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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
$1.15B
Enterprise Value$3.89K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$10.72M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.32B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.6
Beta1.50
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.53Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.98%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.30
Shares Outstanding21,144,112
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 TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)4.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)$732.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong ProfitabilityHigh operating and net margins indicate a profitable leasing and services platform with meaningful earnings capacity. This profitability can support fleet investment, debt servicing, and continued growth even when individual revenue streams fluctuate.
AUM And Fund Platform ExpansionRapid AUM and WAC growth demonstrates increasing scale in WLFC’s leasing and asset-management platform. Greater third-party fund participation can expand assets managed and fee opportunities without requiring all growth to be funded on the balance sheet.
Modern Engine Portfolio And Service GrowthA modern-engine portfolio positions WLFC for sustained demand as newer engines enter heavier maintenance cycles. The Pratt & Whitney agreement and expandable storage platform also broaden service revenue and deepen industry relationships.
Bears Say
Debt-heavy Capital StructureElevated leverage increases sensitivity to interest costs, asset values, and lease-market disruptions. Although recent financing actions improved flexibility, the debt-heavy structure can amplify earnings volatility and constrain investment during weaker operating periods.
Persistently Negative Free Cash FlowOngoing cash consumption after investment needs indicates that fleet expansion, maintenance, or working-capital requirements absorb substantial internally generated funds. This may increase reliance on borrowing, asset sales, or external capital to sustain growth.
Revenue Mix And Utilization PressureThe revenue decline and lower utilization make near-term earnings less predictable despite strong margins. Reduced reserve revenue and weaker older-engine activity suggest portfolio modernization and lease mix changes may take time to translate into fully offsetting growth.
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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 $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 $1.15B.
When is Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Willis Lease Finance Corp. released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $1.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.9 by $0.41.
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 $0.133 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.98%. 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 1.53.
How many shares outstanding does Willis Lease Finance Corp. have?
Willis Lease Finance Corp. has 21,144,112 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 $1.31 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.9. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.78%.
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 80%
Sector Average ―
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 16.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $196.6K 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
0.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.43%
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 Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed clear operational momentum: strong AUM growth (+21%), a nearly 80% expansion in WAC, positive adjusted EBITDA growth (+4%), strategic fund seeding and M&A activity, meaningful liquidity ($1.3B discretionary capital) and a low leverage profile (2.78x). Headwinds included declines in maintenance reserve and parts/equipment sales, modest utilization softness, higher G&A/legal and a refinancing-related loss that increased finance costs. Management emphasized portfolio modernization, growing asset-management fee streams, and notable service wins (Pratt & Whitney) that support the company’s growth trajectory despite some near-term revenue mix headwinds. Overall, positives (scaling AUM, fund momentum, capital flexibility, services wins, and profitable adjusted EBITDA) outweigh the near-term operational and one-time challenges.View all WLFC earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
56.16% Insiders
3.14% Mutual Funds
7.39% Other Institutional Investors
24.21% Public Companies and
Individual Investors