World Kinect Corporation

NYSE:WKC Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.8b

World Kinect Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

World Kinect's revenue is forecast to decline at 5.5% per annum while its annual earnings are expected to grow at 76.5% per year. EPS is expected to grow by 115.8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 6.4% in 3 years.

Key information

76.5%

Earnings growth rate

115.85%

EPS growth rate

Oil and Gas earnings growth3.7%
Revenue growth rate-5.5%
Future return on equity6.36%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated28 Jul 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Aug 01

Broker Revenue Forecasts For World Kinect Corporation (NYSE:WKC) Are Surging Higher

Shareholders in World Kinect Corporation ( NYSE:WKC ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just delivered a...
Seeking Alpha • Jul 28

World Kinect Corporation: The Earning Surge Is Real, But So Are The Risks (Earnings Review)

Summary World Kinet Corporation (WKC) has benefited from war-driven fuel supply turmoil, expanding margins and delivering record earnings across aviation and marine segments. WKC raised annual EPS guidance by 43% since pre-war estimates, yet management maintains a conservative outlook, avoiding extrapolation of current elevated margins. Despite a 60% stock price surge, WKC trades at 6.6x normalized earnings, supporting a dividend increase, and continues steady share buybacks, justifying a HOLD rating. Free cash flow has turned negative in 2026 due to working capital needs and higher inventory costs, despite a projected 35% y-o-y EBITDA gain. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 24

WKC: Fuel Volatility And Cost Controls Will Guide Balanced Future Returns

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for World Kinect from $34.00 to $42.00, reflecting higher price targets and updated assumptions on earnings power as they factor in recent research citing fuel price volatility, cost savings efforts, and adjusted midstream infrastructure estimates. Analyst Commentary on World Kinect Recent research on World Kinect highlights a mix of caution and optimism, with some bullish analysts pointing to stronger earnings power tied to fuel price volatility and ongoing efforts to streamline operations and pursue cost savings.
Narrative Update • Jun 26

WKC: Higher Payouts And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Future Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target for World Kinect from $31.00 to $34.00, citing an updated view of fair value, a slightly lower discount rate, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. Together, these factors support a higher valuation despite more cautious inputs for revenue growth and profit margins.
Narrative Update • Apr 23

WKC: Geopolitical Volatility And Buybacks Will Shape Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target on World Kinect to $25 from $27, citing a more cautious stance on midstream equities and a wider range of potential outcomes for global oil and gas markets following recent U.S. military action in Iran. Analyst Commentary Even with the lower US$25 price target, recent research highlights a few constructive points that bullish analysts are watching around World Kinect, especially as the market reassesses risk in midstream names after recent U.S. military action in Iran.
Narrative Update • Apr 07

WKC: Geopolitical Volatility And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on World Kinect by $2 to $25, citing a more cautious stance tied to near term pullback risk in midstream equities and a wider range of potential outcomes for global oil and gas markets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on World Kinect centers on a reset of expectations, with the average price target now at $25.
Narrative Update • Mar 24

WKC: Geopolitical Volatility And Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their target on World Kinect by $2 to $25 as they factor in a wider range of outcomes for global oil and gas markets following recent U.S. military action in Iran and maintain a cautious stance on midstream equities. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts acknowledge the lower US$25 target, but some still point to potential upside if World Kinect can execute well through the current period of uncertainty in global energy flows.
Narrative Update • Mar 07

WKC: Share Repurchases And Geopolitical Volatility Will Support Future Upside Potential

Narrative Update on World Kinect Analysts have trimmed their price target on World Kinect by $2 to $25, reflecting a more cautious stance that factors in updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, as well as wider potential outcomes for global oil and gas markets following recent geopolitical developments. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on World Kinect points to a more cautious tone as analysts factor in geopolitical risk and wider outcome ranges for oil and gas markets.
Narrative Update • Feb 21

WKC: Share Repurchase Plan Will Support Upside Case Despite Lower Multiple

Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for World Kinect from $35.00 to $31.00, reflecting updated assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a share buyback plan for World Kinect Corporation on December 4, 2025, signaling a formal approval for repurchases (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Aug 06

Portfolio Transformation And Renewables Investment Will Shape Future Markets

Despite improved consensus forecasts for revenue growth and net profit margin, the analyst price target for World Kinect has decreased from $31.00 to $28.33. What's in the News Repurchased 1,350,000 shares for $35.26 million in Q2 2025, completing a total buyback of 8,011,402 shares for $208.11 million under the 2020 program.
Analysis Article • Jun 12

Is World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) A Risky Investment?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article • Apr 29

Need To Know: Analysts Just Made A Substantial Cut To Their World Kinect Corporation (NYSE:WKC) Estimates

One thing we could say about the analysts on World Kinect Corporation ( NYSE:WKC ) - they aren't optimistic, having...
Analysis Article • Mar 20

World Kinect Corporation's (NYSE:WKC) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...
Analysis Article • Jan 18

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) Presents An Opportunity

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article • Nov 25

Does World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article • Nov 01

We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In World Kinect's (NYSE:WKC) Earnings

World Kinect Corporation's ( NYSE:WKC ) stock didn't jump after it announced some healthy earnings. We think that...
Analysis Article • Oct 17

World Kinect Corporation's (NYSE:WKC) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...
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New Narrative • Sep 24

Strategic Moves And Market Expansion Promise Bright Future For Business Aviation And Land Segments

Strategic divestitures and acquisitions aim to enhance revenue, diversification, and net margins through improved operating efficiencies and liquidity.
Analysis Article • Sep 07

Do World Kinect's (NYSE:WKC) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Analysis Article • Jul 16

Why We're Not Concerned About World Kinect Corporation's (NYSE:WKC) Share Price

World Kinect Corporation's ( NYSE:WKC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 27.5x might make it look like a strong...
Analysis Article • Jun 01

World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:WKC - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202834,02172N/AN/A1
12/31/202743,4151262192993
12/31/202647,1821532062793
6/30/202641,697-1792083N/A
3/31/202637,149-56768132N/A
12/31/202536,917-614227293N/A
9/30/202537,648-436317379N/A
6/30/202538,747-429158224N/A
3/31/202540,66919198264N/A
12/31/202442,16867192260N/A
9/30/202444,41113474144N/A
6/30/202446,165136190263N/A
3/31/202446,18058152239N/A
12/31/202347,71153184271N/A
9/30/202349,58510986176N/A
6/30/202353,001116267354N/A
3/31/202359,143111273354N/A
12/31/202259,04311460139N/A
9/30/202255,108109112179N/A
6/30/202247,79888-593N/A
3/31/202237,76181-56-2N/A
12/31/202131,33774134173N/A
9/30/202126,09655303337N/A
6/30/202122,228115467500N/A
3/31/202118,30187662698N/A
12/31/202020,358110553604N/A
9/30/202025,014170484551N/A
6/30/202029,854136262338N/A
3/31/202036,155183N/A228N/A
12/31/201936,819179N/A229N/A
9/30/201937,450152N/A302N/A
6/30/201938,556142N/A182N/A
3/31/201939,248134N/A57N/A
12/31/201839,750128N/A-182N/A
9/30/201838,634-95N/A-258N/A
6/30/201836,747-172N/A-362N/A
3/31/201834,683-170N/A-426N/A
12/31/201733,696-170N/A-134N/A
9/30/201732,61625N/A-206N/A
6/30/201731,472106N/A4N/A
3/31/201730,019106N/A131N/A
12/31/201627,016126N/A51N/A
9/30/201625,957174N/A343N/A
6/30/201626,368175N/A471N/A
3/31/201628,232176N/A479N/A
12/31/201530,381175N/A448N/A
9/30/201533,427192N/A337N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: WKC is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.7%).

Earnings vs Market: WKC is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: WKC is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: WKC's revenue is expected to decline over the next 3 years (-5.5% per year).

High Growth Revenue: WKC's revenue is forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-5.5% per year).

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: WKC's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (6.4%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/09/13 05:46
End of Day Share Price 2026/09/11 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

World Kinect Corporation is covered by 12 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullArgus Research Company
Kenneth HoexterBofA Global Research
John FreemanCGS International