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World Kinect (WKC) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026
World Kinect (WKC) reported revenue of $13.3B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +41% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 0.6%, net earnings $37.9M (0.3% of revenue).
World Kinect, Q3 2026: revenue $13.3B (+41% year over year), operating margin 0.6%, net earnings $37.9M, operating cash flow $175M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.3B | -2% | +41% |
| Gross profit | $288M | -21% | +15% |
| Operating profit | $80.1M | -17% | +27% |
| Net earnings | $37.9M | -24% | +35% |
| Operating cash flow | $175M | — | +51% |
| Free cash flow | $164M | — | +61% |
What changed
Revenue was $13.3B in Q3 2026, up 41% year over year and down 2% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 2.2%, down 0.5 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.08B, a 0.6% margin (down 0.1 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 0% reached operating profit, below the 1% margin then. Operating expenses grew 11% against revenue growth of 41%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+46%). Net earnings were $0.04B, up 48% year over year. The effective tax rate was 32.7%.
Operating cash flow was $0.18B (up 51% year over year), 462% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.02B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.11B. After capital expenditures ($0.01B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.16B.
Questions
What was World Kinect's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
World Kinect (WKC) reported revenue of $13.3B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +41% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before.
Was World Kinect profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $80.1M (0.6% of revenue) and net earnings $37.9M.
Source: World Kinect 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.