NASDAQ:WLFC Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Gold Grab of the Century (From Colonial Metals) (Ad) Free WLFC Stock Alerts $48.90 -0.23 (-0.47%) (As of 12:25 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$48.43▼$49.0050-Day Range$47.26▼$50.3652-Week Range$37.01▼$52.64Volume3,695 shsAverage Volume8,105 shsMarket Capitalization$346.21 millionP/E Ratio7.85Dividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Willis Lease Finance alerts: Email Address Willis Lease Finance MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.84% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.23Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$351,647 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.3.14 out of 5 stars N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Willis Lease Finance. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.84% 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 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Willis Lease Finance has recently decreased by 2.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. 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 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWillis Lease Finance has a news sentiment score of 1.23. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.41 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Willis Lease Finance this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. 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 $351,647.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders54.73% 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 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. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Willis Lease Finance is 7.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.93.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Willis Lease Finance is 7.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 14.87.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWillis Lease Finance has a P/B Ratio of 0.71. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Colonial MetalsThe Gold Grab of the CenturyWhen central banks buy gold… The rich buy right along with them. And central banks are buying at breakneck pace. Last year… 1,037 tons. Just 45 tons less than the record set two years ago.That's why we have released our Free Precious Metals Investment Guide. 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 HeadlinesApril 20, 2024 | insidertrades.comScott B. Flaherty Sells 2,200 Shares of Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) StockApril 10, 2024 | insidertrades.comWillis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) CFO Scott B. Flaherty Sells 400 SharesApril 26, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)The Next Step of Their Control Is Here …Earlier this week, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was renewed for an additional two years. What does this mean? It means the government has more time — and more ways — to surveil and control you.March 28, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) Insider Sells 466 Shares of StockMarch 27, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) Insider Sells 332 Shares of StockApril 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWillis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) Stock Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average of $47.09April 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWillis Lease Finance Corp EVP, CFO Scott Flaherty Sells 2,500 SharesApril 18, 2024 | money.usnews.comWillis Lease Finance Corp.April 26, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)The Next Step of Their Control Is Here …Earlier this week, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was renewed for an additional two years. What does this mean? It means the government has more time — and more ways — to surveil and control you.April 7, 2024 | investing.comWillis Lease Finance adds aviation veteran to boardApril 5, 2024 | globenewswire.comWillis Lease Finance Corporation Welcomes Colm Barrington to its Board of DirectorsApril 4, 2024 | benzinga.comInsider Move: Scott B Flaherty Invests $1.74M In Willis Lease Finance StockApril 3, 2024 | benzinga.com1.36M Reasons To Be Bullish On Willis Lease Finance StockApril 3, 2024 | benzinga.comWillis Lease Finance President Trades $2.13M In Company StockMarch 26, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWillis Lease Finance: Upside Remains On Book ValueMarch 21, 2024 | globenewswire.comWillis Lease Finance Corporation Completes Delivery of 4th ATR 72-500 Aircraft under its ConstantThrust® Engine Maintenance ProgramMarch 13, 2024 | au.finance.yahoo.comWillis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC)March 13, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deWillis Lease Finance Corp.: Record Results for Willis Lease Finance Corporation in 2023March 13, 2024 | washingtonpost.comWillis Lease: Q4 Earnings SnapshotMarch 13, 2024 | globenewswire.comRecord Results for Willis Lease Finance Corporation in 2023March 11, 2024 | msn.comTrue extent of losses at publicly-owned Teeside Airport revealedMarch 6, 2024 | msn.comPlans green-lit for multi-million-pound sustainable aviation fuel plant at TeesworksMarch 5, 2024 | globenewswire.comWillis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited Approved for Construction of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”) Refinery at Teesworks, UKFebruary 14, 2024 | news.yahoo.comFormer DNC chair: Fani Willis ‘showed bad judgment’ as prosecutorFebruary 13, 2024 | fool.comWillis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC)February 12, 2024 | msn.comJet engine dealer to major airlines discloses 'unauthorized activity'February 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWillis Lease Finance Corp. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/13/2024Today4/26/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2024Fiscal 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) 349-9989Fax415-408-4701Employees361Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.23 Trailing P/E Ratio7.89 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$43.78 million Net Margins10.46% Pretax Margin16.04% Return on Equity10.34% Return on Assets1.68% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio4.11 Current Ratio2.22 Quick Ratio1.88 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$418.55 million Price / Sales0.83 Cash Flow$22.13 per share Price / Cash Flow2.22 Book Value$68.95 per share Price / Book0.71Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares7,080,000Free Float3,207,000Market Cap$347.84 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.01 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 CompetitorsAerSaleNASDAQ:ASLEDiana ShippingNYSE:DSXCapital Product PartnersNASDAQ:CPLPPangaea Logistics SolutionsNASDAQ:PANLSEACOR MarineNYSE:SMHIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsScott B FlahertySold 100 sharesTotal: $5,034.00 ($50.34/share)Scott B FlahertySold 2,200 sharesTotal: $110,946.00 ($50.43/share)Scott B FlahertySold 400 sharesTotal: $20,032.00 ($50.08/share)Scott B FlahertySold 100 sharesTotal: $5,000.00 ($50.00/share)Hans Jorg HunzikerSold 466 sharesTotal: $23,062.34 ($49.49/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WLFC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WLFC shares performed in 2024? Willis Lease Finance's stock was trading at $48.88 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, WLFC shares have increased by 0.0% and is now trading at $48.90. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Willis Lease Finance? Willis Lease Finance saw a decline in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 16,700 shares, a decline of 20.1% from the March 15th total of 20,900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 8,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.9 days. Approximately 0.9% of the company's stock 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) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March, 13th. The transportation company reported $1.53 earnings per share 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. 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