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World Kinect (WKC)


Market Price (5/1/2026): $27.11 | Market Cap: $1.4 Bil
Sector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

World Kinect (WKC)


Market Price (5/1/2026): $27.11
Market Cap: $1.4 Bil
Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

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Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 3.0%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include Renewable Fuel Production, and Hydrogen Infrastructure.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -27%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -58%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 12%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -8.7%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -14%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -42%

Key risks
WKC key risks include [1] the potential inability of customers to pay for the substantial unsecured credit it extends, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 3.0%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include Renewable Fuel Production, and Hydrogen Infrastructure.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -27%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -58%
4 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 12%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -8.7%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -14%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -42%
7 Key risks
WKC key risks include [1] the potential inability of customers to pay for the substantial unsecured credit it extends, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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World Kinect (WKC) stock has remained largely at the same level since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Financial Performance and Ongoing Strategic Repositioning.

World Kinect's stock movement since January 31, 2026, has been influenced by a combination of challenging past performance and promising forward-looking results. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $280 million, or $5.11 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 on February 19, 2026, primarily due to non-cash intangible and other asset impairments totaling $247 million, mostly in its Land segment. While first quarter 2026 results, reported on April 23, 2026, showed a significant improvement with a GAAP net income of $26 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, and adjusted diluted EPS up 56% year-over-year to $0.75, the Land segment's gross profit still declined by 16%. Additionally, the company reported negative free cash flow of $(60.2) million in Q1 2026, compared to an inflow of $99.2 million in Q1 2025.

2. Strong Performance in Key Segments Offset by Broader Energy Market Headwinds.

Despite the mixed results from its strategic repositioning, World Kinect's Aviation and Marine segments demonstrated robust growth, with gross profit increasing by 20% and 86% respectively in the first quarter of 2026. This aligns with the broader aviation fuel market, which is projected to grow rapidly, increasing from $263.36 billion in 2025 to $298.85 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%. However, the wider energy market experienced volatility, including a "historic price shock" in crude oil during Q1 2026 due to geopolitical events, which shifted prices from the low $60s to the $70s per barrel. This broader market uncertainty may have tempered overall investor enthusiasm despite the strength in core segments.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 1.1% change in WKC stock from 1/31/2026 to 4/30/2026 was primarily driven by a 7.5% change in the company's Shares Outstanding (Mil).
(LTM values as of)13120264302026Change
Stock Price ($)26.6826.971.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)37,64837,149-1.3%
P/S Multiple0.00.0-4.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)56527.5%
Cumulative Contribution1.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 4/30/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WKC1.1% 
Market (SPY)3.6%19.0%
Sector (XLE)17.6%11.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 6.1% change in WKC stock from 10/31/2025 to 4/30/2026 was primarily driven by a 7.5% change in the company's Shares Outstanding (Mil).
(LTM values as of)103120254302026Change
Stock Price ($)25.4226.976.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)37,64837,149-1.3%
P/S Multiple0.00.00.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)56527.5%
Cumulative Contribution6.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 4/30/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WKC6.1% 
Market (SPY)5.5%21.8%
Sector (XLE)37.4%18.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 10.9% change in WKC stock from 4/30/2025 to 4/30/2026 was primarily driven by a 10.6% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020254302026Change
Stock Price ($)24.3126.9710.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)40,66937,149-8.7%
P/S Multiple0.00.010.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)57529.9%
Cumulative Contribution10.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 4/30/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WKC10.9% 
Market (SPY)30.4%31.5%
Sector (XLE)53.0%28.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 23.8% change in WKC stock from 4/30/2023 to 4/30/2026 was primarily driven by a 63.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020234302026Change
Stock Price ($)21.7926.9723.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)59,14337,149-37.2%
P/S Multiple0.00.063.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)625220.3%
Cumulative Contribution23.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 4/30/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WKC23.8% 
Market (SPY)78.7%37.6%
Sector (XLE)54.5%39.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
WKC Return-14%5%-15%24%-12%16%-2%
Peers Return35%64%6%-8%20%34%249%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%4%90%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
WKC Win Rate50%50%42%58%42%50% 
Peers Win Rate60%67%50%48%69%75% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
WKC Max Drawdown-19%-23%-32%-5%-15%-4% 
Peers Max Drawdown-2%-3%-16%-15%-14%-0% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: XOM, CVX, PSX, DINO.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 4/30/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventWKCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-14.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven17.0%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven21 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-19.8%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.7%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven53 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-30.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.6%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven430 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-26.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven36 days427 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-30.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.7%23.7%
  Time to Breakeven77 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-16.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.6%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven31 days62 days

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In The Past

World Kinect's stock fell -14.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 17.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventWKCS&P 500
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-30.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.6%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven430 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-26.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven36 days427 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-30.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.7%23.7%
  Time to Breakeven77 days105 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-22.0%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.1%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven32 days15 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-20.7%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.1%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven154 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-48.7%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven94.9%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven32 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-22.1%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.3%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven62 days47 days

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In The Past

World Kinect's stock fell -14.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 17.0% gain to breakeven.

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About World Kinect (WKC)

World Kinect Corporation engages in the distribution of fuel and related products and services in the aviation, marine and land transportation industries worldwide. Its Aviation segment supplies fuel and related products and services to commercial airlines, second and third tier airlines, cargo carriers, regional and low-cost carriers, airports, fixed based operators, corporate fleets, charters, fractional operators, private aircraft, the U.S., foreign governments, intergovernmental, and military customers. This segment also offers fuel management, price risk management, ground handling, dispatch services and trip planning services, such as flight planning and scheduling, weather reports and overflight permits. Its Land segment offers fuel, lubricants, heating oil, natural gas, power, and related products and services to retail petroleum operators, as well as industrial, commercial, residential and government customers. This segment also offers energy procurement management, price risk management, and sustainability solutions, such as carbon management and renewable energy solutions; distributes fuel under long-term contracts to branded and unbranded distributors, convenience stores, and retail fuel outlets operated by third parties; and distributes heating oil and unbranded fuel, as well as offers transportation logistics. Its Marine segment markets fuel, lubricants, and related products and services to international container, dry bulk and tanker fleets, commercial cruise lines, yachts and time charter operators, offshore rig owners and operators, the U.S., foreign governments, and other fuel suppliers. Its marine fuel-related services include management services to procure fuel, cost control, quality control, and claims management services. This segment also engages in the fueling of vessels, and transportation and delivery of fuel and fuel-related products. The company was formerly known as World Fuel Services Corporation and changed its name to World Kinect Corporation in June 2023. World Kinect Corporation was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

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  • Amazon for global fuel and energy distribution.
  • Grainger for the global fuel and energy market.

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  • Fuel and Energy Distribution: Supplies a wide range of fuels, lubricants, heating oil, natural gas, and power to aviation, marine, and land transportation industries globally.
  • Fuel and Energy Management Services: Provides services for the procurement, cost control, quality control, and overall management of fuel and energy supplies.
  • Price Risk Management: Offers solutions to help customers manage and mitigate the risks associated with volatile fuel and energy prices.
  • Aviation Support Services: Delivers comprehensive support for aviation operations, including ground handling, dispatch, flight planning, scheduling, and overflight permits.
  • Sustainability Solutions: Develops and implements carbon management and renewable energy solutions for customers seeking to reduce their environmental footprint.
  • Logistics and Delivery: Manages the transportation and delivery of fuel and related products to ensure timely supply to various customer locations.

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World Kinect Corporation (WKC) primarily sells its fuel and related products and services to other companies and governmental entities across its three main segments. The company's description does not name specific major customer companies; instead, it details categories of businesses and organizations it serves.

Its major customer categories include:

  • Aviation Sector Entities: This broad category encompasses commercial airlines (including second and third-tier airlines, cargo carriers, regional, and low-cost carriers), airports, fixed-base operators (FBOs), corporate fleets, and various governmental and military aviation customers.
  • Land-based Commercial, Industrial, and Distribution Businesses: This segment serves retail petroleum operators, industrial and commercial customers, government agencies, branded and unbranded fuel distributors, convenience stores, and retail fuel outlets operated by third parties. They also supply residential customers with heating oil.
  • Marine Sector Entities: This includes international container, dry bulk, and tanker fleets, commercial cruise lines, yachts and time charter operators, offshore rig owners and operators, as well as governmental and other fuel suppliers within the marine industry.

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Ira M. Birns, Chief Executive Officer

Ira M. Birns became the Chief Executive Officer of World Kinect Corporation on January 1, 2026. Prior to his appointment as CEO, he served as the company's President from April 2025 to December 2025 and as Chief Financial Officer since 2007. Mr. Birns was instrumental in strengthening the company's financial foundation, including its balance sheet and promoting cost efficiency. He also supported World Kinect's evolution into a diversified energy and related services provider. Before joining World Kinect, he held positions as Vice President and Treasurer, and Vice President of Investor Relations at Arrow Electronics, Inc. Mr. Birns is a certified public accountant and a certified treasury professional, and he serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Audit Committee for Stem, Inc.

Jose-Miguel Tejada, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Jose-Miguel Tejada was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of World Kinect Corporation effective October 24, 2025. Before this role, he held several finance leadership positions within World Kinect, including Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since 2021, Senior Vice President, Core Finance from 2018 to 2021, Vice President, Supply & Trading Finance from 2016 to 2018, and Vice President, Global Product Control from 2015 to 2016. Prior to joining World Kinect, Mr. Tejada served as the Head of Finance, Americas for Noble Group Limited from 2010 to 2015, where he managed accounting, product control, and financial planning and analysis. He also spent nine years at Constellation Energy, Inc. in various financial planning and analysis and controller roles. Mr. Tejada brings over 20 years of experience in energy commodity finance.

Michael J. Kasbar, Executive Chairman

Michael J. Kasbar transitioned to Executive Chairman of World Kinect Corporation on January 1, 2026. He previously served as the company's Chief Executive Officer since 2012 and Chairman since 2014. Mr. Kasbar was a co-founder of Trans-Tec Services, Inc. in 1985, a company focused on marine fuel brokerage that was later acquired by what became World Fuel Services Corporation in 1995. He was also a co-founder of World Fuel Services Americas, Inc. in 1995. Mr. Kasbar was one of the two individuals who started the company in 1984. As President and COO before becoming CEO, he was instrumental in driving the company's aggressive acquisition strategy.

John P. Rau, President

John P. Rau was promoted to President of World Kinect Corporation on January 1, 2026. He previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer, which he was appointed to in April 2025. In his role, Mr. Rau is responsible for the leadership of all three of the company's fuel and energy business segments. He joined World Kinect in 2011 and has held various senior leadership roles since then. Prior to World Kinect, Mr. Rau served as Managing Director at American Airlines from 1995 to 2011, where he oversaw jet fuel procurement and logistics. He also managed jet fuel purchasing, hedging, and United Airlines' jet fuel trading subsidiary as a manager at United Airlines.

Ruth Giansante, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

Ruth Giansante is the Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of World Kinect Corporation. She is responsible for ensuring strategic priorities are executed across the company and oversees Enterprise and Insurance Risk Management and Real Estate. Ms. Giansante brings over 20 years of leadership experience in Legal, Audit, Risk, Finance, and Sustainability. Since joining World Kinect in 2005, she has held several senior positions, including Senior Vice President of Global Energy & Sustainability Services, Chief Financial Officer for the Land segment, Chief Audit Executive, and Associate General Counsel.

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World Kinect Corporation (WKC) faces several key risks to its business operations. The most significant risks stem from the ongoing global energy transition, the inherent volatility of fuel and commodity prices, and the credit risk associated with its customer base.
  1. Risk from the Global Energy Transition and Decarbonization Efforts: World Kinect Corporation primarily operates in the distribution of fuel and related services for aviation, marine, and land transportation. The global push towards decarbonization, stricter climate change regulations, and the increasing adoption of lower-carbon fuels and renewable energy sources pose a significant long-term threat to the demand for the company's core fossil fuel products. Changes in environmental protection laws, greenhouse gas reduction programs, and increased scrutiny on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues could lead to substantial compliance costs and fundamentally alter the market landscape for World Kinect's offerings. While the company is expanding its sustainability services, a substantial portion of its revenue remains tied to traditional fuels.
  2. Volatility of Fuel and Commodity Prices: As a major distributor of fuel and related products, World Kinect is highly exposed to fluctuations in energy and commodity prices. This volatility can significantly impact the company's ability to purchase and sell fuel, affecting its gross margins, hedging strategies, and overall financial performance. Extreme price swings can lead to reduced profitability and operational instability.
  3. Credit Risk from Customer Exposure and Global Economic Uncertainties: World Kinect extends unsecured credit to a broad base of customers across the aviation, marine, and land transportation industries. This exposes the company to substantial credit risk, particularly during periods of economic downturn or financial instability among its customers. Significant credit losses could materially and adversely affect the company's business, financial condition, and cash flows. Additionally, the company operates in markets characterized by global economic uncertainties, trade tensions, and policy changes that can impact demand for transportation services and fuel products.

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The global energy transition away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy sources and alternative propulsion technologies across the aviation, marine, and land transportation industries. This includes the accelerating adoption of electric vehicles, the development and increasing use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) and potential for electric/hydrogen propulsion in aviation, and the shift towards alternative marine fuels and increased use of shore power for vessels.

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World Kinect Corporation (WKC) operates in several key markets, distributing fuel and related services across the aviation, marine, and land transportation industries. The addressable market sizes for its main products and services on a global scale are outlined below:

  • Aviation Fuel: The global aviation fuel market was valued at approximately USD 343.0 billion in 2025 and USD 473.20 billion in 2025. This market is projected to grow to USD 466.3 billion by 2034 and USD 927.39 billion by 2034, respectively.
  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): The global sustainable aviation fuel market was estimated at USD 1.04 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 15.85 billion by 2030, demonstrating significant growth.
  • Marine Fuel (Bunker Fuel): The global marine fuel market was approximately USD 140.619 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 171.494 billion by 2030. Another report estimates the global bunker fuel market size to reach USD 160.94 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.35% from 2025.
  • Sustainable Marine Fuels: The global sustainable marine fuels market was valued at USD 18.9 billion in 2025 and is set to exceed USD 902.69 billion by 2035.
  • Land Transportation Fuel: The broader global transportation fuel market, which encompasses land, air, and waterways, was estimated at USD 894.72 billion in 2025. Road transportation, a significant component of World Kinect's Land segment, constituted approximately 30-33% of the total transportation fuel market in 2023. This indicates an addressable market for land transportation fuel in the range of approximately USD 268 billion to USD 295 billion in 2025.
  • Lubricants: The global lubricants market was valued at approximately USD 166.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 230.7 billion by 2035. Other estimates place the 2025 market size at USD 178.98 billion or USD 157.73 billion.
  • Carbon Management Solutions (Sustainability Solutions): The global carbon management software market, a component of their sustainability solutions, was valued at USD 18.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 42.2 billion by 2034. Another report estimates the carbon management system market at USD 14.2 billion in 2025, expected to grow to USD 36.8 billion in 2035.

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World Kinect Corporation (WKC) is strategically positioning itself for future revenue growth over the next two to three years by focusing on a refined business model and expanding into new, high-potential areas. Key drivers of this anticipated growth include:

  1. Strategic Portfolio Optimization and Focus on Core, Higher-Margin Businesses: World Kinect is actively divesting non-core, low-margin assets, such as its UK land fuels business and Brazilian operations, to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on more profitable activities. This strategic shift aims to improve overall profitability and operational focus within its remaining segments, including higher-value businesses in North American land operations like Cardlock, retail, and natural gas, which are expected to contribute to a higher quality of revenue.
  2. Expansion into Renewable and Lower-Carbon Fuels and Energy Management Solutions: The company is proactively expanding its offerings in the growing markets for renewable energy and lower-carbon fuels. This initiative includes broadening its suite of energy management solutions and developing advanced fuels, such as Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (ULSFO) and biofuels for the marine sector. This strategy directly addresses evolving market demands and opens new revenue streams aligned with global sustainability trends.
  3. Strategic Acquisitions and Organic Growth in the Aviation Segment: The aviation segment is identified as a robust and significant contributor to World Kinect's revenue. The company is pursuing strategic acquisitions, exemplified by the Universal TSS (Trip Support Services) acquisition in late 2025, to enhance its service offerings and expand its market presence within aviation. Continued organic growth internationally in this segment is also anticipated to be a key revenue driver.

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Share Repurchases

  • World Kinect Corporation's Board of Directors authorized an additional $200 million share repurchase program in September 2024, supplementing an existing authorization with approximately $108 million remaining as of June 30, 2024.
  • In December 2025, the Board approved another $150 million share repurchase authorization, adding to approximately $192 million remaining from the previous authorization as of September 30, 2025.
  • The company repurchased $85 million of common stock during the full year 2025, including $40 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $10 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Share Issuance

  • In March 2026, executives received equity compensation in the form of restricted stock units; for example, the President received 32,457 shares and the CEO received 39,474 shares, with a portion withheld to cover tax liabilities.
  • Small-scale equity issuances have been used for "tuck-in deals" in 2023-2024, which were generally offset by share repurchases.

Outbound Investments

  • World Kinect strategically acquired EPIC Fuels' general aviation operations in July 2024, expanding its Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) network by approximately 300 fuel customers and 100 FBOs.
  • The company completed the acquisition of Universal Weather and Aviation's Trip Support Services division (Universal TSS) in November 2025 to enhance its Aviation segment's service capabilities.
  • As part of a portfolio restructuring, World Kinect divested non-core assets, including its UK land fuels business in Q1 2025 and operations in Brazil and certain North American land operations in Q4 2024, leading to significant impairments.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures are generally described as modest relative to the company's revenue.
  • Investment focuses on scalable platforms, data and AI capabilities, and sustainability solutions such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), renewable power, and carbon services.
  • The company dedicates approximately $100 million annually to research and development, with a notable focus in 2024 on integrating artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.

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Financials

WKCXOMCVXPSXDINOMedian
NameWorld Ki.Exxon Mo.Chevron Phillips.HF Sincl. 
Mkt Price26.97154.33193.31179.1567.21154.33
Mkt Cap1.4653.7384.972.012.372.0
Rev LTM37,149323,905184,432134,48626,869134,486
Op Inc LTM23833,93816,6743,8909273,890
FCF LTM6823,61216,592119794794
FCF 3Y Avg13929,25917,1392,0891,1152,089
CFO LTM13251,97033,9392,5111,3152,511
CFO 3Y Avg21254,12033,6804,2401,5744,240

Growth & Margins

WKCXOMCVXPSXDINOMedian
NameWorld Ki.Exxon Mo.Chevron Phillips.HF Sincl. 
Rev Chg LTM-8.7%-4.5%-4.6%-2.4%-6.0%-4.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-14.2%-6.4%-7.6%-7.1%-11.0%-7.6%
Rev Chg Q2.5%-1.3%-5.3%6.9%-0.6%-0.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.6%-0.3%-1.4%1.6%-0.1%-0.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM0.8%-14.4%-11.9%544.0%255.2%0.8%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-6.5%-18.6%-24.7%136.8%40.5%-6.5%
Op Mgn LTM0.6%10.5%9.0%2.9%3.5%3.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg0.6%11.8%10.7%2.6%3.8%3.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.0%-0.5%1.0%0.3%0.9%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM0.4%16.0%18.4%1.9%4.9%4.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg0.5%16.3%17.6%3.0%5.3%5.3%
FCF/Rev LTM0.2%7.3%9.0%0.1%3.0%3.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg0.3%8.8%8.9%1.5%3.7%3.7%

Valuation

WKCXOMCVXPSXDINOMedian
NameWorld Ki.Exxon Mo.Chevron Phillips.HF Sincl. 
Mkt Cap1.4653.7384.972.012.372.0
P/S0.02.02.10.50.50.5
P/Op Inc5.919.323.118.513.318.5
P/EBIT-2.515.618.411.612.912.9
P/E-2.522.731.317.521.221.2
P/CFO10.612.611.328.79.311.3
Total Yield-37.6%7.0%6.5%8.4%7.8%7.0%
Dividend Yield3.0%2.6%3.3%2.7%3.1%3.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg9.2%6.5%6.2%3.5%12.5%6.5%
D/E0.60.10.10.40.30.3
Net D/E0.50.10.10.30.20.2

Returns

WKCXOMCVXPSXDINOMedian
NameWorld Ki.Exxon Mo.Chevron Phillips.HF Sincl. 
1M Rtn16.9%-9.0%-6.6%-1.7%7.7%-1.7%
3M Rtn1.7%10.6%14.0%25.4%32.5%14.0%
6M Rtn5.9%36.6%28.6%32.9%29.8%29.8%
12M Rtn10.9%51.1%48.5%78.5%133.4%51.1%
3Y Rtn23.0%49.1%31.2%102.6%74.0%49.1%
1M Excs Rtn6.5%-19.5%-17.0%-12.1%-2.7%-12.1%
3M Excs Rtn-1.8%7.1%10.6%21.9%29.0%10.6%
6M Excs Rtn1.8%31.6%23.4%31.7%24.8%24.8%
12M Excs Rtn-17.4%17.7%15.4%45.6%100.2%17.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-57.8%-30.4%-47.2%23.6%-2.8%-30.4%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Land2,9713,3233,7102,1061,460
Aviation2,5482,7673,0362,3061,790
Marine9309931,0071,023668
Corporate and other283292411508584
Total6,7327,3758,1645,9424,500


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$26.97 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.4 
First Trading Date12/29/2006 
Distance from 52W High-6.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$23.94$24.98
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA12.7%8.0%
 3M1YR
Volatility33.1%28.0%
Downside Capture0.270.34
Upside Capture42.8655.76
Correlation (SPY)17.5%31.3%
WKC Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.050.350.390.510.700.76
Up Beta-0.14-0.150.140.290.660.61
Down Beta-3.430.030.750.921.000.79
Up Capture92%71%40%42%46%52%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days15253668132380
Down Capture-21%55%38%47%74%97%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days7182857117361

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WKC
WKC12.3%28.0%0.40-
Sector ETF (XLE)49.1%19.8%1.9027.9%
Equity (SPY)30.6%12.5%1.8831.5%
Gold (GLD)38.6%27.2%1.18-3.1%
Commodities (DBC)48.6%18.0%2.077.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.9%13.5%0.7126.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-19.3%42.1%-0.3915.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WKC
WKC-1.1%36.0%0.05-
Sector ETF (XLE)24.8%26.1%0.8452.2%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.1%0.5938.2%
Gold (GLD)20.6%17.9%0.947.8%
Commodities (DBC)14.4%19.1%0.6228.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.6%18.8%0.0932.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.3%56.2%0.3612.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WKC
WKC-4.2%42.5%0.05-
Sector ETF (XLE)10.5%29.5%0.3958.6%
Equity (SPY)14.9%17.9%0.7145.5%
Gold (GLD)13.5%15.9%0.701.3%
Commodities (DBC)9.7%17.7%0.4631.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.9%20.7%0.2538.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.1%66.9%1.069.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity6.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 33120262.2%
Average Daily Volume0.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest8.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity51.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares11.5%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/19/2026-6.1%-5.3%-14.9%
10/23/20253.5%0.5%-7.0%
7/31/2025-7.4%-7.7%-1.7%
2/20/202511.3%8.0%1.6%
10/24/2024-15.8%-16.6%-8.4%
7/25/2024-0.4%2.3%5.3%
2/22/20248.9%2.1%9.8%
10/26/2023-8.2%1.7%5.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive799
# Negative1199
Median Positive8.4%4.2%5.8%
Median Negative-7.4%-5.3%-7.0%
Max Positive19.1%17.1%46.3%
Max Negative-15.8%-16.6%-21.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/24/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202510/24/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202504/25/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/25/202410-Q
06/30/202407/26/202410-Q
03/31/202404/26/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202307/28/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202210/28/202210-Q
06/30/202207/29/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/23/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Adjusted EPS2.652.752.8519.6% RaisedGuidance: 2.3 for 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/19/2026

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Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Kasbar, Michael JExecutive ChairmanDirectSell428202628.1823,653666,60029,952,264Form
2Kasbar, Michael JExecutive ChairmanDirectSell304202625.0210,000250,20027,830,572Form