Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC)
NASDAQ:WLFC
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WLFC Stock Chart & Stats
$120.52
-$4.61(-2.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$120.52
-$4.61(-2.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$114.01 - $239.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.80K
Average Volume (3M)46.79K
Market Cap
$1.25B
Enterprise Value$3.64B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$24.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.25B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.8
Beta1.54
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
2.7Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)17.11
Shares Outstanding7,043,713
10 Day Avg. Volume53,309
30 Day Avg. Volume46,787
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio42.87
Price to Book (P/B)1.26
Price to Sales (P/S)1.36
P/FCF Ratio-3.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.59
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.69
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$226.00Price Target Upside87.52% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)13.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$721.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Margin RecoveryWLFC has shown durable top-line momentum and materially higher profitability versus prior years. Revenue expanded sharply through 2024–2025 while net margins rose from low-single digits to mid‑to‑high teens, indicating structurally stronger lease economics and improved earnings power across the operating cycle.
Higher Utilization And Lease-rate DynamicsSustained higher utilization reduces idle asset drag and boosts recurring lease revenue; modest upward lease rate trends imply improved pricing power. Together these structural utilisation and rate improvements support more predictable cash flows and better fleet ROI over the medium term.
Willis Aviation Capital And AUM GrowthThe WAC platform and third‑party commitments materially expand deployable capital and create fee‑bearing AUM. This shifts part of growth off the balance sheet, diversifies funding sources, and creates recurring management and carried‑interest income that can scale with AUM and improve long‑term return stability.
Bears Say
High LeverageWLFC’s elevated indebtedness creates structural refinancing and cyclicality risk in a leasing model sensitive to aircraft demand and rates. Even with recent improvement to ~2.68x, the absolute leverage level magnifies cash‑flow volatility, reduces financial flexibility, and increases interest expense sensitivity to rate moves over the medium term.
Negative, Volatile Free Cash FlowPersistent negative and uneven free cash flow reflects heavy fleet investment, trading and MRO capex cycles. This structural pattern raises dependence on external funding for growth and dividends, limits ability to self‑fund expansions, and increases liquidity and execution risk if capital markets tighten.
Rising Operating And Financing CostsGrowing personnel, G&A and finance costs exert pressure on margin sustainability even as revenue rises. Higher interest expense and refinancing impacts reduce incremental earnings from deployment, making profitability more sensitive to cost control and rate environments across medium‑term operating cycles.
Willis Lease Finance News
WLFC FAQ
What was Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Willis Lease Finance Corp. lowest stock price was $114.01 and its highest was $239.44 in the past 12 months.
What is Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s market cap?
Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s market cap is $1.25B.
When is Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Willis Lease Finance Corp. released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $3.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.02 by $0.24.
Is Willis Lease Finance Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Willis Lease Finance Corp. pay dividends?
Willis Lease Finance Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.82%. See more information on Willis Lease Finance Corp. dividends here
What is Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s EPS estimate is 2.7.
How many shares outstanding does Willis Lease Finance Corp. have?
Willis Lease Finance Corp. has 7,043,713 shares outstanding.
What happened to Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Willis Lease Finance Corp. reported an EPS of $3.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.02. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 16.96%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Willis Lease Finance Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WLFC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$226.00 (87.52% Upside)
$226.00 (87.52% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WLFC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-31.06%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Willis Lease Finance Corp.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) is a global leader in the aviation finance industry, specializing in the leasing and financing of commercial aircraft engines and other aviation-related assets. The company operates primarily within the aerospace sector, providing a range of services that include the leasing of aircraft engines, the management of spare parts, and the offering of comprehensive maintenance and repair programs. WLFC serves a diverse clientele, including airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers, ensuring a robust portfolio of aviation assets.
WLFC Company Deck
WLFC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong operating and financial performance across leasing, services and the new Willis Aviation Capital platform: record lease rent revenue, double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth, materially higher EPS, improved utilization and growing AUM with expanded liquidity. These positive developments and clear capital deployment plans outweigh the manageable headwinds (higher G&A and finance costs, some technical expenses, and market risk from fuel/geopolitics). Management highlighted early traction with third‑party capital and continued vertical integration which supports recurring fee income and platform growth.View all WLFC earnings summariesWLFC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$226.00
▲(87.52% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
57.82% Insiders
9.40% Mutual Funds
17.62% Other Institutional Investors
7.09% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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