Willis Lease Finance Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, leases and services commercial aircraft and aircraft engines 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 IV commercial jet engines. It serves airlines and aircraft engine manufacturers, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers. As of December 31, 2018, the company had a total lease portfolio of 244 engines and related equipment, 17 aircraft, and 10 other leased parts and equipment with 81 lessees in 47 countries; and managed a total lease portfolio of 440 engines and related equipment on behalf of other parties. Willis Lease Finance Corporation was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Machinery, equipment, & supplies
Sub-IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
SectorTransportation
Phone415-408-4700
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$348.35 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees175
Next Earnings Date8/5/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableNot Optionable
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) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 13th. The transportation company reported $2.91 earnings per share for the quarter. The transportation company earned $118.19 million during the quarter. Willis Lease Finance had a return on equity of 20.18% and a net margin of 15.24%. View Willis Lease Finance's Earnings History.
When is Willis Lease Finance's next earnings date?
Has Willis Lease Finance been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about WLFC stock have trended somewhat positive on Friday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research group scores the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Willis Lease Finance earned a coverage optimism score of 1.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news coverage about the transportation company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Willis Lease Finance's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Willis Lease Finance include Hawaiian (HA), Corporacion America Airports (CAAP), Teekay Lng Partners (TGP), Marten Transport (MRTN), Herc (HRI), Atlas Air Worldwide (AAWW), Greenbrier Companies (GBX), Controladora Vuela Co Avcn SA CV (VLRS), Despegar.com (DESP), Stagecoach Group (SAGKF), GasLog Partners LP Unit (GLOP), DHT (DHT), PAC BASIN SHIPP/ADR (PCFBY), Rev Group (REVG) and Golden Ocean Group (GOGL).
What other stocks do shareholders of Willis Lease Finance own?
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 70)
- Mr. Brian Richard Hole, Pres (Age 41)
- Mr. Scott B. Flaherty, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 53)
- Mr. Dean Michael Poulakidas, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 50)
Who are Willis Lease Finance's major shareholders?
Willis Lease Finance's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.41%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (8.51%), BlackRock Inc. (2.53%), LSV Asset Management (0.98%), M3F Inc. (0.93%) and Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC (0.55%). Company insiders that own Willis Lease Finance stock include Austin Chandler Willis, Brian Richard Hole, Charles F Iv Willis, Hans Jorg Hunziker, Robert J Keady, 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 BlackRock Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, LSV Asset Management, Morgan Stanley, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, M3F Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Menta Capital LLC. Company insiders that have sold Willis Lease Finance company stock in the last year include Austin Chandler Willis, Brian Richard Hole, Charles F Iv Willis, Hans Jorg Hunziker, Robert J Keady 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 purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including First Trust Advisors LP, Mork Capital Management LLC, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc., Tredje AP fonden, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd., Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC, BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA and Citigroup Inc.. 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 $52.52.
How big of a company is Willis Lease Finance?
Willis Lease Finance has a market capitalization of $308.56 million and generates $348.35 million in revenue each year. Willis Lease Finance employs 175 workers across the globe.
What is Willis Lease Finance's official website?
How can I contact Willis Lease Finance?
Willis Lease Finance's mailing address is 4700 LYONS TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY, COCONUT CREEK FL, 33073. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 415-408-4700 or via email at [email protected]
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