World Kinect Corporation $WKC Stake Lifted by Villanova Investment Management Co LLC

Villanova Investment Management Co LLC raised its stake in World Kinect Corporation (NYSE:WKC) by 36.4% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 106,868 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 28,500 shares during the quarter. World Kinect accounts for approximately 1.9% of Villanova Investment Management Co LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 15th biggest holding. Villanova Investment Management Co LLC’s holdings in World Kinect were worth $2,773,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd increased its holdings in shares of World Kinect by 442.3% in the 2nd quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 320,027 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,073,000 after acquiring an additional 261,011 shares during the period. American Century Companies Inc. grew its position in World Kinect by 45.0% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 635,541 shares of the company’s stock worth $18,018,000 after purchasing an additional 197,153 shares during the last quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas grew its position in World Kinect by 471.0% in the 2nd quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas now owns 190,551 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,402,000 after purchasing an additional 157,179 shares during the last quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of World Kinect in the second quarter valued at approximately $3,615,000. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its holdings in shares of World Kinect by 18.0% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 732,715 shares of the company’s stock valued at $20,773,000 after buying an additional 111,525 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 97.06% of the company’s stock.

World Kinect Stock Down 6.2%

WKC opened at $24.94 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a current ratio of 1.06. The company has a market capitalization of $1.39 billion, a PE ratio of -2.25, a P/E/G ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.13. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $25.85 and its 200-day moving average is $25.56. World Kinect Corporation has a one year low of $22.70 and a one year high of $31.54.

World Kinect (NYSE:WKC) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.30 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.47 by ($0.17). World Kinect had a negative net margin of 1.66% and a positive return on equity of 6.62%. The firm had revenue of $9.03 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.41 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.62 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 7.5% compared to the same quarter last year. World Kinect has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.200-2.400 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that World Kinect Corporation will post 2.56 EPS for the current fiscal year.

World Kinect Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Investors of record on Monday, December 15th were issued a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.2%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 15th. World Kinect’s payout ratio is presently -7.22%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on WKC. Zacks Research raised World Kinect from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of World Kinect in a research note on Monday, December 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $28.33.

World Kinect News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting World Kinect this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company set FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $2.20–$2.40, which overlaps consensus and gives investors a forward earnings range to model from. FY2026 Guidance (Press Release)
• Positive Sentiment: Management emphasized strategic acquisitions and business priorities on the call, signaling growth initiatives beyond the commodity distribution cycle. Earnings Highlights: Strategic Acquisitions
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings call transcript and slide deck are available for investors to review detailed commentary and management’s assumptions. Earnings Call Transcript Earnings Presentation
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed consensus ($0.30 reported vs. ~$0.47 expected) and revenue missed estimates ($9.03B vs. ~$9.4B consensus), showing a year‑over‑year revenue decline (~‑7.5%) that pressures near‑term sentiment. Q4 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP items produced a much larger operating/net loss and weaker cash flow (cash from operations down sharply; cash balances fell), which could increase short‑term volatility and investor concern about earnings quality. Q4 Financial Details and Cash Flow
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and models will likely re‑price risk: the quarter and some large GAAP adjustments increase the chance of revisions to near‑term estimates despite guidance for FY‑2026. Q4 Earnings Snapshot

World Kinect Company Profile

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.