NASDAQ:WLFC

Willis Lease Finance - WLFC Stock Forecast, Price & News

$34.16

-1.03 (-2.93%)

(As of 09/23/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $33.54
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$36.29
50-Day Range: $34.16
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$40.50
52-Week Range: $30.22
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$43.38

Volume: 12,097 shs
Average Volume: 7,890 shs
Market Capitalization: $208.38 million

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

Willis Lease Finance MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.95% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.85
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$493,871 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.

2.19 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

69th out of 125 stocks

Machinery, Equipment, & Supplies Industry

3rd out of 5 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

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

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.95% 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 1.4, 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 38.08%, 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.

2.7

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Willis Lease Finance has a news sentiment score of 0.85. 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 0.37 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Willis Lease Finance this week, compared to 0 articles 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 $493,871.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
54.26% 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
85.26% 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.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Willis Lease Finance is -14.06, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Willis Lease Finance is -14.06, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Willis Lease Finance has a P/B Ratio of 0.55. 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, 2021, it had a total lease portfolio of 304 engines, 12 aircraft, one marine vessel, and other leased parts and equipment, and with 76 lessees in 40 countries; and managed a total lease portfolio of 475 engines, aircraft, and related equipment for other parties. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.

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WLFC Stock News Headlines

September 22, 2022 | msn.com

Air India enters into engine sale & leaseback agreement with Willis Lease

September 22, 2022 | msn.com

Air India signs engine sale & lease back agreement with Willis Lease

September 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Air India and Willis Lease Finance Corporation Ink Historic ConstantThrust® Engine Sale & Leasebacks

September 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Air India and Willis Lease Finance Corporation Ink Historic ConstantThrust® Engine Sale & Leasebacks

September 16, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) Short Interest Down 38.1% in August

September 6, 2022 | reuters.com

WLFC.OQ - | Stock Price & Latest News | Reuters

August 30, 2022 | finanznachrichten.de

Willis Lease Finance Corp.: Willis Lease Finance Corporation's Subsidiary Named Dedicated Aircraft CAMO Provider by Peach Aviation Limited

August 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation’s Subsidiary Named Dedicated Aircraft CAMO Provider by Peach Aviation Limited

August 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Second Quarter Pre-tax Income of $11.0 million

July 31, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Willis Finance Lease: Significant Upside Potential From Rate Hikes And Aviation Market Recovery

July 17, 2022 | msn.com

Global aviation firm teams up with Teesside Airport for £25m investment

July 6, 2022 | msn.com

Guatemala's TAG Airlines Receives Its First ATR Aircraft

May 9, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Willis Lease Finance GAAP EPS of -$3.70, revenue of $68.8M

May 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports First Quarter Pre-tax Loss of $27.7 Million

May 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports First Quarter Pre-tax Loss of $27.7 Million

April 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

EnWave Hosts Showcase Event with Elea to Highlight the Synergies of PEF + REV™ Technologies

March 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Signs Historic Regional Aircraft and Engine Deal

March 14, 2022 | benzinga.com

Willis Lease Finance FY21 Total Revenue $274.2M, Down 5% YoY

March 14, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Willis Lease Finance GAAP EPS of $0.14, revenue of $75.81M

March 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Annual Pre-tax Profit of $9.1 million

March 7, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Willis Lease names new CEO

March 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Charles F. Willis as Executive Chairman and Austin C. Willis as Chief Executive Officer

January 14, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Common Stock (WLFC)

November 2, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Third Quarter Pre-tax Profit of $6.1 million

October 26, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Named Partner Force Sponsor for Green Beret Foundation Charity Event

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WLFC Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/11/2013
Today: 9/25/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/01/2022
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2022

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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: 229
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($2.43)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $3.35 million
Net Margins: -3.63%
Pretax Margin: -1.39%
Return on Equity: -2.86%
Return on Assets: -0.44%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 4.62
Current Ratio: 2.84
Quick Ratio: 2.06

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $274.20 million
Price / Sales: 0.76
Cash Flow: $16.27 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 2.10
Book Value: $61.86 per share
Price / Book: 0.55

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 6,100,000
Free Float: 2,789,000
Market Cap: $208.38 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.08

Key Executives

Mr. Charles F. Willis IV (Age 73)
Exec. Chairman
Comp: $1.51M

Mr. Austin Chandler Willis (Age 41)
CEO & Director
Comp: $429.56k

Mr. Brian Richard Hole (Age 44)
Pres
Comp: $538.92k

Mr. Scott B. Flaherty (Age 56)
Sr. VP & CFO
Comp: $496.93k

Mr. Dean Michael Poulakidas (Age 53)
Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.

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Insiders & Institutions

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WLFC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WLFC shares performed in 2022?: Willis Lease Finance's stock was trading at $37.65 on January 1st, 2022. Since then, WLFC stock has decreased by 9.3% and is now trading at $34.16.
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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 Tuesday, November 1st 2022.
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How were Willis Lease Finance's earnings last quarter?: Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March, 11th. The transportation company reported ($0.09) EPS for the quarter. The transportation company had revenue of $39.69 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $37.67 million. Willis Lease Finance had a negative net margin of 3.63% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.86%.
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."
Who are Willis Lease Finance's major shareholders?: Willis Lease Finance's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include M3F Inc. (9.24%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (5.04%), Millennium Management LLC (0.52%), Northern Trust Corp (0.18%), Citadel Advisors LLC (0.17%) and State Street Corp (0.13%). Insiders that own company stock include Austin Chandler Willis, Brian Richard Hole, Hans Jorg Hunziker and Scott B Flaherty.
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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 $34.16.
How much money does Willis Lease Finance make?: Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) has a market capitalization of $208.38 million and generates $274.20 million in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $3.35 million in net income (profit) each year or ($2.43) on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Willis Lease Finance have?: The company employs 229 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 9/25/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Willis Lease Finance - WLFC Stock Forecast, Price & News

Willis Lease Finance MarketRank™ Forecast

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