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Profit jumps as World Kinect (NYSE: WKC) lifts 2026 EPS outlook

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World Kinect Corporation delivered a much stronger first quarter of 2026, returning to profitability and raising its full‑year outlook. Revenue was $9,685.0 million, up 2%, while gross profit rose to $271.2 million from $230.4 million, an 18% increase.

GAAP net income improved to $26.2 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, versus a loss of $21.1 million or $(0.37) a year ago. Adjusted diluted EPS climbed to $0.75 from $0.48, and Adjusted EBITDA increased to $94.4 million from $80.3 million. Aviation gross profit grew 20% and Marine 86%, while Land declined 16%. The company repurchased $75.0 million of common stock and generated negative free cash flow of $(60.2) million versus $99.2 million last year. Full‑year 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance was raised to a range of $2.65–$2.85 per share from $2.20–$2.40, and management announced a shift back to the core "World Fuel" brand for most commercial uses.

Positive

  • Raised 2026 earnings guidance after strong quarter: Adjusted diluted EPS guidance increased from $2.20–$2.40 to $2.65–$2.85 per share following Q1 2026 results, with Adjusted EPS already up 56% year over year to $0.75.

Negative

  • Land segment and cash generation under pressure: Land gross profit fell 16% to $66.6 million (down further on an adjusted basis), and free cash flow deteriorated to $(60.2) million from $99.2 million, partly reflecting working capital swings and restructuring and exit activities.

Insights

World Kinect posted a strong Q1, widened margins, and raised 2026 Adjusted EPS guidance.

World Kinect improved profitability sharply in Q1 2026. Gross profit grew 18% to $271.2 million on just 2% revenue growth, lifting operating income from a $(6.6) million loss to $56.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $94.4 million, up 18% year over year.

The profit mix was favorable: Aviation and Marine segments delivered strong gross profit gains, while Land weakened, with gross profit down 16% and a larger decline on an adjusted basis. Management continues restructuring and exits in non-core Land activities, which affects GAAP results but is excluded from key non-GAAP metrics.

Capital allocation remained shareholder-friendly, with $75.0 million of share repurchases and dividends paid. However, free cash flow swung to $(60.2) million from $99.2 million, driven largely by working capital movements. The company raised its 2026 Adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $2.65–$2.85, signaling confidence in earnings momentum under the streamlined "World Fuel" brand.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Revenue $9,685.0 million Q1 2026, up 2% year over year
Gross profit $271.2 million Q1 2026, up 18% from $230.4 million
Net income $26.2 million Q1 2026, versus $(21.1) million loss in 2025
Adjusted diluted EPS $0.75 per share Q1 2026, up 56% from $0.48
Adjusted EBITDA $94.4 million Q1 2026, compared with $80.3 million in 2025
Share repurchases $75.0 million Common stock repurchased in Q1 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS guidance $2.65–$2.85 per share Raised from prior $2.20–$2.40 range
Free cash flow $(60.2) million Q1 2026, versus $99.2 million in Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA | | $ | 94.4 | | | $ | 80.3 |"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Adjusted diluted earnings per common share financial
"Adjusted diluted earnings per common share | | $ | 0.75 | | $ | 0.48 |"
Adjusted diluted earnings per common share is a measure of a company’s profit allocated to each common share after removing one-time or unusual items and counting all potential shares (like options) that could dilute ownership. Think of it as the company’s “cleaned-up” profit per share—useful for investors because it aims to show the underlying earning power and makes trends or comparisons clearer, though the adjustments depend on management’s choices.
free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow is defined as operating cash flow minus total capital expenditures."
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
non-core divestitures and business exits financial
"operating results associated with non-core divestitures and business exits."
restructuring and exit costs financial
"Restructuring and exit costs during the three months ended March 31, 2026 were comprised of $5.7 million of charges"
Revenue $9,685.0 million 2% YoY
Gross profit $271.2 million 18% YoY
Net income $26.2 million 220% YoY
Adjusted EBITDA $94.4 million 18% YoY
Adjusted diluted EPS $0.75 56% YoY
Guidance

Full-year 2026 Adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $2.65–$2.85 per share from $2.20–$2.40.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,  D.C. 20549 
FORM 8-K
 CURRENT REPORT
 PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2026
WORLD KINECT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida001-0953359-2459427
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
9800 N.W. 41st Street,Miami,Florida 33178
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (305) 428-8000  
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareWKCNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 23, 2026, World Kinect Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
This information and the information contained in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No.Description
99.1
Press Release, dated April 23, 2026
104Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in inline XBRL




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
   
Date: April 23, 2026 World Kinect Corporation
   
  
/s/ Jose-Miguel Tejada
  
Jose-Miguel Tejada
  
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

World Kinect Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Strong First Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Fiscal Year 2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance
MIAMI—April 23, 2026—World Kinect Corporation (NYSE: WKC) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026.
First Quarter 2026 Highlights
Gross profit of $271 million
Adjusted gross profit of $254 million
GAAP net income of $26 million, or $0.50 per diluted share
Adjusted net income of $39 million, or $0.75 per diluted share
Adjusted EBITDA of $94 million
Repurchased $75 million of common stock
Reportable Segment Year-Over-Year Highlights
Aviation Segment
First quarter 2026 gross profit was $138 million, an increase of 20%, primarily attributable to the contribution from our acquisition of Universal Weather and Aviation's Trip Support Services division in the fourth quarter of 2025 as well as increased contributions from our core resale business, principally in Europe, and government activity.
Land Segment
First quarter 2026 gross profit was $67 million, a decrease of 16%, principally due to the U.K. Land sale as well as unfavorable market conditions in our natural gas business, partially offset by higher contributions from our cardlock network and retail operations in North America. Excluding non-core divestitures and business exits, Adjusted gross profit is $49 million, a decrease of 38%.
Marine Segment
First quarter 2026 gross profit was $66 million, an increase of 86%, primarily driven by significantly higher bunker fuel prices, elevated price volatility, and strong execution supported by disciplined risk management in a dynamic market environment.
"We delivered a strong start to the year, reflecting the strength of our team and ability to execute in a volatile market environment," said Ira M. Birns, Chief Executive Officer. "By simplifying the portfolio and sharpening our focus on the core, we're beginning to deliver clearer, more consistent results and improving returns on capital."
"Our results this quarter exceeded expectations, reflecting solid performance across our core businesses and our ability to capture incremental value in a more dynamic market environment," said Mike Tejada, Chief Financial Officer. "We remained committed to our long-term strategy and disciplined execution balanced by a capital allocation strategy focused on returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends."
2026 Outlook
For the full year 2026, the company is raising Adjusted diluted EPS guidance to a range of $2.65 to $2.85 per share, from a prior range of $2.20 to $2.40.
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Financial Summary
(Unaudited - in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025Change
Volume (1)
4,0024,177(4)%
Revenue$9,685$9,4532%
Gross profit$271$23018%
Adjusted gross profit
$254$23010%
Operating expenses
$215$237(9)%
Adjusted operating expenses
$181$1782%
Income (loss) from operations$56$(7)957%
Operating margin
21%(3)%
Adjusted income from operations$73$5338%
Adjusted operating margin
29%23%
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest$26$(21)220%
Adjusted EBITDA
$94$8018%
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
$0.50$(0.37)236%
Adjusted diluted earnings per common share
$0.75$0.4856%
(1)Includes gallons and gallon equivalents converted as described in the table below.
Aligning to Our Core Brand — World Fuel
In connection with the reporting of first quarter 2026 results, World Kinect also announced that it is realigning its corporate brand to its core commercial brand, World Fuel. World Fuel will serve as the Company's unified brand for substantially all internal and external purposes. World Kinect will remain in use only as the Company's legal name (and the Company will continue trading under its existing ticker symbol). The transition is effective immediately.
"This is a return to our roots and what we do best, and is the logical next step in our transformation. World Fuel is the name by which our customers and suppliers know us – as a leading provider of transportation fuels and highly complementary service offerings throughout the world," said Ira M. Birns. "The actions we have taken as an organization to simplify the business, prioritize higher-return activities, and strengthen our core businesses position us to deliver more consistent, scalable returns and drive long-term shareholder value. We look forward to continuing these efforts and building on our strong momentum as World Fuel."
Earnings Conference Call
An investor conference call will be held today, April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time to discuss our first quarter results. Participants can access the live webcast by visiting our website at ir.worldkinect.com. An on-demand replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call.
About the Company
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, World Fuel is a leading global provider of aviation, marine and ground-based transportation fuels and complementary services. Through an integrated global supply and logistics network, it sources and distributes products and services to meet customer needs across more than 200 countries and territories throughout the world, including lower-carbon fuels to support customers' energy-transition objectives. In the United States, the Company also markets natural gas and related solutions.
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For more information, visit world-kinect.com.
Contacts
Braulio Medrano, Senior Director FP&A and Investor Relations
investor@worldfuel.com
Definitions
"Net income (loss)" means net income (loss) attributable to World Kinect as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.
"Operating margin" means income (loss) from operations as a percentage of gross profit.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We believe that the non-GAAP financial measures, when considered in conjunction with our financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, are useful to investors to further aid in evaluating our ongoing financial performance and to provide supplemental information to our GAAP results.
Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, our presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to the presentation of such metrics by other companies.
Our non-GAAP financial measures exclude acquisition and divestiture related expenses, costs associated with restructuring activities (including all costs associated with exit activities), impairments, gains or losses on the extinguishment of debt, gains or losses on sale of businesses, integration costs associated with our acquisitions, and non-operating legal settlements, primarily because we do not believe they are reflective of our core operating results. We also exclude costs associated with a previously disclosed erroneous bid made in the Finnish power market (the "Finnish bid error") that resulted in the extraordinary losses as well as operating results associated with certain non-core businesses divested or otherwise in the process of being exited or wound-down for periods following management's determination that the operating results of such businesses are no longer indicative of the Company's ongoing operations ("non-core divestitures and business exits"). While these non-core divestitures and business exits do not qualify for or represent discontinued operations under the applicable accounting guidance because they do not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results, we believe that excluding the operating results associated with this activity enhances investors' understanding of the profitability of our remaining businesses.
We use the following non-GAAP measures:
Adjusted net income attributable to World Kinect ("Adjusted net income") is defined as net income excluding the impact of acquisition and divestiture related expenses, costs associated with restructuring activities (including all costs associated with exit activities), impairments, gains or losses on the extinguishment of debt, gains or losses on sale of businesses, integration costs, non-operating legal settlements, costs associated with the Finnish bid error, and operating results associated with non-core divestitures and business exits.
Adjusted diluted earnings per common share ("Adjusted EPS") is computed by dividing adjusted net income by the sum of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period and the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if our outstanding potentially dilutive securities had been issued. For the purpose of calculating Adjusted EPS, the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding is adjusted to include the convertible note hedges. Potentially dilutive securities include share-based compensation awards, such as non-vested restricted stock units, performance stock units where the performance requirements have been met, settled stock appreciation rights awards, and the convertible notes.
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Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") is defined as net income including noncontrolling interest and excluding the impact of interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization, in addition to acquisition and divestiture related expenses, costs associated with restructuring activities (including all costs associated with exit activities), impairments, gains or losses on sale of businesses, integration costs, non-operating legal settlements, costs associated with the Finnish bid error, and operating results associated with non-core divestitures and business exits.
Adjusted income from operations is defined as income (loss) from operations excluding the impact of acquisition and divestiture related expenses, costs associated with restructuring activities (including all costs associated with exit activities), impairments, integration costs, costs associated with the Finnish bid error, and operating results associated with non-core divestitures and business exits.
Adjusted income from operations as a percentage of gross profit ("Adjusted operating margin") is computed by dividing Adjusted income from operations by Adjusted gross profit.
Adjusted operating expenses is defined as operating expenses excluding the impact of acquisition and divestiture related expenses, costs associated with restructuring activities (including all costs associated with exit activities), impairments, integration costs, costs associated with the Finnish bid error, and operating results associated with non-core divestitures and business exits.
Consolidated and Land Adjusted gross profit is defined as gross profit excluding the impact of costs associated with the Finnish bid error and operating results associated with non-core divestitures and business exits.
Free cash flow is defined as operating cash flow minus total capital expenditures.
Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in this press release and on our website. We have provided 2026 earnings guidance with regard to the non-GAAP measure of Adjusted EPS. This measure excludes from the corresponding GAAP financial measure of diluted earnings per share the effect of adjustments as described above. We have not provided a reconciliation of such non-GAAP guidance to the corresponding GAAP measure because we cannot predict and quantify with a reasonable degree of confidence all of the adjustments that may occur during the period.
Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "expect," "could," "conviction," "would," "will," "continue," "future," "may," "outlook," "strategy," "strengthen," "undertake," "anticipated," "forecast," "forward," "guidance," "objective," or words or phrases of similar meaning. Specifically, this release includes forward-looking statements regarding the expected benefits of our executive leadership transition and our future performance. Our forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosures contained in our Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Our actual results may differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results and events anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the imposition of tariffs or retaliatory tariffs and other trade measures, or renegotiation of existing trade arrangements; customer and counterparty creditworthiness and our ability to collect accounts receivable and settle derivative contracts; changes in the market prices of, or an unexpected shortage or disruption in the supply of, energy or commodities or extremely high or low fuel prices that continue for an extended period of time; adverse conditions in the industries in which our customers operate; our inability to effectively mitigate certain financial risks and other risks associated with derivatives and our physical fuel products; our ability to achieve the expected level of benefit from our restructuring activities and cost reduction initiatives; relationships with our employees and potential labor disputes associated with employees covered by collective bargaining agreements; our failure to comply with restrictions and covenants governing our outstanding indebtedness; the impact of cyber and other information technology or security related incidents on us, our customers or other parties; changes in the political, economic or regulatory environment generally and in the markets in which we
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operate, including as a result of the current conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and uncertainty in Venezuela; greenhouse gas reduction programs and other environmental and climate change legislation adopted by governments around the world, including cap and trade regimes, carbon taxes, increased efficiency standards and mandates for renewable energy, each of which could increase our operating and compliance costs as well as adversely impact our sales of fuel products; changes in credit terms extended to us from our suppliers; non-performance of suppliers on their sale commitments and customers on their purchase commitments; non-performance of third-party service providers; our ability to effectively integrate and derive benefits from acquired businesses or fully realize the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions; our ability to effectively complete divestitures in accordance with anticipated timing; our ability to meet financial forecasts associated with our operating plan; lower than expected cash flows and revenues, which could impair our ability to realize the value of recorded intangible assets and goodwill; the availability of cash and sufficient liquidity to fund our working capital and strategic investment needs; currency exchange fluctuations; inflationary pressures and their impact on our customers or the global economy, including sudden or significant increases in interest rates or a global recession; our ability to effectively leverage technology and operating systems and realize the anticipated benefits; the proliferation of alternative fuel which could result in lower global demand for certain energy sources; failure to meet fuel and other product specifications agreed with our customers; environmental and other risks associated with the storage, transportation and delivery of petroleum products; reputational harm from adverse publicity arising out of spills, environmental contamination or public perception about the impacts on climate change by us or other companies in our industry; risks associated with operating in high-risk locations, including supply disruptions, border or route closures and other logistical difficulties that arise when working in these areas; uninsured or underinsured losses; seasonal variability that adversely affects our revenues and operating results, as well as the impact of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes and wildfires; pandemics, terrorism, global conflicts, power outages, and other events that could impact demand for fuel; declines in the value and liquidity of cash equivalents and investments; our ability to retain and attract senior management and other key employees; changes in U.S. or foreign tax laws, interpretations of such laws, changes in the mix of taxable income among different tax jurisdictions, or adverse results of tax audits, assessments, or disputes; our failure to generate sufficient future taxable income in jurisdictions with material deferred tax assets and net operating loss carryforwards; changes in multilateral conventions, treaties, tariffs and trade measures or other arrangements between or among sovereign nations; our ability to comply with U.S. and international laws and regulations, including those related to anti-corruption, economic sanction programs and environmental matters; the outcome of litigation, regulatory investigations and other legal matters, including the associated legal and other costs; and other risks described from time to time in our SEC filings. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business or the extent to which any factor may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in expectations, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

-- Some amounts in this press release may not add due to rounding. All percentages have been calculated using unrounded amounts --
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WORLD KINECT CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 (Unaudited - In millions, except per share data)
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Assets:  
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$151.1 $193.5 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $20.6 million and $15.6 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
2,843.4 2,208.5 
Inventories739.2 454.2 
Prepaid expenses100.5 86.6 
Short-term derivative assets, net87.4 100.5 
Other current assets469.1 457.2 
Total current assets4,390.7 3,500.5 
Property and equipment, net347.4 348.4 
Goodwill739.9 737.5 
Identifiable intangible assets, net304.7 311.7 
Other non-current assets1,020.4 965.9 
Total assets$6,803.0 $5,863.9 
Liabilities:
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt$9.1 $11.9 
Accounts payable3,413.1 2,586.9 
Short-term derivative liabilities, net75.2 52.7 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities703.4 658.9 
Total current liabilities4,200.8 3,310.4 
Long-term debt789.6 685.2 
Other long-term liabilities600.8 560.4 
Total liabilities5,591.2 4,556.1 
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
World Kinect shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 0.1 shares authorized, none issued
— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100.0 shares authorized, 51.4 and 54.1 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
0.5 0.5 
Capital in excess of par value— — 
Retained earnings1,262.7 1,315.9 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(59.5)(17.3)
Total World Kinect shareholders' equity1,203.7 1,299.1 
Noncontrolling interest8.1 8.8 
Total equity1,211.8 1,307.9 
Total liabilities and equity$6,803.0 $5,863.9 
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WORLD KINECT CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 (Unaudited – In millions, except per share data)
 For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 20262025
Revenue$9,685.0 $9,452.5 
Cost of revenue9,413.8 9,222.1 
Gross profit271.2 230.4 
Operating expenses:
Compensation and employee benefits130.8 105.1 
General and administrative77.4 72.4 
Goodwill and other asset impairments
— 44.5 
Restructuring and exit costs
6.7 15.0 
Total operating expenses214.9 237.0 
Income (loss) from operations56.3 (6.6)
Non-operating income (expenses), net:
Interest expense and other financing costs, net(26.3)(22.9)
Other income (expense), net2.2 1.3 
Total non-operating income (expense), net(24.1)(21.5)
Income (loss) before income taxes32.2 (28.1)
Income tax expense (benefit)
6.6 (6.8)
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest25.6 (21.3)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(0.7)(0.2)
Net income (loss) attributable to World Kinect$26.2 $(21.1)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share$0.51 $(0.37)
Basic weighted average common shares51.7 56.8 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share$0.50 $(0.37)
Diluted weighted average common shares52.0 56.8 
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest$25.6 $(21.3)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments(1.1)12.6 
Cash flow hedges, net of income tax expense (benefit) of ($14.5) and ($0.9) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively
(41.1)(2.6)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(42.2)10.0 
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest(16.6)(11.3)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(0.7)(0.2)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to World Kinect$(16.0)$(11.1)
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WORLD KINECT CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited - In millions)
 For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 20262025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest$25.6 $(21.3)
Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interest to net cash provided by operating activities:
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives10.5 1.5 
Depreciation and amortization20.0 25.6 
Noncash operating lease expense
7.6 8.6 
Provision for credit losses5.9 2.5 
Share-based payment award compensation costs7.5 6.8 
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)5.4 (32.5)
Unrealized foreign currency (gains) losses, net(6.4)4.0 
Goodwill and other asset impairment charges
— 44.5 
Other(0.4)9.0 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts receivable, net(629.3)204.3 
Inventories(260.5)8.9 
Prepaid expenses(12.9)0.4 
Other current assets(14.3)(2.0)
Cash collateral with counterparties(35.7)(5.7)
Other non-current assets(47.3)(29.7)
Change in derivative assets and liabilities, net(19.7)1.7 
Accounts payable825.1 (210.0)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities43.1 88.6 
Other long-term liabilities29.5 9.1 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(46.4)114.4 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(13.8)(15.2)
Other investing activities, net2.2 9.4 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(11.6)(5.8)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of debt1,515.0 811.0 
Repayments of debt(1,412.9)(819.4)
Dividends paid on common stock(10.7)(9.7)
Repurchases of common stock(75.0)(10.0)
Other financing activities, net(0.9)(4.4)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities15.4 (32.4)
Cash and cash equivalents reclassified as assets held for sale
(0.4)— 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents0.5 (2.7)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(42.4)73.5 
Cash and cash equivalents, as of the beginning of the period193.5 382.9 
Cash and cash equivalents, as of the end of the period$151.1 $456.4 
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WORLD KINECT CORPORATION
BUSINESS SEGMENTS INFORMATION
 (Unaudited - In millions)
 For the Three Months Ended March 31,
Revenue:20262025
Aviation segment$5,045.1 $4,654.2 
Land segment2,575.9 2,865.4 
Marine segment2,063.9 1,932.9 
Total revenue$9,685.0 $9,452.5 
Gross profit:  
Aviation segment$138.2 $115.7 
Land segment66.6 79.0 
Marine segment66.4 35.7 
Total gross profit$271.2 $230.4 
Income (loss) from operations:
  
Aviation segment$57.6 $56.2 
Land segment2.2 (45.3)
Marine segment33.0 14.8 
Corporate overhead - unallocated(36.6)(32.3)
Total income (loss) from operations
$56.3 $(6.6)
SALES VOLUME SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 (Unaudited - In millions)
 For the Three Months Ended March 31,
Volume (Gallons):20262025
Aviation Segment1,622.9 1,700.2 
Land Segment (1)
1,357.2 1,494.3 
Marine Segment (2)
1,021.9 982.3 
Consolidated Total4,002.0 4,176.8 
(1)Includes gallons and gallon equivalents of British Thermal Units (BTU) for our natural gas sales and Kilowatt Hours (kWh) for our power business.
(2)Converted from metric tons to gallons at a rate of 264 gallons per metric ton. Marine segment metric tons were 3.9 and 3.7 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
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RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited - In millions, except per share data)
Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Net Income (Loss)
Diluted Earnings per Share (1)
Net Income (Loss)
Diluted Earnings per Share (1)
GAAP measure
$26.2 $0.50 $(21.1)$(0.37)
Acquisition and divestiture related expenses0.2 — — — 
Non-core divestitures and business exits (2)
7.4 0.14 — — 
(Gain) loss on sale of business
(0.3)— 0.4 0.01 
Goodwill and other asset impairments
— — 44.5 0.78 
Integration costs2.5 0.05 — — 
Restructuring and exit costs (3)
6.7 0.13 15.0 0.26 
Income tax impacts(3.5)(0.07)(11.5)(0.20)
Adjusted non-GAAP measure
$39.1 $0.75 $27.3 $0.48 
(1)For the three months ended March 31, 2025, Adjusted diluted earnings per share was calculated considering the impact of dilutive shares that were not considered for GAAP purposes as the quarter was in a net loss position, and considered the convertible note hedges as described under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" above. GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding was 56.8 million and there were 0.5 million dilutive shares outstanding, resulting in a non-GAAP weighted average shares outstanding of 57.3 million. There were no adjustments made to diluted weighted-average shares outstanding for any other period presented.
(2)Represent the operating results of certain non‑core businesses—specifically direct fuel transportation services, lubricants, heating oil, power, and certain advisory and sustainability offerings—for periods following management's determination that such results are no longer indicative of the Company's ongoing operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, these businesses were considered to be part of our core business portfolio and no adjustments were made to remove these businesses from our non-GAAP financial measures. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, management had initiated actions to divest or exit select Land segment activities that are no longer aligned with the Company’s core strategy or profitability objectives and these businesses were in a wind‑down or divestiture phase, during which the Company continued to service existing customer obligations but ceased investing in or actively marketing the underlying products and services. Accordingly, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, the operating results of these businesses are excluded from our non-GAAP financial measures. While these activities do not qualify as discontinued operations under applicable accounting guidance, management believes their operating results during the exit and divestiture period are not representative of the Company's ongoing operations and has therefore excluded them from non‑GAAP financial measures to enhance comparability and investor understanding of core business performance.
(3)Restructuring and exit costs during the three months ended March 31, 2026 were comprised of $5.7 million of charges related to our restructuring program, including severance and other compensation costs as well as transition costs associated with our global finance and accounting optimization program, and $1.0 million of charges associated with exit activities related to our decision to exit certain operations within the land segment that are no longer profitable or aligned with the Company's core business and corporate strategy, comprised of charges associated with various legal matters and contract termination costs of $7.8 million and severance and compensation costs of $0.9 million, which were partially offset by a net gain on the sale of assets of $7.7 million. Restructuring and exit costs during the three months ended March 31, 2025 were principally severance costs associated with our restructuring program.
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Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest$25.6 $(21.3)
Interest expense and other financing costs, net26.3 22.9 
Income tax expense (benefit)
6.6 (6.8)
Depreciation and amortization20.0 25.6 
EBITDA78.4 20.4 
Acquisition and divestiture related expenses0.2 — 
Non-core divestitures and business exits6.9 — 
(Gain) loss on sale of business(0.3)0.4 
Goodwill and other asset impairments— 44.5 
Integration costs2.5 — 
Restructuring and exit costs
6.7 15.0 
Adjusted EBITDA$94.4 $80.3 
Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Land (1)
Consolidated
Land (1)
Consolidated
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income (Loss)
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income (Loss)
GAAP measure
$66.6 $271.2 $214.9 $56.3 $79.0 $230.4 $237.0 $(6.6)
Acquisition and divestiture related expenses— — (0.2)0.2 — — — — 
Non-core divestitures and business exits(17.4)(17.4)(24.8)7.4 — — — — 
Goodwill and other asset impairments— — — — — — (44.5)44.5 
Integration costs— — (2.5)2.5 — — — — 
Restructuring and exit costs
— — (6.7)6.7 — — (15.0)15.0 
Adjusted non-GAAP measure
$49.2 $253.8 $180.8 $73.0 $79.0 $230.4 $177.5 $52.9 
(1)Land segment gross profit. There are no adjustments to gross profit made for the aviation or marine segments.
Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measure:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(46.4)$114.4 
Capital expenditures
(13.8)(15.2)
Free cash flow
$(60.2)$99.2 

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FAQ

How did World Kinect (WKC) perform financially in Q1 2026?

World Kinect returned to profitability in Q1 2026, with revenue of $9,685.0 million and gross profit of $271.2 million. Net income reached $26.2 million versus a prior-year loss, and Adjusted EBITDA increased to $94.4 million, up 18% year over year.

What was World Kinect’s Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS)?

In Q1 2026, World Kinect reported diluted EPS of $0.50, compared with a loss of $(0.37) a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes restructuring and other specified items, rose to $0.75 from $0.48, a 56% year-over-year increase.

How did World Kinect’s business segments perform in Q1 2026?

Aviation gross profit rose to $138.2 million, up 20%, helped by an acquisition and stronger core activity. Marine gross profit nearly doubled to $66.4 million, an 86% increase, while Land gross profit declined 16% to $66.6 million, with larger declines on an adjusted basis.

Did World Kinect change its 2026 earnings guidance?

Yes. World Kinect raised full-year 2026 Adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $2.65–$2.85 per share, up from a prior range of $2.20–$2.40. The new range reflects management’s confidence following stronger Q1 performance and ongoing portfolio simplification initiatives.

What were World Kinect’s cash flow and share repurchase actions in Q1 2026?

Free cash flow in Q1 2026 was $(60.2) million, compared with $99.2 million a year earlier, mainly due to working capital changes. The company repurchased $75.0 million of common stock and paid dividends, continuing its capital return strategy alongside restructuring and portfolio actions.

What branding changes did World Kinect announce with Q1 2026 results?

World Kinect announced it is aligning its corporate identity with its core commercial brand, adopting World Fuel as the unified brand for most internal and external uses. The legal name World Kinect Corporation and the existing WKC ticker will remain in place.

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