How have WLFC shares performed in 2024?

Willis Lease Finance's stock was trading at $48.88 at the start of the year. Since then, WLFC stock has increased by 2.8% and is now trading at $50.23. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Willis Lease Finance?

Willis Lease Finance saw a drop in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 16,700 shares, a drop of 20.1% from the March 15th total of 20,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 8,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.9 days. Approximately 0.9% of the company's shares are sold short. View Willis Lease Finance's Short Interest .

When is Willis Lease Finance's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our WLFC earnings forecast .

How were Willis Lease Finance's earnings last quarter?

Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March, 13th. The transportation company reported $1.53 EPS for the quarter. The transportation company earned $114.28 million during the quarter. Willis Lease Finance had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.34% and a net margin of 10.46%.

What other stocks do shareholders of Willis Lease Finance own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Willis Lease Finance investors own include AerCap (AER) , Verizon Communications (VZ) , Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) , Netflix (NFLX) , Southern (SO) , Adobe (ADBE) , Boeing (BA) , Salesforce (CRM) , Walt Disney (DIS) and Five Below (FIVE) .

How do I buy shares of Willis Lease Finance?

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NASDAQ:WLFC

Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$50.24

+0.01 (+0.02%)

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Today's Range: $49.85
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$50.24
50-Day Range: $47.26
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$50.46
52-Week Range: $37.01
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$52.64

Volume: 1,107 shs
Average Volume: 8,256 shs
Market Capitalization: $344.60 million

P/E Ratio: 8.06
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: N/A

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Willis Lease Finance MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.86% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.22
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$437,506 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.96 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

62nd out of 112 stocks

Machinery, Equipment, & Supplies Industry

4th out of 6 stocks

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Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Willis Lease Finance.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.86% of the float of Willis Lease Finance has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Willis Lease Finance has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Willis Lease Finance has recently decreased by 20.10%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Willis Lease Finance does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Willis Lease Finance does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for WLFC.

1.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Willis Lease Finance has a news sentiment score of 0.22. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Willis Lease Finance this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

4.2

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Willis Lease Finance insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $437,506.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
54.73% of the stock of Willis Lease Finance is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
93.70% of the stock of Willis Lease Finance is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Willis Lease Finance is 8.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.26.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Willis Lease Finance is 8.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 14.85.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Willis Lease Finance has a P/B Ratio of 0.73. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Willis Lease Finance Stock (NASDAQ:WLFC)

Willis Lease Finance Corporation operates as a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. The Leasing and Related Operations segment engages in acquiring and leasing commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, and other aircraft equipment, as well as the purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines and other aircraft equipment, and other related businesses. The Spare Parts Sales segment purchases and resells after-market engine parts, whole engines, engine modules, and portable aircraft components. The company also focuses on engine management and consulting business. It serves commercial aircraft operators, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations. As of December 31, 2023, it had a total lease portfolio of 337 engines, 12 aircraft, one marine vessel, and other leased parts and equipment, and with 74 lessees in 42 countries; and managed a total lease portfolio of 198 engines, aircraft, and related equipment for other parties. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.

WLFC Stock Price History

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WLFC Stock News Headlines

April 19, 2024 | insidertrades.com

Scott B. Flaherty Sells 2,200 Shares of Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) Stock

April 10, 2024 | insidertrades.com

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Insider Selling: Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) Insider Sells 466 Shares of Stock

March 27, 2024 | insidertrades.com

Insider Selling: Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) Insider Sells 332 Shares of Stock

March 23, 2024 | insidertrades.com

Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) Insider Sells $38,913.48 in Stock

April 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corp EVP, CFO Scott Flaherty Sells 2,500 Shares

April 18, 2024 | money.usnews.com

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Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) Short Interest Down 20.1% in March

April 7, 2024 | investing.com

Willis Lease Finance adds aviation veteran to board

April 5, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Welcomes Colm Barrington to its Board of Directors

April 4, 2024 | benzinga.com

Insider Move: Scott B Flaherty Invests $1.74M In Willis Lease Finance Stock

April 3, 2024 | benzinga.com

1.36M Reasons To Be Bullish On Willis Lease Finance Stock

April 3, 2024 | benzinga.com

Willis Lease Finance President Trades $2.13M In Company Stock

March 26, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

Willis Lease Finance: Upside Remains On Book Value

March 21, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Completes Delivery of 4th ATR 72-500 Aircraft under its ConstantThrust® Engine Maintenance Program

March 13, 2024 | au.finance.yahoo.com

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March 13, 2024 | finanznachrichten.de

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March 13, 2024 | washingtonpost.com

Willis Lease: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

March 13, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Record Results for Willis Lease Finance Corporation in 2023

March 11, 2024 | msn.com

True extent of losses at publicly-owned Teeside Airport revealed

March 6, 2024 | msn.com

Plans green-lit for multi-million-pound sustainable aviation fuel plant at Teesworks

March 5, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited Approved for Construction of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”) Refinery at Teesworks, UK

February 14, 2024 | news.yahoo.com

Former DNC chair: Fani Willis ‘showed bad judgment’ as prosecutor

February 13, 2024 | fool.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/13/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/02/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Transportation
Industry: Machinery, equipment, & supplies
Sub-Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:WLFC
CUSIP: 97064610
CIK: 1018164
Web: www.willislease.com
Phone: (561) 349-9989
Fax: 415-408-4701
Employees: 361
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $6.23
Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.06
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $43.78 million
Net Margins: 10.46%
Pretax Margin: 16.04%
Return on Equity: 10.34%
Return on Assets: 1.68%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 4.11
Current Ratio: 2.22
Quick Ratio: 1.88

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $418.55 million
Price / Sales: 0.82
Cash Flow: $22.42 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 2.24
Book Value: $68.95 per share
Price / Book: 0.73

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 6,860,000
Free Float: 3,105,000
Market Cap: $344.58 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.01

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Key Executives

Mr. Charles F. Willis IV (Age 75)
Founder & Executive Chairman
Comp: $2.3M
Mr. Austin Chandler Willis (Age 43)
CEO & Director
Comp: $674.12k
Mr. Brian Richard Hole (Age 46)
President
Comp: $522.81k
Mr. Scott B. Flaherty (Age 58)
Executive VP & CFO
Comp: $496.93k
Mr. Marc Pierpoint
Senior VP and Head of Trading & Investments
Mr. Garry A. Failler
Senior VP of Materials & Services and Chief Technical Officer
Mr. Dean Michael Poulakidas (Age 55)
Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Comp: $868.45k
Ms. Lynn A. McMillan
VP & Head of Global Human Resources
Mr. Dan J. Coulcher
Senior VP and Chief Commercial Officer of Europe, Middle East & Africa
Mr. Craig W. Welsh
Senior VP and Chief Commercial Officer of Americas & Asia

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Insiders & Institutions

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WLFC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WLFC shares performed in 2024?: Willis Lease Finance's stock was trading at $48.88 at the start of the year. Since then, WLFC stock has increased by 2.8% and is now trading at $50.23.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Willis Lease Finance?: Willis Lease Finance saw a drop in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 16,700 shares, a drop of 20.1% from the March 15th total of 20,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 8,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.9 days. Approximately 0.9% of the company's shares are sold short.
View Willis Lease Finance's Short Interest.
When is Willis Lease Finance's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024.
View our WLFC earnings forecast.
How were Willis Lease Finance's earnings last quarter?: Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March, 13th. The transportation company reported $1.53 EPS for the quarter. The transportation company earned $114.28 million during the quarter. Willis Lease Finance had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.34% and a net margin of 10.46%.

What other stocks do shareholders of Willis Lease Finance own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Willis Lease Finance investors own include AerCap (AER), Verizon Communications (VZ), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Netflix (NFLX), Southern (SO), Adobe (ADBE), Boeing (BA), Salesforce (CRM), Walt Disney (DIS) and Five Below (FIVE).
How do I buy shares of Willis Lease Finance?: Shares of WLFC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NASDAQ:WLFC) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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