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World Kinect (WFK) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. World Kinect disclosed 25 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. World Kinect reported the most risks in the “Ability to Sell” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Jun 30, 2026, filed Jul 24, 2026

Risk Distribution
25Risks
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

World Kinect disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks20253035Q4Q12017Q2Q3Q4Q12018Q2Q3Q4Q12019Q2Q3Q4Q12020Q2Q3Q4Q12021Q2Q3Q4Q12022Q2Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q4Q12025Q2Q3Q4Q12026Q2Showing: Q1, 2026
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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Ability to Sell
With 6 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
25
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Jun 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
-2
From last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

our international operations subject us to international trade control, anti-money laundering and anti-corruption laws, including substantial compliance costs and potential exposure to administrative, civil and/or criminal penalties.potential exposure to administrativewe are subject to counterparty risk with respect to the bond hedge transactions which serve to mitigate the dilutive impact of our convertible notes.subject to counterparty riskif we fail to provide products or services to our customers as agreed, it could adversely affect our business.fail to provide productswe may be unable to successfully integrate our acquisitions or fully realize the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions.anticipated benefits of our acquisitionsa material impairment of our goodwill or intangible assets could reduce our earnings or adversely impact our results of operations.material impairment of our goodwillwe extend credit to many of our customers in connection with their purchase of fuel and services from us, and our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows will be adversely affected if we are unable to collect accounts receivable.unable to collect accounts receivableour business is subject to seasonal variability, which can cause our financial results to fluctuate and can adversely affect the market price of our shares.market price of our sharesour business is subject to seasonal variability, which can cause our financial results to fluctuate and can adversely affect the market price of our shares.our financial results to fluctuateour business is subject to seasonal variability, which can cause our financial results to fluctuate and can adversely affect the market price of our shares.subject to seasonal variabilitythe data that we collect may be vulnerable to cybersecurity incidents, breach, loss or misuse, and our handling of such data may be impacted by changes in data privacy and protection laws and regulations, which could increase operational costs or result in regulatory penalties or litigation.vulnerable to cybersecurity incidents

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 25

Competition1 | 4.0%
  • Competition - Risk 1
    We face intense competition and, if we are not able to effectively compete in our markets, our revenues and profits may decrease.

    Competitive pressures in our markets could adversely affect our competitive position, leading to a possible loss of market share or a reduction in prices, either of which can result in lower revenues and profits. We have numerous competitors, ranging from large multinational corporations, which have significantly greater capital resources than we do, to relatively small and specialized firms that compete with us in a particular line of business. Industry developments, such as fuel price transparency, procurement technology tools, increased regulation and increasing customer sophistication may, over time, reduce demand for our services and thereby exacerbate the risks associated with competition. In addition, we rely on a single or limited number of suppliers for the provision of fuel and related products and services in certain markets. These parties may have significant negotiating leverage over us, and if they are unable or unwilling to supply us on commercially reasonable terms, our business would be adversely affected. In addition to competing with resellers, we also compete with major oil companies that market fuel and other energy products directly to large commercial airlines, shipping companies, petroleum distributors operating in the land transportation market, fuel resellers, and other commercial and industrial customers. Our business could be adversely affected and subject to the risk of disintermediation if our suppliers choose to enter or increase their operations in markets in which we compete, increase their direct marketing to our customers to compete with us or provide less advantageous price and credit terms to us than to our other competitors.

Demand1 | 4.0%
Sales & Marketing4 | 16.0%

See a full breakdown of risk according to category and subcategory. The list starts with the category with the most risk. Click on subcategories to read relevant extracts from the most recent report.

FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
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What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.