World Kinect posts record Q3 adjusted EPS but shares fall on lower‑quarter guidance

World Kinect reported third‑quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $0.99 per share, an 83% year‑over‑year increase, on revenue of $13.27 billion. Marine gross profit surged 131% to $59 million despite an 8% volume decline, while land adjusted operating income doubled to $28 million. The company lifted its full‑year adjusted EPS outlook to $3.52‑$3.62 but warned that fourth‑quarter adjusted EPS would fall to about $0.50‑$0.60, prompting a 5.94% after‑hours share decline.

The raised full‑year adjusted EPS guidance signals stronger profitability, but the expected sequential drop in Q4 earnings suggests a slowdown, which drove the stock to fall 5.94% after the release.

  • 1Adjusted earnings per share for Q3 2026 were $0.99, up 83% YoY.
  • 2Revenue for the quarter was $13.27 billion.
  • 3Consolidated volumes declined 6% YoY to 4,026 million gallons and gallon equivalents.
  • 4Marine segment gross profit increased 131% YoY to $59 million despite an 8% volume decline.
  • 5Land segment adjusted operating income rose to $28 million, more than double the prior year.
  • 6Full‑year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance was raised to a range of $3.52‑$3.62.

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