WLFCQT42Willis Lease Finance Corporation·NASDAQ
43.96+5.67%
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Up 5.7% — Reported earnings — EPS beat by 46%, revenue beat by 11%.
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Snapshot
Index—P/E19.98EPS (ttm)2.20Insider Own17.91%Shs Outstand21.14MPerf Week13.59%
Market Cap929.50MForward P/E7.47EPS next Y5.88Insider Trans-5.83%Shs Float6.03MPerf Month-3.74%
Enterprise Value3.24BPEG0.44EPS next Q1.47Short Float28.59%Perf Quarter-37.75%
Income91.00MP/S1.22EPS this Y28.44%Short Ratio7.76Perf Half Y-32.67%
Sales762.00MP/B1.20EPS next Y7.18%ROA2.51%Short Interest1.72MPerf YTD-2.76%
Book/sh36.51P/C84.51EPS next 5Y45.08%ROE12.63%52W High81.54 -46.09%Perf Year1.20%
Cash/sh0.52P/FCF—EPS past 3/5Y259.95% 71.08%ROIC3.85%52W Low36.39 20.80%Perf 3Y211.77%
Dividend Est.0.60 (1.36%)EV/EBITDA10.38Sales past 3/5Y29.40% 18.52%Gross Margin59.76%Volatility5.59% 5.39%Perf 5Y224.19%
Dividend TTM0.53 (1.21%)EV/Sales4.25EPS Y/Y TTM17.72%Oper. Margin26.54%ATR (14)2.26Perf 10Y387.36%
Dividend Ex-DateNov 16, 2026Quick Ratio2.81Sales Y/Y TTM16.69%Profit Margin12.04%RSI (14)53.35Recom2.00
Dividend Gr. 3/5Y—Current Ratio3.31EPS Q/Q-53.38%SMA2010.39%Beta0.71Target Price75.50
Payout18.06%Debt/Eq3.01Sales Q/Q-1.02%SMA50-8.57%Rel Volume1.19Prev Close41.60
Employees471LT Debt/Eq3.01EarningsNov 03SMA200-27.07%Avg Volume220.05KPrice43.96
IPO DateSep 18, 1996Option/ShortNo / YesEPS/Sales Surpr.45.56% 10.87%Net Debt/EBITDA7.40Volume262,134Change5.67%
Analyst Ratings
DateActionAnalystRatingTarget
Sep-08-26InitiatedDeutsche BankBuy$80
Aug-12-26ReiteratedUBS$71
Aug-12-26UpgradeFreedom BrokerHold → Buy
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Company

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.

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Financial Statements
DataTimeframe
Line Item (USD, M)
TTM
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FY 2025
12/31/2025
FY 2024
12/31/2024
FY 2023
12/31/2023
FY 2022
12/31/2022
FY 2021
12/31/2021
FY 2020
12/31/2020
FY 2019
12/31/2019
FY 2018
12/31/2018
Total Revenue762676569419—————
Cost of Goods Sold Incl. D&A306232140127—————
Gross Profit455444429291—————
Selling, General and Administrative Excl. Other218195147116—————
Research and Development
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Other Operating Expense3531138111—————
Operating Income20321814464—————
Interest Expense12613810579—————
Unusual Expense
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Non-Operating Income (Expense)598011382—————
Net Income Before Taxes13616115367—————
Income Taxes45474423—————
Consolidated Net Income9111410944—————
Net Income From Continuing Operations9111410944—————
Net Income9111410944—————
EPS (Recurring)2.301.781.770.71—————
EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries)2.301.781.770.71—————
EPS (Diluted)2.201.711.700.69—————
EBITDA312410353237—————
Other After Tax Adjustments
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Stock Option Compensation Expense
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Price To Earnings Ratio19.9826.4440.5923.53—————
Price To Sales Ratio1.214.087.172.22—————
Gross Margin59.7165.6875.4069.45—————
Operating Margin26.6432.2525.3115.27—————
Net Margin11.9416.8619.1610.50—————
Shares Outstanding21615957—————
Market Capitalization9232,7584,082929—————
Operating Lease Expense
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Insider Trading Volume
$86.42$72.44$58.46$44.49$30.51● Close Price0.00M2.45M4.91M7.36M9.82MUSD Trades VolumeNovDec2026FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov
Insider Trading
InsiderRelationshipDateTransactionCost#SharesValue ($)#Shares TotalSEC Form 4
Flaherty Scott B.EVP, CFOSep 15 '26Sale53.568,326445,941214,324Sep 15
Flaherty Scott B.EVP, CFOSep 14 '26Sale54.5718,6951,020,186222,650Sep 15
Flaherty Scott B.EVP, CFOSep 11 '26Sale56.182,979167,360241,345Sep 15
Willis Austin ChandlerPresident and CEOSep 01 '26Sale53.9015,000808,565420,888Sep 03
WILLIS CHARLES F IVExecutive ChairmanAug 31 '26Sale52.9540021,18040,280Sep 02
WILLIS CHARLES F IVExecutive ChairmanAug 26 '26Sale55.1115,600859,7772,492,143Aug 27
WILLIS CHARLES F IVExecutive ChairmanAug 25 '26Sale54.5111,400621,4442,507,743Aug 27
WILLIS CHARLES F IVExecutive ChairmanAug 24 '26Sale55.1216,700920,4312,519,143Aug 24
WILLIS CHARLES F IVExecutive ChairmanAug 21 '26Sale54.4713,500735,3392,535,843Aug 24
WILLIS CHARLES F IVExecutive ChairmanAug 20 '26Sale53.9816,300879,9082,549,343Aug 24
WILLIS CHARLES F IVExecutive ChairmanAug 19 '26Sale55.8719,3001,078,3512,565,643Aug 19
WILLIS CHARLES F IVExecutive ChairmanAug 18 '26Sale57.4927,5001,580,8562,584,943Aug 19
WILLIS CHARLES F IVExecutive ChairmanAug 17 '26Sale57.9331,4001,819,0722,612,443Aug 19
Dameron CliftonSVP, GC & Corporate SecretaryAug 14 '26Sale56.833,535200,89439,458Aug 17
Willis Austin ChandlerPresident and CEOAug 03 '26Sale73.3415,0001,100,103435,888Aug 05
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