NASDAQ:WLFC Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $86.51 +0.46 (+0.53%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$85.61▼$87.2550-Day Range$58.70▼$86.5152-Week Range$39.50▼$87.33Volume16,055 shsAverage Volume12,443 shsMarket Capitalization$568.37 millionP/E Ratio9.97Dividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Willis Lease Finance alerts: Email Address Willis Lease Finance MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy1.58% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.35Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$3.29 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.2.17 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector88th out of 120 stocksMachinery, Equipment, & Supplies Industry6th out of 6 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Willis Lease Finance.Read more about Willis Lease Finance's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.58% of the float of Willis Lease Finance has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWillis Lease Finance has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Willis Lease Finance has recently increased by 18.49%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldWillis Lease Finance does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthWillis Lease Finance does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for WLFC. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWillis Lease Finance has a news sentiment score of 0.35. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Willis Lease Finance this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for WLFC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Willis Lease Finance to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn 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 $3,292,193.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders57.02% 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 Institutions93.70% 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.Read more about Willis Lease Finance's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Willis Lease Finance is 9.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Willis Lease Finance is 9.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 21.75.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWillis Lease Finance has a P/B Ratio of 1.25. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Willis Lease Finance's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto Swap Profits625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetched, but results like this are within reach with the right knowledge and timing in the altcoin market. Plus, you’ll get $10 in real Bitcoin when you stay to the end of the call and take a short quiz.>> Dive into the Workshop Here 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.Read More WLFC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WLFC Stock News HeadlinesJuly 2, 2024 | insidertrades.comWillis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) President Sells 293 SharesJuly 2, 2024 | insidertrades.comBrian Richard Hole Sells 6,147 Shares of Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) StockJuly 27, 2024 | Unstoppable Prosperity (Ad)“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 special FREE Gifts during the event.July 26 at 1:18 PM | americanbankingnews.comWillis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) Shares Gap Up to $83.69July 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWillis Lease Finance Corporation Hires SR Technics Veteran, Caroline M. Vandedrinck, to Run its Growing Services BusinessesJuly 22, 2024 | globenewswire.comWillis Lease Finance Corporation Hires SR Technics Veteran, Caroline M. Vandedrinck, to Run its Growing Services BusinessesJuly 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWillis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) Hits New 52-Week High at $77.30July 1, 2024 | gurufocus.comInsider Sale: President Brian Hole Sells 13,258 Shares of Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC)July 27, 2024 | Unstoppable Prosperity (Ad)“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 special FREE Gifts during the event.June 25, 2024 | globenewswire.comWillis Lease Finance Corporation Strikes Deal with Pratt & Whitney for up to 15 New Engine Purchases in 2024May 22, 2024 | gurufocus.comInsider Sale: Director Rae Mckeating Sells Shares of Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC)May 19, 2024 | morningstar.comWillis Lease Finance CorpMay 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comWillis Lease Finance Corporation Declares First Ever Cash DividendMay 8, 2024 | gurufocus.comInsider Sale at Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC): EVP, CFO Scott Flaherty Sells 8,799 SharesMay 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale at Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC): EVP, CFO Scott Flaherty Sells 6,636 SharesMay 2, 2024 | investorplace.comWLFC Stock Earnings: Willis Lease Finance Reported Results for Q1 2024May 2, 2024 | sfgate.comWillis Lease: Q1 Earnings SnapshotMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWillis Lease Finance Corp Reports Record Q1 2024 Earnings, Surging Pre-tax Income and Revenue GrowthSee More Headlines Receive WLFC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Willis Lease Finance and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/02/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/7 Dividend5/30/2024Dividend Payable6/07/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorTransportation Industry Machinery, equipment, & supplies Sub-IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors Current SymbolNASDAQ:WLFC CUSIP97064610 CIK1018164 Webwww.willislease.com Phone(561) 349-9989Fax415-408-4701Employees240Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.68 Trailing P/E Ratio9.97 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$43.78 million Net Margins13.45% Pretax Margin20.13% Return on Equity13.77% Return on Assets2.29% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio3.76 Current Ratio1.41 Quick Ratio0.91 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$418.55 million Price / Sales1.36 Cash Flow$22.53 per share Price / Cash Flow3.84 Book Value$68.95 per share Price / Book1.25Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares6,570,000Free Float2,824,000Market Cap$568.37 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.05 The Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? Click the link below to learn more about how your portfolio could bloom.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Charles F. Willis IV (Age 75)Founder & Executive Chairman Comp: $2.3MMr. Austin Chandler Willis (Age 43)CEO & Director Comp: $674.12kMr. Brian Richard Hole (Age 46)President Comp: $522.81kMr. Scott B. Flaherty (Age 58)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $496.93kMr. Marc PierpointSenior VP and Head of Trading & InvestmentsMr. Garry A. FaillerSenior VP of Materials & Services and Chief Technical OfficerMr. Dean Michael Poulakidas (Age 55)Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $868.45kMs. Lynn A. McMillanVP & Head of Global Human ResourcesMr. Dan J. CoulcherSenior VP and Chief Commercial Officer of Europe, Middle East & AfricaMr. Craig W. WelshSenior VP and Chief Commercial Officer of Americas & AsiaMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsLawson ProductsNASDAQ:LAWSKamanNYSE:KAMNH&E Equipment ServicesNASDAQ:HEESMRC GlobalNYSE:MRCBlueLinxNYSE:BXCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpBought 1,187 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.300%Nisa Investment Advisors LLCBought 1,000 shares on 7/20/2024Ownership: 0.015%Brian Richard HoleSold 293 sharesTotal: $20,439.68 ($69.76/share)Brian Richard HoleSold 6,147 sharesTotal: $412,402.23 ($67.09/share)Charles F Iv WillisSold 30,000 sharesTotal: $1.98 M ($66.04/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WLFC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WLFC shares performed this year? Willis Lease Finance's stock was trading at $48.88 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, WLFC shares have increased by 77.0% and is now trading at $86.51. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Willis Lease Finance's earnings last quarter? Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) released its earnings results on Thursday, May, 2nd. The transportation company reported $3.00 earnings per share for the quarter. The transportation company earned $119.08 million during the quarter. Willis Lease Finance had a net margin of 13.45% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.77%. Who are Willis Lease Finance's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Willis Lease Finance include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.30%) and Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles F Iv Willis, Brian Richard Hole, Austin Chandler Willis, Scott B Flaherty, Robert J Keady, Hans Jorg Hunziker and Rae Ann Mckeating. View institutional ownership trends. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Willis Lease Finance own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Willis Lease Finance investors own include AerCap (AER), Verizon Communications (VZ), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Netflix (NFLX), Southern (SO), Adobe (ADBE) and Boeing (BA). This page (NASDAQ:WLFC) was last updated on 7/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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