NASDAQ:WLFC

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

$42.30

-0.50 (-1.17%)

(As of 09/29/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $42.30
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$43.05
50-Day Range: $40.36
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$46.04
52-Week Range: $32.67
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$65.19

Volume: 5,148 shs
Average Volume: 11,477 shs
Market Capitalization: $268.61 million

P/E Ratio: 7.58
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: N/A

Willis Lease Finance MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
1.17% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.20
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$194,099 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.12 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

77th out of 117 stocks

Machinery, Equipment, & Supplies Industry

6th out of 6 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

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

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.17% 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 1.5, 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 increased by 9.13%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing 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 0.20. 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 0.61 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 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 $194,099.00 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
84.25% 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 7.58, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 111.24.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Willis Lease Finance is 7.58, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 11.38.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Willis Lease Finance has a P/B Ratio of 0.64. 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 (NASDAQ:WLFC) Stock

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, 2022, it had a total lease portfolio of 339 engines, 13 aircraft, one marine vessel, and other leased parts and equipment, and with 80 lessees in 41 countries; and managed a total lease portfolio of 324 engines, aircraft, and related equipment for other parties. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.

WLFC Price History

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WLFC Stock News Headlines

September 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

StockNews.com Lowers Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) to Buy

September 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) Rating Increased to Strong-Buy at StockNews.com

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September 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Insider Sell: President Brian Hole Sells 3,500 Shares of Willis Lease Finance Corp

September 20, 2023 | msn.com

Willis Lease Finance: Engines To Grow The Business

August 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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August 11, 2023 | msn.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation tells NCLT has the right to file a plea against Spicejet

August 3, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

Willis Lease Finance Corp.: Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Second Quarter Pre-tax Income of $19.0 million

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August 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Second Quarter Pre-tax Income of $19.0 million

August 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Second Quarter Pre-tax Income of $19.0 million

July 18, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Plans unveiled for the first sustainable aviation fuel refinery in North East

July 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Undertakes New, Innovative “Power-to-Liquid” (PtL) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Project

July 4, 2023 | msn.com

NCLT questions maintainability of insolvency plea filed against SpiceJet

May 5, 2023 | msn.com

Irish lessor files insolvency petition against SpiceJet

May 4, 2023 | msn.com

Willis Lease Finance GAAP EPS of $0.55, revenue of $89.5M

May 4, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

Willis Lease Finance Corp.: Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports First Quarter Pre-tax Income of $6.8 million

May 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports First Quarter Pre-tax Income of $6.8 million

March 9, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de

Willis Lease Finance Corp.: Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Annual Pre-tax Income of $9.8 million

March 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Annual Pre-tax Income of $9.8 million

February 23, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Planners back blueprint for hundreds of jobs at Teesside Airport jet centre

February 19, 2023 | foxnews.com

Bruce Willis' speech from 2018 resurfaces after dementia diagnosis: 'Nothing can keep me down'

February 19, 2023 | news.yahoo.com

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

February 19, 2023 | cbsnews.com

Falling ice from Willis Tower closes nearby sidewalks

February 19, 2023 | msn.com

Bruce Willis' Daughters Get Candid About Their Feelings After Dad's New Diagnosis

February 19, 2023 | foxnews.com

Bruce Willis' daughter Scout Willis admits she's 'overwhelmed' amid actor's 'cruel' dementia diagnosis

February 19, 2023 | nypost.com

Bruce Willis video resurfaces amid dementia diagnosis: ‘Nothing can keep me down’

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WLFC Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 8/03/2023
Today: 10/01/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/01/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Machinery, equipment, & supplies
Sub-Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors
Sector: Transportation
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:WLFC
CUSIP: 97064610
CIK: 1018164
Web: www.willislease.com
Phone: (561) 349-9989
Fax: 415-408-4701
Employees: 263
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $5.58
Trailing P/E Ratio: 7.58
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $5.44 million
Net Margins: 10.71%
Pretax Margin: 14.40%
Return on Equity: 9.63%
Return on Assets: 1.51%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 4.38
Current Ratio: 1.52
Quick Ratio: 1.09

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $311.93 million
Price / Sales: 0.86
Cash Flow: $16.27 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 2.60
Book Value: $66.38 per share
Price / Book: 0.64

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 6,350,000
Free Float: 2,876,000
Market Cap: $268.61 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.06

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Key Executives

Mr. Charles F. Willis IV (Age 74)
Founder & Exec. Chairman
Comp: $2.3M

Mr. Austin Chandler Willis (Age 42)
CEO & Director
Comp: $674.12k

Mr. Brian Richard Hole (Age 45)
Pres
Comp: $522.81k

Mr. Scott B. Flaherty (Age 57)
Exec. VP & CFO

Mr. Marc Pierpoint
Sr. VP and Head of Trading & Investments

Mr. Garry A. Failler
Sr. VP of Materials & Services and Chief Technical Officer

Mr. Dean Michael Poulakidas (Age 54)
Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.

Ms. Lynn A. McMillan
VP & Head of Global HR

Mr. Dan J. Coulcher
Sr. VP and Chief Commercial Officer of Europe, Middle East & Africa

Mr. Craig W. Welsh
Sr. VP and Chief Commercial Officer of Americas & Asia

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Insiders & Institutions

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WLFC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WLFC shares performed in 2023?: Willis Lease Finance's stock was trading at $59.01 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WLFC shares have decreased by 28.3% and is now trading at $42.30.
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When is Willis Lease Finance's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 1st 2023.
View our WLFC earnings forecast.
How were Willis Lease Finance's earnings last quarter?: Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 3rd. The transportation company reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter. The transportation company earned $109 million during the quarter. Willis Lease Finance had a net margin of 10.71% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.63%.
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).

What is Willis Lease Finance's stock symbol?: Willis Lease Finance trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WLFC."
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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Willis Lease Finance's stock price today?: One share of WLFC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $42.30.
How much money does Willis Lease Finance make?: Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) has a market capitalization of $268.61 million and generates $311.93 million in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $5.44 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.58 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Willis Lease Finance have?: The company employs 263 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Willis Lease Finance?: Willis Lease Finance's mailing address is 4700 LYONS TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY, COCONUT CREEK FL, 33073. The official website for the company is www.willislease.com. The transportation company can be reached via phone at (561) 349-9989, via email at ir@willislease.com, or via fax at 415-408-4701.

This page (NASDAQ:WLFC) was last updated on 10/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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