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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 - $244.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.80K
Average Volume (3M)46.79K
Market Cap
$1.70B
Enterprise Value$3.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$24.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.25B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.0
Beta1.51
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
2.7Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)17.11
Shares Outstanding7,669,779
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 Cap2.22
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
Revenue And Margin RecoveryConsistent revenue expansion paired with a material net-margin rebound demonstrates durable operating leverage in WLFC's leasing model. Stronger margins increase sustainable cash earnings, support reinvestment and dividends, and reduce vulnerability to modest lease-rate volatility over the next several quarters.
Higher Utilization And Record Lease RevenueUtilization rising to ~85.8% with record lease rent revenue reflects stronger asset deployment and steadier recurring lease cash flows. Higher on-lease rates and reduced idle inventory improve earnings durability, lower carrying costs, and lessen the need to dispose of assets at unfavorable prices.
Expanded AUM And Third-party Capital PlatformWillis Aviation Capital's $4.1B AUM, partnered capital (Blackstone, Liberty Mutual) and ~$1.5B deployable funds create durable fee income and scale. Third‑party capital plus an expanded revolver materially reduces the need to fund all growth on the balance sheet, improving growth optionality and long‑term returns.
Bears Say
High LeverageSustained high leverage in a capital‑intensive leasing business elevates refinancing, interest‑rate and cyclical risks. Even with recent improvement to ~2.68x net of cash, elevated absolute debt restricts flexibility for opportunistic fleet purchases, increases funding cost sensitivity, and raises downside risk in downturns.
Negative And Volatile Free Cash FlowPersistent negative/volatile free cash flow reflects heavy fleet investment and timing of asset sales. That profile increases reliance on external financing for capital deployment and dividends, making strategic plans and shareholder returns contingent on favorable capital markets and asset‑sale timing.
Rising Operating And Finance CostsGrowing G&A, higher personnel and share‑based compensation and rising net finance costs add persistent cost pressure as the company scales. These expense trends can compress incremental margins and slow the conversion of improved EBITDA into free cash flow, reducing structural resilience to cyclical shocks.
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 $244.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s market cap?
Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s market cap is $1.70B.
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 18 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 7,669,779 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Willis Lease Finance Stock Smart Score
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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 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
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
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
53.03% Insiders
8.66% Mutual Funds
16.19% Other Institutional Investors
13.69% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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