World Kinect (WKC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

World Kinect Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: WKC) is a global energy services company specializing in fuel procurement, supply chain management and risk mitigation solutions. The company offers an integrated platform that facilitates the sourcing, trading and logistics of refined fuels, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and renewable energy products. Its services are designed to help industrial, commercial and institutional clients optimize energy costs, comply with environmental regulations and manage price volatility.

In addition to traditional commodity trading and delivery, World Kinect provides a suite of value-added services that include carbon offset and decarbonization strategies, energy efficiency consulting and emissions reporting. Through its digital platforms, clients gain real-time market insights, pricing analytics and contract management tools that enhance operational transparency and streamline procurement workflows. The company also develops tailored solutions for customers in aviation, marine, power generation, retail and manufacturing sectors.

Operating in over 200 countries and territories, World Kinect maintains regional offices across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Its global network of supply, storage and distribution partners enables the company to execute complex logistics projects, secure reliable access to multiple fuel sources and adapt to changing market conditions. This geographic reach supports multinational corporations as well as local enterprises seeking to navigate the evolving energy landscape.

Founded as a spin-off from World Fuel Services in October 2023, World Kinect draws on decades of expertise in energy commodities trading and logistics. The company is guided by a management team with extensive industry experience, and its leadership emphasizes innovation, sustainability and customer-centric solutions. By combining market intelligence with operational agility, World Kinect Energy Services aims to deliver cost-effective and environmentally responsible energy procurement worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $27.24 to $27.80
• 50-Day Range: $22.60 to $27.65
• 52-Week Range: $22.21 to $29.85
• Volume: 913,272 shs
• Average Volume: 886,056 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.42 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 2.89%
• Price Target: $29.50
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

World Kinect Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

World Kinect scored higher than 36% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 180th out of 247 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

World Kinect has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.75, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and 2 sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for World Kinect is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

World Kinect has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -9.89%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for World Kinect are expected to decrease by -9.89% in the coming year, from $2.83 to $2.55 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of World Kinect is -2.71, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of World Kinect is -2.71, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

World Kinect has a PEG Ratio of 0.55. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

World Kinect has a P/B Ratio of 1.17. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.99% of the float of World Kinect has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

World Kinect has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.74.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in World Kinect has recently increased by 2.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

World Kinect pays a meaningful dividend of 2.92%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

World Kinect has been increasing its dividend for 6 years.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, World Kinect will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.37% next year. This indicates that World Kinect will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.52

News Sentiment

World Kinect has a news sentiment score of 0.52. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for World Kinect this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

4 people have searched for WKC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added World Kinect to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, World Kinect insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $689,876.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

2.90% of the stock of World Kinect is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

97.06% of the stock of World Kinect is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

WKC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WKC shares performed this year?

World Kinect's stock was trading at $23.42 at the start of the year. Since then, WKC shares have increased by 18.1% and is now trading at $27.6520.

How were World Kinect's earnings last quarter?

World Kinect Corporation (NYSE:WKC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 23rd. The company reported $0.75 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.44. The business's quarterly revenue was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is World Kinect buying back stock?

World Kinect's board authorized a stock buyback program on Monday, September 9th 2024, which authorizes the company to repurchase $200,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 11% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are World Kinect's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of World Kinect include Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.71%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.65%), OP Asset Management Ltd (0.64%) and New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.13%). Insiders that own company stock include Michael J Kasbar, Paul H Stebbins, John L Manley and Ken Bakshi.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of World Kinect?

Shares of WKC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of World Kinect own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that World Kinect investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Netflix (NFLX), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Chevron (CVX).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/16 Dividend: 3/30/2026
• Ex-Dividend for 4/16 Dividend: 3/30/2026
• Dividend Payable: 4/16/2026
• Last Earnings: 4/23/2026
• Today: 5/06/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL REFING&MKTG
• Sub-Industry: Wholesale
• Current Symbol: NYSE:WKC
• CIK: 789460
• Web: www.wfscorp.com
• Phone: 305-428-8000
• Fax: 305-392-5600
• Employees: 4,003
• Year Founded: 1984

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for World Kinect: $29.50
• High Price Target: $33.00
• Low Price Target: $26.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +6.7%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.75
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($10.21)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 9.77
• P/E Growth: 0.55
• Net Income: -$614.40 million
• Net Margins: -1.53%
• Pretax Margin: -1.83%
• Return on Equity: 8.27%
• Return on Assets: 1.92%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.65
• Current Ratio: 1.05
• Quick Ratio: 0.87

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $36.92 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.04
• Cash Flow: $16.27 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.70
• Book Value: $23.60 per share
• Price / Book: 1.17

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 51,350,000
• Free Float: 49,866,000
• Market Cap: $1.42 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.22