For the quarter ended June 2026, World Kinect (WKC) reported revenue of $13.59 billion, up 50.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.29, compared to $0.59 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.48 billion, representing a surprise of +29.7%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +72%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.75.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how World Kinect performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Volume - Land: 1,228.20 Mgal versus the two-analyst average estimate of 1,298.01 Mgal. Volume - Aviation: 1,759.90 Mgal versus 1,759.48 Mgal estimated by two analysts on average. Income (loss) from operations- Aviation: $104.8 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $73.92 million. Income (loss) from operations- Marine: $22.2 million compared to the $25.87 million average estimate based on two analysts. Income (loss) from operations- Land: $6.3 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $9.27 million.View all Key Company Metrics for World Kinect here>>>
Shares of World Kinect have returned +12.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days
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