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WLFC Stock Chart & Stats
$69.04
$1.42(2.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$69.04
$1.42(2.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$38.00 - $81.54
Previous Close$70.47
Volume274.89K
Average Volume (3M)46.79K
Market Cap
$1.67B
Enterprise Value$3.33K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$24.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.25B
Price to Earnings (P/E)37.5
Beta1.59
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.90
Shares Outstanding23,009,336
10 Day Avg. Volume53,309
30 Day Avg. Volume46,787
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio135.38
Price to Book (P/B)3.79
Price to Sales (P/S)4.07
P/FCF Ratio-11.39
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$226.00Price Target Upside227.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)4.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)$732.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Profitability RecoveryWLFC’s multiyear revenue expansion and rebound in net margins (to mid‑high teens TTM) indicate durable improvement in core leasing economics. Coupled with operating cash flow that exceeded net income, this signals sustainable earnings quality driven by higher lease rents, asset turnover and services revenue rather than one-off items.
Higher Utilization And Lease-rate DynamicsA sustained increase in utilization to ~85.8% and slightly higher lease rate factors materially raise asset cash yields and reduce idle carrying costs. Over the medium term, stronger on‑lease metrics improve revenue predictability, residual value realization and return on invested capital for an engine‑leasing business.
Scale, AUM And Capital FlexibilityThe $4.1B AUM, ~$1.5B deployable capital and expanded $1.75B revolver, plus WAC partnerships with Blackstone and Liberty Mutual, materially increase WLFC’s capacity to grow leases and earn fee income. Third‑party capital and larger facilities reduce sole reliance on the balance sheet and enable scalable platform expansion and recurring fee revenue.
Bears Say
High LeverageWLFC’s elevated leverage (historically 3–5x equity, around 2.68x TTM) leaves the company exposed to refinancing, interest‑rate and cyclical aviation downturn risks. In a capital‑intensive leasing model, sustained high leverage constrains strategic optionality and increases sensitivity of returns and cash flows to market stress or rising funding costs.
Negative And Volatile Free Cash FlowPersistent negative and volatile free cash flow driven by heavy fleet investment and asset activity means WLFC must repeatedly access external funding or JV capital to fund growth. That dependency elevates liquidity and refinancing risk and can limit reinvestment flexibility or increase dilution risk if capital markets tighten.
Rising G&A And Personnel CostsAn expanding fixed cost base—G&A up ~18.6% driven by materially higher personnel and share‑based compensation—raises operating leverage. If revenue growth slows, increased overhead will compress margins and require sustained higher leasing utilization or fee ramping to preserve profitability and cash generation over time.
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 $38.00 and its highest was $81.54 in the past 12 months.
What is Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s market cap?
Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s market cap is $1.67B.
When is Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 3 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 $1.087 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.007 by $0.08.
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 $0.133 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.68%. 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 0.9.
How many shares outstanding does Willis Lease Finance Corp. have?
Willis Lease Finance Corp. has 23,009,336 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 $1.087 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.007. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 16.961%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$226.00 (227.35% Upside)
$226.00 (227.35% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WLFC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 3.9K 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
0.68%
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
▲(227.35% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
17.68% Insiders
2.89% Mutual Funds
0.35% Other Institutional Investors
72.31% Public Companies and
Individual Investors