World Kinect

WKC · NYSE

$35.94+$0.32 (+0.90%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $35.62

WKC analyst rating

SellConsensus of 1 analyst over the last 12 months. 0% rate it a buy.

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12-month price target · 4 analysts

Average $38.42 (+6.9% upside)

Low: $30.30
Now: $35.94
High: $44.10

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

WKC analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Morgan Stanley	Jul 21, 2026	Maintains	Underweight	$26.00 → $28.00	61%
Morgan Stanley	May 5, 2026	Maintains	Underweight	$25.00 → $26.00	61%
Morgan Stanley	Mar 3, 2026	Maintains	Underweight	$27.00 → $25.00	61%

The case for and against

Updated Apr 17, 2025

Bull case

World Kinect Corp has demonstrated a robust financial trajectory, with a noteworthy increase in total shareholder returns to $139 million in 2024, marking a significant 47% rise from the previous year. Despite challenges faced in the Aviation segment, with gross profits declining year-over-year, overall gross profit increased by 7% year-over-year, indicating resilience and adaptive management. The company's margin improvements in the core North American liquid fuel business, alongside expectations for profit growth in the upcoming quarters, contribute to a strong outlook for the company moving forward.

Bear case

World Kinect Corp reported a fourth-quarter gross profit of $259 million, an 8% year-over-year decline attributed to macroeconomic headwinds and normalization within certain segments, most notably the Marine sector. The Marine segment experienced a significant 22% drop in gross profit due to lower bunker fuel prices and reduced volume, with management anticipating further declines in gross profits driven by the seasonal downturn and the sale of Avinode. Furthermore, the expectation of a continued decrease in gross profit by approximately 10% year-over-year raises concerns about the company’s margin sustainability and overall financial performance going forward.

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