Insider buying last 90 days
No open-market insider purchases were filed for WKC in the last 90 days.
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World Kinect (WKC) Stock Analysis & Forecast
Oct 12 close
$36.12−0.29 (−0.8%)
Gekko Brief
AI summaryOct 12 closeWorld Kinect's only notable headline this week is a filing: Executive Chairman Michael J. Kasbar sold 10,000 shares on October 2, 2026 at a weighted average price of $35.6687 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in November 2025. Beyond that disclosure, no other company, product, deal or regulatory news appears for the period, and analyst coverage remains limited, with both firms tracked (2) rating the stock sell and a consensus target of $37.67, implying 4.3% upside from current levels.
WKC closed at $36.12, down 0.8%, sitting just above its 50-day average of $36.10 and well above its 200-day average of $29.99, with the 50-day above the 200-day. The stock's one-month return is 2.6%, its three-month return is -0.8%, and its six-month and one-year returns stand at 56.1% and 43.4% respectively, within a 52-week range of $22.21 to $41.20. The GekkoIndex reads 57.6, placing WKC in the Neutral zone, up 2.2 over five days. Gekko Fair Value is set at $36.77, putting price 1.8% below that mark.
The next earnings date falls on 22 October 2026, after the close, nine days away and inside a typical 20-trading-day holding window; the prior report on 19 February 2026 showed EPS of $0.30 against a $0.47 estimate, with a -5.5% reaction, and the stock has beaten estimates in 2 of the last 8 quarters, averaging a 6.2% absolute move on reports. No insider, Congress or unusual options activity appears in the current windows. Seasonally, the next 20 trading days have averaged -3.4% over 5 years, rising in 2 of them.
Written by AI from the Oct 12, 2026 close and checked automatically against the figures on this page.
World Kinect price vs fair value
Close $36.12200-day averageGekko Fair Value $36.77
World Kinect quick facts
- Market cap
- $1.85B
- P/E ratio
- —
- Forward P/E
- 14
- EPS, TTM
- −$3.14
- Revenue, TTM
- $41.70B
- Profit margin
- -0.4%
- Dividend yield
- 2.26%
- Beta
- 1.23
- Volume
- 560,156 avg 1.07M
- 1-year return
- +43.4%
- Typical daily move
- ±2.5%
- Typical 20-day move
- ±5.7%
- 50-day average
- $36.10
- 200-day average
- $29.99
- Next earnings
- Oct 22 after close
- Shares outstanding
- 51.15M
World Kinect swing-trade checklist
World Kinect scores 1 supportive, 2 mixed and 2 headwinds across the 5 checklist items with data.
Six things swing traders check before a 20-day hold, read from the latest data.
1 supportive2 mixed2 headwinds
- Trendsupportive
Above 50 and 200-day
Close $36.12 is above the 50-day ($36.10) and 200-day ($29.99) averages, and the 50-day is above the 200-day.
See the chart - GekkoIndexmixed
57.6, Neutral
Reading 57.6 is in the Neutral zone.
See the GekkoIndex - Fair valuemixed
1.8% below
Price is within 5% of Gekko Fair Value (1.8% below).
See fair value - Smart moneyno data
No data
No insider, Congress or unusual options activity in the window.
See smart money - Earnings riskheadwind
Reports in 10 days
Reports on Oct 22, 2026, 10 days away — inside a typical 20-trading-day hold.
See earnings - Seasonalityheadwind
−3.4% on average
From this point in the calendar, the next 20 trading days averaged −3.4% over 5 years, rising in 2 of them.
See seasonality
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World Kinect stock chart and price history
World Kinect closed at $36.12 on Oct 12, 2026, +43.4% over the past year, inside a 52-week range of $22.21 to $41.20.
Close50-day average200-day averageVolume
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Performance Breakdown
- 1 month
- +2.6%
- 3 months
- −0.8%
- 6 months
- +56.1%
- 1 year
- +43.4%
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About World Kinect
World Kinect provides energy management services across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific. It is best known for supplying fuel and related products across aviation, land and marine markets, serving customers that range from commercial and cargo airlines to shipping fleets and industrial operators. Its offerings extend beyond fuel sales to include services such as flight planning, ground handling, fuel procurement management, quality control and delivery logistics.
The business is organized into three segments. The Aviation segment supplies jet fuel and related products to airlines, airports, charter operators and government and military customers, alongside dispatch and trip support services. The Land segment sells liquid fuels and natural gas to commercial, industrial, residential and government buyers, as well as to transportation, construction and mining industries and retail outlets. The Marine segment markets fuel and lubricants to container ships, tankers, cruise lines, yachts and government vessels, and handles fueling and transportation services connected to these deliveries.
World Kinect was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Miami, Florida. It previously operated under the name World Fuel Services Corporation before adopting its current name in June 2023. Its shares are listed on the NYSE under the ticker WKC.
- Listed
- NYSE
- Sector
- Distribution services
- Industry
- Wholesale distributors
- Website
- world-kinect.com
World Kinect GekkoIndex: the smart money zone
World Kinect’s GekkoIndex — Gekko’s 0 to 100 smart money score — reads 57.6, in the Neutral zone, up 2.2 points over five sessions.
57.6Neutral
Up 2.2 points over five sessions.
Reading for Oct 12, 2026
What followed past readings in each zone
| Zone | Readings | 5 days | 20 days | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buying | 28 | +1.2% | +7.2% | ||
| Accumulation | 194 | +1.2% | +3.2% | ||
| Neutral (current zone) | 399 | +0.2% | +0.5% | ||
| Distribution | 60 | −0.4% | +3.0% | ||
| Selling | 1 | Too few readings yet | |||
Average WKC share-price change over the trading days after each daily reading in its GekkoIndex history. Across every stock Gekko tracks, Neutral readings averaged +1.1% over 20 days. Past behaviour doesn’t guarantee future results.
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Is World Kinect stock overvalued? Gekko Fair Value
World Kinect trades 1.8% below Gekko Fair Value of $36.77, so the shares are about fair value on Gekko’s estimate.
Gekko’s own estimate of what World Kinect shares are worth, recalculated every trading day.
$36.77
Gekko Fair Value, Oct 10, 2026
1.8% below fair value · About fair value
At the end of Aug 2026 the price was 3.6% below the estimate.
Gekko Fair ValueShare price, month end
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World Kinect insider and Congress trading
No open-market insider purchases were filed for World Kinect, and no Congress trades were disclosed, in the last 90 days.
Plus buybacks, unusual options and fund positions, each dated to when it became public.
Congress trades last 90 days
No trades in WKC were disclosed by members of Congress in the last 90 days.
From congressional disclosures, which report amounts as ranges.
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Buybacks
World Kinect has been buying back its own shares.
- Bought back, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026
- $14.30M
- As a share of market cap
- 0.77%
From company filings.
World Kinect earnings: next date and track record
World Kinect reports on Oct 22, 2026, after the close (10 days away), and beat the EPS estimate in 2 of its last 8 reports.
Next earnings report
Oct 22, 2026
Expected after the close, 10 days away
- EPS estimate
- $0.96
- Revenue estimate
- $12.34B
2 of 8reports beat the EPS estimate
±6.2%average move across the report
5 of 8reports followed by a gain
Share-price move across each report
Last earnings call, Feb 19, 2026 AI summary
- What they said
- WKC reported Q4 2025 results with new CEO Ira Birns leading transformation efforts focused on portfolio simplification and improved capital allocation. The company successfully closed acquisition of Universal Weather and Aviation's Trip Support Services business to expand aviation capabilities. Management is reshaping the land segment to focus on higher-margin North American cardlock, retail, and natural gas operations while narrowing portfolio focus to improve returns.
- Guidance
- Management expressed confidence that 2026 will mark the start of a new era for World Kinect, positioning for sustainable growth through operational excellence and disciplined execution.
| Reported | EPS | Revenue | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.30 est $0.47 | $9.03B est $9.41B | −5.5% |
| Oct 23, 2025 | $0.54 est $0.61 | $9.40B est $9.41B | +4.2% |
| Jul 23, 2025 | $0.59 est $0.58 | $9.06B est $9.33B | +0.3% |
| Apr 23, 2025 | $0.48 est $0.49 | $9.45B est $10.47B | +3.4% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.62 est $0.57 | $9.76B est $10.33B | +12.7% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $0.62 est $0.62 | $10.49B est $10.78B | −14.9% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | $0.48 est $0.56 | $10.97B est $11.93B | +0.6% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | $0.47 est $0.49 | $10.87B est $11.75B | −8.1% |
“Move” is the close of the first session after the report compared with the close of the last session before it, so it reads the same whether the company reported before the open or after the close.
World Kinect stock forecast and analyst price targets
Analysts’ average 12-month price target for World Kinect is $37.67, +4.3% from the last close, from 2 firms rating the stock in the last 90 days.
$37.67consensus 12-month target, +4.3% from the last close
Now $36.12Avg $37.67
Low $30High $41
Each firm’s latest rating in the last 90 days: 2 firms.
Latest analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Target | vs price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29 | Morgan Stanley | $30 | −16.9% |
| Jul 24 | Bank of America Securities | $41 | +13.5% |
| Jul 21 | Morgan Stanley | $28 | −22.5% |
+0.5%average 20-day move after past Neutral readings
−3.4%average move over the next 20 trading days in the last 5 years
±2.5%typical daily move, from the 14-day average range
Gekko doesn’t publish price predictions. These are analyst targets and historical base rates, which don’t guarantee future results.
World Kinect seasonality: the next 20 trading days
Over the next 20 trading days from Oct 10, World Kinect averaged −3.4% across the last 5 years, rising in 2 of them.
Next 20 trading days, by year
Average move and hit rate
| Window | Average | Years higher |
|---|---|---|
| Next 5 trading days | +0.9% | 4 of 5 |
| Next 10 trading days | +2.4% | 4 of 5 |
| Next 15 trading days | −6.7% | 2 of 5 |
| Next 20 trading days | −3.4% | 2 of 5 |
| Next 30 trading days | −5.0% | 1 of 5 |
For scale, WKC’s typical 20-trading-day move in either direction is about 5.7%.
World Kinect market cap and key statistics
World Kinect’s market cap is $1.85B and revenue of $41.70B over the last twelve months.
Valuation
- Market cap
- $1.85B
- Forward P/E
- 14
- EPS, TTM
- −$3.14
- Gekko Fair Value
- $36.77
Trading
- Volume
- 560,156
- Avg volume, 20 days
- 1.07M
- 52-week high
- $41.20
- 52-week low
- $22.21
- Shares outstanding
- 51.15M
Financials
- Revenue, TTM
- $41.70B
- Profit margin
- -0.4%
- Return on equity
- -12.3%
- Quarterly earnings growth, YoY
- −19.3%
Risk and income
- Beta
- 1.23
- Typical daily move
- ±2.5%
- Typical 20-day move
- ±5.7%
- Dividend yield
- 2.26%
World Kinect stock news this week
1 headline about World Kinect from the past week, newest first, each linking to the publisher.
World Kinect peers
World Kinect’s 6 largest industry peers by market value, with today’s move, GekkoIndex zone and gap to Gekko Fair Value.
| Stock | GekkoIndex zone | vs Fair Value |
|---|---|---|
| GWWW.W. Grainger | Neutral | 22.6% above |
| FASTFastenal | Neutral | 29.5% above |
| FERGFerguson Enterprises | Accumulation | 4.7% below |
| GPCGenuine Parts | Neutral | 7.1% above |
| WCCWESCO International | Neutral | 16.9% above |
| AITApplied Industrial Technologies | Neutral | 2.7% above |
A peer links to its own page where one exists.
World Kinect stock FAQ
What is World Kinect’s market cap?
World Kinect’s market cap is $1.85B at the Oct 12, 2026 close of $36.12, with 51.15M shares outstanding.
What is the World Kinect stock forecast?
The consensus analyst 12-month price target for World Kinect is $37.67, +4.3% from the last close. Of the 2 firms that rated the stock in the last 90 days, 0 rate it a buy, 0 a hold and 2 a sell. Gekko doesn’t publish price predictions of its own.
Is World Kinect stock overvalued or undervalued?
On Gekko’s estimate World Kinect is about fair value: the Oct 12, 2026 close of $36.12 is 1.8% below Gekko Fair Value of $36.77. Gekko Fair Value is recalculated every trading day, and a gap inside 5% either way counts as about fair value.
When does World Kinect report earnings next?
World Kinect is expected to report on Oct 22, 2026, after the market closes (10 days away). Analysts expect earnings of $0.96 per share on revenue of $12.34B. World Kinect beat the earnings estimate in 2 of its last 8 reports, moving 6.2% on average across the report.
What is World Kinect’s 52-week high and low?
World Kinect’s 52-week high is $41.20 and its 52-week low is $22.21; it closed at $36.12 on Oct 12, 2026, +43.4% over the past year.
Is World Kinect stock a buy right now?
Gekko describes the data; it does not make buy or sell recommendations. On the swing-trade checklist, 1 of the 5 items with data read as supportive (trend), 2 as mixed (gekkoindex and fair value) and 2 as headwinds (earnings risk and seasonality). The checklist is a description of current data, not a recommendation.
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