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Tobey O'Brien Sommer

Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at Truist Financial Corp.

Tobey O'Brien Sommer is a Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at Truist Securities, specializing in equity research across the Healthcare, Consumer Defensive, Industrials, Technology, and Financial Services sectors. He consistently covers companies such as Korn Ferry, AMN Healthcare Services, Insperity, Huron Consulting Group, FTI Consulting, and eHealth, and has built a strong performance record, including a 65.95% success rate and an average return of 11.07% per recommendation, with notable calls yielding returns up to 182%. Sommer began his analyst career prior to 2009 and joined Truist Securities, where he is registered with FINRA (CRD#: 4474149) and holds appropriate securities licenses. He is recognized for his high volume of rigorous stock ratings, including over 731 documented recommendations and a price target fulfillment rate near 70%.

Tobey O'Brien Sommer's questions to KORN FERRY (KFY) leadership

Question · Q1 2026

Tobey O'Brien Sommer asked about client sentiment amidst economic uncertainty, recent BLS job creation revisions, and potential Fed rate cuts. Sommer also inquired about Korn Ferry's participation in M&A and divestiture consulting services, and the firm's capacity to handle an appreciable uptick in demand without impacting margins.

Answer

CEO Gary Burnison noted varying client optimism by region, with strong performance in Europe and Asia, but challenges in the Americas due to pricing power issues and escalating costs. He highlighted AI's long-term impact on workforce strategy and strong activity in industrial and private equity sectors. Burnison confirmed participation in some M&A/divestiture consulting, particularly on the private equity side. Regarding capacity, Burnison stated there is existing capacity, but a significant economic turnaround requires substantial Fed rate cuts. CFO Robert Rozek added that AI/GenAI initiatives are expected to help manage any rapid rebound in demand.

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