The earnings call highlighted strong performance in the aviation segment, increased dividends, and significant shareholder returns. However, the company faced challenges in the land and marine segments, with notable declines in volumes and gross profit, along with substantial non-cash impairments. The balance between positive and negative aspects suggests a mixed outlook.

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Q3 2025

During the World Kinect Corporation's second-quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance emphasizing a strong performance in its aviation segment, with second-quarter gross profit up 8% year-over-year and expectations for continued growth in the third quarter driven by European airport operations and increased government activity. The marine segment faced challenges, with a 26% decline in gross profit due to an unexpected transaction tax settlement and weaker performance at certain U.S. inventory locations, although core resale business showed stability. The land segment experienced a 17% year-over-year decline in gross profit, attributed to divestitures and strategic exits, with expectations for continued challenges in the third quarter. Overall, the company reported a 3% year-over-year decrease in total volume to $4.2 billion, and a 5% decline in consolidated gross profit to $232 million, falling short of previous guidance. Despite these challenges, adjusted operating income increased by 11% year-over-year, and the company raised its quarterly dividend by 18%, reflecting confidence in its cash flow generation capabilities. For the third quarter, World Kinect expects consolidated gross profit to range between $252 million and $262 million, while maintaining a disciplined approach to cost management and exploring strategic investment opportunities.

Aviation Segment Performance

Aviation gross profit increased by 8% year-over-year, driven by strong performance at on-airport operations in Europe and business and general aviation activities.

Increased Dividend

The company increased its quarterly dividend by 18%, reflecting confidence in business performance and strong cash flow generation capabilities.

Strong Cash Flow Generation

Operating cash flow was $28 million and free cash flow was $13 million in the second quarter, with $143 million and $113 million year-to-date, respectively.

Shareholder Returns

Returned approximately $64 million to shareholders through $45 million in share repurchases and $19 million in dividends in the first half of the year.

World Kinect (WKC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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WKC Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 23, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.61 / -	0.62	―	―	―
Jul 31, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.48 / 0.59	0.48	22.92% (+0.11)
Apr 24, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.45 / 0.48	0.47	2.13% (+0.01)
Feb 20, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.50 / 0.62	0.54	14.81% (+0.08)
Oct 24, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.62 / 0.62	0.58	6.90% (+0.04)
Jul 25, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.56 / 0.48	0.48	0.00% (0.00)
Apr 25, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.51 / 0.47	0.36	30.56% (+0.11)
Feb 22, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.44 / 0.54	0.54	0.00% (0.00)
Oct 26, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.58 / 0.58	0.67	-13.43% (-0.09)
Jul 27, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.48 / 0.48	0.41	17.07% (+0.07)

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WKC Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 31, 2025	$27.27	$25.25	-7.41%
Apr 24, 2025	$24.42	$23.97	-1.84%
Feb 20, 2025	$27.24	$30.33	+11.34%
Oct 24, 2024	$30.74	$25.89	-15.78%

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World Kinect (WKC) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 23, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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WKC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 0.61.

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