World Kinect (WKC) Q3 Earnings Meet Estimates
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
World Kinect Earnings Report: World Kinect (WKC) reported quarterly earnings of $0.62 per share, matching estimates but showing a revenue miss of 10.92% at $10.49 billion, down from $12.25 billion year-over-year. The company has struggled to meet revenue expectations over the past four quarters.
Market Outlook and Industry Performance: Despite a 36.2% stock increase this year, WKC holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market. The alternative energy industry is currently ranked in the bottom 21% of Zacks industries, which could impact future stock performance.
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Analyst Views on EE
Wall Street analysts forecast EE stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for EE is 35.17 USD with a low forecast of 29.00 USD and a high forecast of 46.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 36.270
Low
29.00
Averages
35.17
High
46.00
Current: 36.270
Low
29.00
Averages
35.17
High
46.00
About EE
Excelerate Energy, Inc. is a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company. It offers a full range of services, including floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs), LNG import infrastructure development, and LNG and natural gas supply. It operates a fleet of 10 purpose-built FSRUs, has completed more than 3,000 ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of LNG with over 50 LNG operators and delivered more than 7,400 billion cubic feet of natural gas through 16 LNG regasification terminals. In addition to standard LNG carrier functionality, its purpose-built FSRUs have the onboard capability to vaporize LNG and deliver natural gas through specially designed offshore and near-shore receiving facilities. It also has operations at the Montego Bay LNG Terminal, the Old Harbour LNG Terminal, and the Clarendon combined heat and power plant in Jamaica. Its business spans the globe, with regional offices in over 11 countries and operations in Argentina, Brazil, Finland, Germany, the UAE, the U.S., and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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