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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
$1.47B
Enterprise Value$3.33K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$24.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.25B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.1
Beta1.54
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.77%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.70
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 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 Upside87.52% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)14.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)$732.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Revenue & MarginsWLFC’s multi-year revenue growth and material margin expansion reflect durable improvement in core leasing economics. Higher margins increase free capital for reinvestment, support dividend consistency and strengthen return-on-equity durability even through cyclical airline demand swings.
Scale & Deployable Capital (AUM)A growing AUM base and meaningful ready-to-deploy capital create a recurring fee runway and scale advantages in sourcing/allocating engines. This structural platform reduces reliance on balance-sheet sourcing and supports fee income, portfolio optimization and longer-term network effects with JV partners.
Enhanced Liquidity & Capital FlexibilityA larger revolver, JV facilities and improved leverage profile materially increase WLFC’s financing optionality for purchases and seasonality. Expanded authorized shares and a stock split further raise strategic flexibility to issue equity or preferred securities for growth or de-leveraging without immediate liquidity stress.
Bears Say
High LeveragePersistent high absolute leverage elevates refinancing and cyclical risk in an asset-heavy leasing model. Even with recent improvement to mid-single leverage, downturns in airline demand or asset values could force distressed sales or higher funding costs, constraining capital deployment and strategic optionality.
Volatile Negative Free Cash FlowDespite operating cash exceeding net income recently, persistent negative and lumpy FCF from heavy asset investment raises reliance on external financing for growth and maintenance capex. This pattern increases liquidity sensitivity and heightens execution risk when market funding is constrained.
Rising Finance & Operating CostsGrowing interest expense, refinancing charges and rising G&A/personnel and technical spend compress margin upside from higher revenue. Persistent cost inflation reduces incremental returns on new leases and raises the breakeven lease-rate needed to sustain profitability across economic cycles.
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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 $244.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s market cap?
Willis Lease Finance Corp.’s market cap is $1.47B.
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 14 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 0.77%. 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 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 $1.087 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.007. 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 62%
Sector Average 62%
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
0.77%
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 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
13.49% Public Companies and
Individual Investors