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

Company Overview

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) is a leading global supplier of used aircraft engines, APUs, landing gear, and nacelles. The company specializes in the leasing, trading, and sale of these critical aircraft components to commercial airlines, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers, and other leasing companies. By maintaining an extensive on-the-ground inventory and leveraging a broad network of operating lessees, Willis Lease is able to offer flexible lease terms, fast delivery, and comprehensive asset management solutions tailored to the unique needs of each customer.

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, Willis Lease has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion of its parts pool and service offerings. In addition to its headquarters, the company operates leasing and depot facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, including key locations such as Miami, Dublin, Singapore, and Hong Kong. This geographically diverse footprint allows Willis Lease to support global airline operations and respond quickly to market shifts and customer requirements.

Willis Lease’s product portfolio spans core engine models from leading manufacturers, auxiliary power units (APUs) essential for ground support operations, and landing gear and nacelles critical for aircraft safety and performance. The firm offers dry leasing arrangements, lease-with-an-option-to-purchase programs, and outright sales of components, along with dedicated technical services such as maintenance tracking, part exchanges, and logistics coordination. Its asset management expertise helps customers optimize fleet reliability and minimize downtime.

Under the leadership of CEO Aman Madhok, who joined the company in 2010 and was appointed chief executive in 2018, Willis Lease has continued to strengthen its operational capabilities and expand its market share. The company maintains a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and customer service, supported by a team of experienced aviation professionals and a robust compliance framework. Through ongoing investments in inventory, infrastructure, and digital platforms, Willis Lease aims to support the dynamic needs of the global aviation industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $137.73 to $141.30
• 50-Day Range: $131.05 to $148.84
• 52-Week Range: $73.61 to $235.43
• Volume: 54,597 shs
• Average Volume: 59,566 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.07 billion
• P/E Ratio: 9.53
• Dividend Yield: 0.72%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Willis Lease Finance Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Willis Lease Finance scored higher than 51% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 76th out of 126 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Willis Lease Finance.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Willis Lease Finance is 9.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.50.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Willis Lease Finance is 9.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 12.85.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Willis Lease Finance has a P/B Ratio of 1.67. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.29% 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 0.1, 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 63.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Willis Lease Finance has a dividend yield of 0.73%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Willis Lease Finance does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Willis Lease Finance is 6.85%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.29% 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 0.1, 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 63.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.37

News Sentiment

Willis Lease Finance has a news sentiment score of 0.37. 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 0.82 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 5 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

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 $5,488,698.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

53.85% 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

93.70% 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.

WLFC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WLFC shares performed this year?

Willis Lease Finance's stock was trading at $207.55 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, WLFC stock has decreased by 33.0% and is now trading at $139.15.

How were Willis Lease Finance's earnings last quarter?

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 6th. The transportation company reported $2.21 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.41 by $2.20. The transportation company had revenue of $157.73 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $149 million. Willis Lease Finance had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.69% and a net margin of 17.21%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Willis Lease Finance's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Willis Lease Finance include Palisades Investment Partners LLC (0.27%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles F Iv Willis, Austin Chandler Willis, Brian Richard Hole, Scott B Flaherty, Hans Jorg Hunziker, Rae Ann Mckeating and Robert J Keady.
View institutional ownership trends.

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Willis Lease Finance own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Willis Lease Finance investors own include American Water Works (AWK), The RMR Group (RMR), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Record date for 5/22 Dividend: 5/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/22 Dividend: 5/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/22/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Transportation
• Industry: TRANS - EQP&LSNG
• Sub-Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:WLFC
• CIK: 1018164
• Web: www.willislease.com
• Phone: (561) 349-9989
• Fax: 415-408-4701
• Employees: 240
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $14.60
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.51
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $108.61 million
• Net Margins: 17.21%
• Pretax Margin: 24.35%
• Return on Equity: 19.69%
• Return on Assets: 3.34%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 3.95
• Current Ratio: 2.17
• Quick Ratio: 1.61

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $569.22 million
• Price / Sales: 1.87
• Cash Flow: $33.04 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 4.21
• Book Value: $83.19 per share
• Price / Book: 1.67

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 7,670,000
• Free Float: 3,540,000
• Market Cap: $1.07 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.04