Willis Lease Finance Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, and aircraft worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. It also purchases and resells commercial aircraft engines; and sells aircraft engine parts and materials. The company offers noise-compliant Stage III commercial jet engines. It serves airlines and aircraft engine manufacturers, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers. As of December 31, 2017, the company had a total lease portfolio of 225 engines and related equipment, 16 aircraft, and 7 other leased parts and equipment with 80 lessees in 43 countries; and managed a total lease portfolio of 437 engines and related equipment on behalf of other parties, as well as 393 engines. Willis Lease Finance Corporation was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Novato, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Machinery, equipment, & supplies
Sub-IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
SectorTransportation
SymbolNASDAQ:WLFC
CUSIP97064610
Phone415-408-4700
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio4.65
Current Ratio1.16
Quick Ratio0.73
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio9.73
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$274.84 million
Price / Sales0.78
Cash Flow$16.10 per share
Price / Cash2.10
Book Value$40.34 per share
Price / Book0.84
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$62.15 million
Net Margins23.74%
Return on Equity9.78%
Return on Assets1.49%
Miscellaneous
Employees155
Outstanding Shares6,360,000
Market Cap$217.14 million
Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willis Lease Finance's stock symbol?
Willis Lease Finance trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WLFC."
How were Willis Lease Finance's earnings last quarter?
Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July, 31st. The transportation company reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.27. The transportation company had revenue of $43.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.70 million. Willis Lease Finance had a return on equity of 9.78% and a net margin of 23.74%. View Willis Lease Finance's Earnings History.
When is Willis Lease Finance's next earnings date?
Who are some of Willis Lease Finance's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Willis Lease Finance include Textainer Group (TGH), Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), COSTAMARE Inc/SH (CMRE), Northgate (NGTEF), KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP), Student Transportation (STB), Navigator (NVGS), Teekay (TK), Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Controladora Vuela Co Avcn SA CV (VLRS), DHT (DHT), Hoegh LNG Partners (HMLP), Daseke (DSKE), International Seaways (INSW) and Covenant Transportation Group (CVTI).
Who are Willis Lease Finance's key executives?
Willis Lease Finance's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Charles F. Willis IV, Chairman & CEO (Age 69)
- Mr. Brian Richard Hole, Pres (Age 40)
- Mr. Scott B. Flaherty, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 52)
- Mr. Dean Michael Poulakidas, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 49)
- Preston Sutter, Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Has Willis Lease Finance been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about WLFC stock have trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern. The research firm identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Willis Lease Finance earned a news impact score of 0.20 on Accern's scale. They also gave media headlines about the transportation company an impact score of 46.08 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term. View Recent Headlines for Willis Lease Finance.
Who are Willis Lease Finance's major shareholders?
Willis Lease Finance's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.47%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (8.21%), BlackRock Inc. (2.83%), M3F Inc. (0.69%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.69%) and Strs Ohio (0.35%). Company insiders that own Willis Lease Finance stock include Anthony R Spaulding, Austin Chandler Willis, Brian Richard Hole, Charles F Iv Willis, Donald A Nunemaker, Hans Jorg Hunziker, Robert T Morris and Scott B Flaherty. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Willis Lease Finance.
Which major investors are selling Willis Lease Finance stock?
WLFC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Tredje AP fonden, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Bank of New York Mellon Corp and BlackRock Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Willis Lease Finance company stock in the last year include Austin Chandler Willis, Charles F Iv Willis, Hans Jorg Hunziker and Robert T Morris. View Insider Buying and Selling for Willis Lease Finance.
Which major investors are buying Willis Lease Finance stock?
WLFC stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including M3F Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Strs Ohio and Bank of America Corp DE. Company insiders that have bought Willis Lease Finance stock in the last two years include Brian Richard Hole and Scott B Flaherty. View Insider Buying and Selling for Willis Lease Finance.
How do I buy shares of Willis Lease Finance?
Shares of WLFC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Willis Lease Finance's stock price today?
One share of WLFC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $33.81.
How big of a company is Willis Lease Finance?
Willis Lease Finance has a market capitalization of $217.14 million and generates $274.84 million in revenue each year. Willis Lease Finance employs 155 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Willis Lease Finance?
Willis Lease Finance's mailing address is 773 SAN MARIN DRIVE SUITE 2215, NOVATO CA, 94998. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 415-408-4700 or via email at [email protected]
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