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 - $214.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.80K
Average Volume (3M)46.79K
Market Cap
$1.42B
Enterprise Value$4.12B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$16.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.71B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.1
Beta1.51
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS Estimate
3.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.52
Shares Outstanding6,786,392
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 Cap2.90
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.96
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.26
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)14.71
Revenue Forecast (FY)$643.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Profitability RecoveryWLFC has delivered a durable multi-year revenue recovery with materially improved margins and record pre-tax earnings. Strong top-line growth and an ~18% net margin provide structural cash-generation potential from leasing and parts sales, supporting organic reinvestment and operational scale over the medium term.
New Fee-Generating Funds & PartnershipsCreating Willis Aviation Capital and seeding large third-party funds diversifies WLFC's revenue mix toward recurring management fees and carried interest. These partnerships expand off-balance-sheet AUM and reduce dependence on cyclical asset sales, strengthening long-term earnings durability and capital-light growth options.
Enhanced Liquidity & Facility ExtensionA larger, longer-dated revolver materially strengthens funding capacity for capital-intensive leasing and trading activity. Greater committed liquidity and amended leverage mechanics give WLFC the structural ability to seize market dislocations, finance portfolio growth, and support operations through aviation cycles without near-term refinancing stress.
Bears Say
High Leverage & Reporting AmbiguityWLFC's historically high leverage raises refinancing and downturn vulnerability for an asset-heavy lessor. The conflicting latest debt reporting undermines transparency and increases stakeholder uncertainty about true balance-sheet risk, potentially complicating covenant management and strategic financings over the medium term.
Weak, Volatile Free Cash FlowPersistent negative and lumpy free cash flow constrains WLFC's ability to de-lever, fund dividend programs, or self-finance opportunistic asset purchases. Volatility likely stems from heavy reinvestment, portfolio trading and maintenance timing, reducing the reliability of internal financing across economic cycles.
Rising Impairments & Operational RisksHigher impairments, rising technical expenses and growing G&A indicate margin pressure as portfolio scales. Coupled with fleet-level technical disruptions (grounded GTFs, LEAP issues) and lumpy maintenance reserve timing, this elevates ongoing operating risk and could raise shop visit costs and capital intensity over the next several quarters.
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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 $214.22 in the past 12 months.
What is Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s market cap?
Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s market cap is $1.42B.
When is Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 26 days.
How were Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Willis Lease Finance Corp. released its earnings results on Mar 10, 2026. The company reported $1.52 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.38 by -$1.86.
Is Willis Lease Finance Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 3.02.
How many shares outstanding does Willis Lease Finance Corp. have?
Willis Lease Finance Corp. has 6,786,392 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 $1.52 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $3.38. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.6%.
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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Willis Lease Finance Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WLFC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 71.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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
16.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.65%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and financial story: record revenues, record EBT, strong adjusted EBITDA growth, improved utilization, larger portfolio, expanded fee-generating businesses and the launch of Willis Aviation Capital with major partnerships. These highlights outweigh a set of manageable headwinds — increased impairments, higher G&A and finance costs, lumpy maintenance reserve timing, low margins in certain services while they scale, and some operational risks (grounded GTFs and LEAP issues). Management emphasized cash generation, portfolio value upside, returning capital to shareholders and strategic fund initiatives that should diversify and expand earnings over time.View all WLFC earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
62.24% Insiders
9.72% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
20.72% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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