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
$1.45B
Enterprise Value$3.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$24.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.25B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.5
Beta1.53
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
2.7Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)17.11
Shares Outstanding7,014,117
10 Day Avg. Volume53,309
30 Day Avg. Volume46,787
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio45.13
Price to Book (P/B)1.26
Price to Sales (P/S)1.36
P/FCF Ratio-3.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.60
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.94
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.82
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.01
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
Utilization & Revenue MomentumHigher utilization (85.8%) and record lease rent revenue reflect durable demand for replacement engines and leasing services. Sustained utilization reduces idle-asset risk, supports recurring lease cash flows and improves asset turnover, underpinning longer-term revenue and earnings stability.
AUM And Capital Deployment PlatformA growing Willis Aviation Capital platform and third-party commitments (Liberty Mutual, Blackstone) diversify funding sources and create fee and carried-interest revenue. This reduces sole reliance on the balance sheet for growth and creates a scalable, recurring-fee business alongside leasing.
Improved Liquidity & Credit CapacityA larger, longer-dated revolver materially strengthens liquidity and lowers near-term refinancing risk for a capital-intensive lessor. Enhanced credit capacity supports fleet investment, trading activity and fund deployment, improving operational flexibility through business cycles.
Bears Say
High LeverageAbsolute leverage in the mid-single-digit multiple range elevates refinancing and cyclical risk for a leasing company. Even with recent improvement to ~2.68x, high debt amplifies sensitivity to rate moves and downturns, constraining capital allocation and raising default/refinancing exposure.
Volatile, Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative and lumpy free cash flow reflects heavy fleet investment and trading activity, increasing dependence on external financing. This pattern limits internal funding for dividends or buybacks, raises liquidity risk in tightening markets, and makes returns sensitive to disposition timing.
Rising Operating & Financing CostsGrowing personnel, G&A, technical and finance expenses compress margins and raise structural cost base. Higher interest and refinancing costs reduce net income and free cash flow, making earnings and dividend coverage more sensitive to rate increases and lower lease-rate environments.
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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 $1.45B.
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 38 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 7,014,117 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 $4.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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 an international enterprise specializing in the leasing and maintenance of commercial aircraft and their engines. The company operates through two distinct divisions: Leasing and Related Services, and Spare Parts Sales. The Leasing and Related Services segment is dedicated to acquiring, leasing, and facilitating the purchase and resale of commercial aircraft, engines, and associated equipment, alongside other related ventures. In parallel, the Spare Parts Sales segment concentrates on sourcing and distributing pre-owned engine components, complete engines, modular engine units, and various portable aviation parts. Beyond its core leasing and sales activities, WLFC also provides expert engine management and consultancy services. Its clientele primarily consists of commercial airline operators and organizations involved in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). As of December 31, 2021, WLFC's owned lease portfolio comprised 304 engines, 12 aircraft, one marine vessel, and other leased components. At that time, it served 76 lessees across 40 countries. Furthermore, the company was responsible for managing a substantial portfolio of 475 engines, aircraft, and related assets for third parties. Established in 1985, Willis Lease Finance Corporation maintains its principal office in Coconut Creek, Florida.
WLFC Company Deck
WLFC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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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
58.06% Insiders
9.44% Mutual Funds
17.70% Other Institutional Investors
6.55% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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