World Kinect Corporation (WKC) Stock Price & Analysis
World Kinect Corporation (WKC) closed at USD 37.21 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, up 1.64% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 36.61; the Oct 29, 2026 session ranged USD 36.63–37.37 on volume of 1,063,165 shares. Market capitalization is $1.90B, with a 52-week range of USD 22.21–41.2 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 20:25 UTC.
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Key facts (WKC)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.33 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 37.67 (range 30–42).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +48.1% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y +38.1% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 0.96, revenue estimate $12.3B.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (WKC)
P/S 0.1x · EV/EBITDA 88.8x · EV/Sales 0.1x · P/FCF 97.6x · P/B 1.5x · FCF yield 1.02% · Earnings yield -9.43% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.26% · Buyback yield (TTM) 6.79% · Net debt $610M · EV $2.51B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2024 24.3x, Dec 2023 26.6x.
Analysts (WKC)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.33 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 37.67 (low 30, high 42).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Underweight | $26 → $28 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WKC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +48.1% | +38.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +79.1% |
| Per year | +48.3% | +6.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 27.9% | 34.2% |
| Max drawdown | -19.5% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -38.5% (Feb 2023→Oct 2023) |
WKC earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $1.29 | $0.75 | Beat +72.0% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.75 | $0.31 | Beat +141.9% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.30 | $0.47 | Miss −36.2% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.54 | $0.61 | Miss −11.5% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
WKC recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | BlackRock, Inc.: 14.9% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 8-K | Director or executive officer change, or pay arrangement; Regulation FD disclosure “On September 17, 2026, World Kinect Corporation (the "Company") announced that Michael J. Kasbar would step down from his position as the Company's Executive Chairman, effective December 31, 2026, and that the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") appointed Ken Bakshi as independent chair of the Board, effective December 31, 2026. Pursuant to Mr. Kasbar's employment agreement with the Company, which expired on December 31, 2025, Mr. Kasbar will receive the severance payments and benefits, as previously…” |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Schedule 13G | STATE STREET CORPORATION: 6.5% of shares, passive 5%+ holder |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 8-K | Shareholder vote results |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
WKC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.96 | $0.77 | +25.1% | $12.34B | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.60 | $0.59 | +1.7% | $11.80B | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.60 | $2.83 | +27.4% | $47.18B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.56 | $2.55 | +0.5% | $43.42B | 3 |
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 20:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 37.21 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.64% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 36.61 |
| Open | USD 36.83 |
| Day Range | USD 36.63 – 37.37 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 22.21 – 41.2 |
| Volume | 1,063,165 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.90B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (WKC)
Nexqual's technical model rates WKC "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 20:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 63.28 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 35.91) |
| MACD | 0.19 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (WKC)
Wall Street analysts rate WKC "Hold" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 37.67 (range USD 30–42), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 20:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 37.67 |
| High Target | USD 42 |
| Low Target | USD 30 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 2 |
Earnings (WKC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.96 |
| Revenue Estimate | $12.34B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.29 vs est 0.75 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.75 vs est 0.31 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.3 vs est 0.47 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.54 vs est 0.61 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 20:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WKC)
| Total Revenue | $41.70B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +50.30% |
| Gross Margin | +2.69% |
| Operating Margin | +0.75% |
| Profit Margin | -0.43% |
| ROE | -12.26% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.59 |
| Current Ratio | 1.06 |
| Total Cash | $135.30M |
| Total Debt | $745.30M |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 20:25 UTC.
Ownership (WKC)
| Insider Ownership | +4.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +121.26% |
| Shares Outstanding | 51.15M |
| Float | 49.29M |
| Short % of Float | +33.43% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 20:25 UTC.
Leadership (WKC)
World Kinect Corporation is led by Ira M. Birns, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 20:25 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Ira M. Birns |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Michael J. Kasbar |
| President | John Peter Rau |
| Executive VP & CFO | Jose-Miguel Tejada |
| Senior Director of FP & A and Investor Relations | Braulio Medrano |
Major Backers & Investors (WKC)
Notable institutional backers of World Kinect Corporation include Brandes Investment Partners L.P., LSV Asset Management, Invesco, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 20:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Brandes Investment Partners L.P. | 8.6% |
| LSV Asset Management | 3.85% |
| Invesco | 3.8% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.21% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 2.7% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 1.85% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 19.03% |
| Vanguard Group | 11.85% |
| State Street | 6.57% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.73% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 20:25 UTC.
From World Kinect Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-24)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- E.U. member states have implemented a range of subsidies and incentives to achieve the E.U.'s climate change goals, including through the European Union Emissions Trading System (‘‘E.U.
- We have developed an extensive network of on-airport fueling operations and third-party suppliers and service providers that enable us to provide aviation fuel and related services throughout the world.
Partnerships
- Through collaboration with suppliers, customers and other industry participants, we are actively working to identify lower carbon alternatives and solutions that will facilitate the ability of our maritime industry counterparties to achieve their energy transition objectives.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Climate change and the market and regulatory responses relating to GHG emissions could have a significant impact on our business operations and financial results.
- Changes in U.S. or foreign tax laws or adverse outcomes from governmental challenges to our tax position could adversely affect our business and future operating results.
- Tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which we and our subsidiaries are organized and conduct operations may also change significantly because of political or economic factors beyond our control.
- We are regularly audited by various domestic and foreign tax authorities and are involved in various inquiries, audits, challenges and litigation in a number of countries, including Denmark, South Korea and the U.S., where the amounts under controversy may be material.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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