# World Kinect Corporation (WKC)

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**Price:** USD 37.21 (+1.64% on the day) · last close of Oct 29, 2026; US market after hours, not a live price. Prev close 36.61 · day 36.63–37.37 · 52w 22.21–41.2 · market cap $1.90B · NYQ

## Key facts
- 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)
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
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)
|  | 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) |

## More
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## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $0.96 | $0.77 | +25.1% | $12.34B | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $0.60 | $0.59 | +1.7% | $11.80B | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $3.60 | $2.83 | +27.4% | $47.18B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $2.56 | $2.55 | +0.5% | $43.42B | 3 |

## 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).

## Recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | 8-K | Quarterly results | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789460/000078946026000054/0000789460-26-000054-index.htm |
| 2026-10-27 | Schedule 13G/A | BlackRock, Inc.: 14.9% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789460/000201238326003948/0002012383-26-003948-index.htm |
| 2026-09-17 | 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…” | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789460/000078946026000046/0000789460-26-000046-index.htm |
| 2026-08-07 | Schedule 13G | STATE STREET CORPORATION: 6.5% of shares, passive 5%+ holder | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789460/000009375126000564/0000093751-26-000564-index.htm |
| 2026-07-24 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789460/000078946026000040/0000789460-26-000040-index.htm |
| 2026-07-23 | 8-K | Quarterly results | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789460/000078946026000035/0000789460-26-000035-index.htm |
| 2026-07-02 | 8-K | Shareholder vote results | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789460/000119312526294559/0001193125-26-294559-index.htm |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed.