | 4,982 | $328,928 |
| Q3 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 3,262 | 3,262 | $228,292 |
| Q2 2025 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 50,371 | 818,329 | $60,008,066 |
| Q2 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 34,500 | 38,800 | $2,845,204 |
| Q1 2025 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 22,578 | 589,145 | $39,961,705 |
| Q3 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 13,601 | 25,500 | $1,918,620 |
| Q1 2024 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 220,564 | 1,118,694 | $73,565,317 |
| Q4 2023 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 898,130 | 898,130 | $53,304,016 |
| Q4 2023 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 12,734 | 825,510 | $48,994,018 |
| Q3 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 34,153 | 161,399 | $7,657 |
| Q3 2023 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 9,776 | 812,776 | $38,558,093 |
| Q3 2023 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 8,000 | 162,000 | $7,685 |
| Q2 2023 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 39,000 | 154,000 | $7,629 |
| Q1 2023 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 97,000 | 115,000 | $5,950 |
| Q1 2023 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 11,843 | 805,422 | $41,672,534 |
| Q2 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 72,900 | 419,600 | $24,345 |
| Q2 2022 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 72,424 | 862,779 | $50,059 |
| Q1 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 278,200 | 346,700 | $22,515 |
| Q1 2022 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 26,630 | 790,355 | $51,326 |
| Q3 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 10,000 | 149,700 | $10,832 |
| Q2 2021 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 3,240 | 838,756 | $60,852 |
| Q1 2021 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 4,424 | 4,424 | $276 |
| Q4 2020 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 89,194 | 841,966 | $36,626 |
| Q4 2020 | Third Avenue Management | Buy | 29,996 | 358,469 | $15,594 |
| Q3 2020 | Third Avenue Management | Buy | 202,973 | 328,473 | $9,526 |
| Q3 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 120,000 | 221,400 | $6,421 |
Frequently asked questions about KFY activity
Which institutional owners are buying KFY?
Institutional owners buying KFY include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in KFY activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in KFY compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to KORN FERRY (KFY) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in KFY increasing?
Institutional interest in KFY can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.