Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) Stock Price & Analysis
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) closed at USD 38.99 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 3.25% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 38.99; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 38.66–41.5 on volume of 191,283 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 36.39–81.54 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 24, 2026 at 13:35 UTC.
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Key facts (WLFC)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $765M, net income $91.8M (12.0% margin), free cash flow $252M (SEC filings).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold WLFC (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 10 Form 4 filings, $14.1M; 3 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($1.9M); 5 by opportunistic insiders (1 outside 10b5-1 plans), 4 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -10.2% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +198.5% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 1.53, revenue estimate $190M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (WLFC)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $274M | $312M | $419M | $569M | $730M | $765M |
| Operating income | $8.3M | $9.9M | $64.2M | $144M | $104M | $120M |
| Net income | $3.4M | $5.4M | $43.8M | $109M | $114M | $91.8M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.00 | $0.11 | $2.08 | $5.11 | $5.13 | — |
| Free cash flow | $88.5M | $138M | $225M | $269M | $252M | $252M |
| Operating margin | 3.0% | 3.2% | 15.3% | 25.4% | 14.3% | 15.7% |
| Net margin | 1.2% | 1.7% | 10.5% | 19.1% | 15.6% | 12.0% |
| Revenue growth | -5.0% | +13.8% | +34.2% | +36.0% | +28.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $14.3M | $12.1M | $7.1M | $9.1M | $16.4M | — |
| Total debt | $1.79B | $1.85B | $1.80B | $2.26B | $2.70B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (WLFC)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 8.4x, Dec 2024 13.0x, Dec 2023 7.2x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (WLFC)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold WLFC. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Pacific Advisors | 0.03% | $2.6M | New position |
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (WLFC)
7 of 10 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11…2026-09-15 | Flaherty Scott B. | EVP, CFO | 30,000 | $1.6M | 12.3% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-09-01 | Willis Austin Chandler | President and CEO | 15,000 | $809K | 0.6% | Yes (adopted March 24, 2026) | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-08-31 | Willis Charles F Iv | Executive Chairman | 400 | $21K | 0% | No | Routine (sold in Aug each year 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-25…2026-08-26 | Willis Charles F Iv | Executive Chairman | 27,000 | $1.5M | 0.3% | Yes (adopted May 18, 2026) | Routine (sold in Aug each year 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-20…2026-08-24 | Willis Charles F Iv | Executive Chairman | 46,500 | $2.5M | 0.5% | Yes (adopted May 18, 2026) | Routine (sold in Aug each year 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-17…2026-08-19 | Willis Charles F Iv | Executive Chairman | 78,200 | $4.5M | 0.9% | Yes (adopted May 18, 2026) | Routine (sold in Aug each year 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-14 | Dameron Clifton | SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary | 3,535 | $201K | 8.2% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-03 | Willis Austin Chandler | President and CEO | 15,000 | $1.1M | 0.6% | Yes (adopted March 24, 2026) | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-07-01 | Willis Austin Chandler | Chief Executive Officer | 5,184 | $1.2M | 0.6% | Yes (adopted March 24, 2026) | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-05-01 | Willis Austin Chandler | Chief Executive Officer | 3,400 | $655K | 0.4% | Yes (adopted June 3, 2025) | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (WLFC)
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Deutsche Bank | Initiated | Buy | $80 |
| 2026-08-12 | Freedom Broker | Upgrade | Hold → Buy | $75.33 → $71 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WLFC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -10.2% | +198.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -10.3% | +24.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 49.3% | 44.5% |
| Max drawdown | -53.7% (Jul 2026→Oct 2026) | -50.1% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) |
WLFC revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasing and  Related Operations | $183.4M | 94.5% | -1.6% |
| Spare Parts Sales | $18.8M | 9.7% | +79.3% |
| Total revenue | $194.0M | 100% | — |
WLFC revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spare parts and equipment sales | $21.2M | 10.9% | -30.2% |
| Maintenance Services | $9.0M | 4.6% | +11.9% |
| Other revenue | $1.4M | 0.7% | +374.6% |
| Total revenue | $194.0M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
WLFC suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Willis Mitsui & Company Engine Support | “In 2011, we entered into an agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to participate in a joint venture formed as a Dublin-based Irish limited company, Willis Mitsui & Company Engine Support Limited ("WMES"), for the purpose of acquiring and leasing jet engines.” |
| Partner | Mitsui & | “In 2011, we entered into an agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to participate in a joint venture formed as a Dublin-based Irish limited company, Willis Mitsui & Company Engine Support Limited ("WMES"), for the purpose of acquiring and leasing jet engines.” |
| Partner | China Aviation Supplies Import & Export | “In 2014, we entered into an agreement with China Aviation Supplies Import & Export Corporation ("CASC") to participate in a joint venture named CASC Willis Lease Finance Company Limited ("CASC Willis"), a joint venture based in Shanghai, China.” |
| Partner | CASC Willis Lease Finance Company | “In 2014, we entered into an agreement with China Aviation Supplies Import & Export Corporation ("CASC") to participate in a joint venture named CASC Willis Lease Finance Company Limited ("CASC Willis"), a joint venture based in Shanghai, China.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Mar 10, 2026.
WLFC company outlook (results filed Aug 4, 2026)
- “During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recognized non-recurring project expenses of $(1.6) million and $(1.6) million, respectively, related to its sustainable aviation fuel project.”
- “During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recognized non-recurring project expenses of $(5.3) million and $6.5 million, respectively, related to its sustainable aviation fuel project, for which the Company subsequently decided to cease further investment.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
WLFC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.53 | $0.88 | +73.2% | $189.9M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.57 | $1.17 | +34.2% | $191.4M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $7.23 | $4.73 | +53.0% | $769.5M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $6.87 | $5.99 | +14.7% | $801.9M | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 24, 2026 at 13:35 UTC)
| Price | USD 38.99 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 3.25% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 38.99 |
| Open | USD 38.99 |
| Day Range | USD 38.66 – 41.5 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 36.39 – 81.54 |
| Volume | 191,283 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (WLFC)
Nexqual's technical model rates WLFC "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 24, 2026 at 13:35 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 30.47 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 49.89) |
| MACD | -3.81 (negative) |
Earnings (WLFC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.53 |
| Revenue Estimate | $189.88M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.71 vs est 0.9 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.34 vs est 1.01 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.36 vs est 1.11 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 13:35 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WLFC)
| Total Revenue | $754.30M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +0.40% |
| Gross Margin | +85.21% |
| Operating Margin | +37.71% |
| Profit Margin | +12.16% |
| ROE | +12.63% |
| Debt / Equity | 3.03 |
| Current Ratio | 1.54 |
| Total Cash | $11.60M |
| Total Debt | $2.35B |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 13:35 UTC.
Ownership (WLFC)
| Insider Ownership | +54.10% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +60.50% |
| Shares Outstanding | 21.14M |
| Float | 9.05M |
| Short % of Float | +19.73% |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 13:35 UTC.
From Willis Lease Finance Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-10)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We manage our interest rate risk through maintaining a balance of fixed and floating rate debt which allows us to limit our exposure to interest rate movements while also allowing us to benefit from low short-term interest rates.
- We operate in a global market in which our engines are easily transferable among lessees located in many countries, which stabilizes demand and allows us to recover from a loss of a customer.
Partnerships
- In 2011, we entered into an agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to participate in a joint venture formed as a Dublin-based Irish limited company, Willis Mitsui & Company Engine Support Limited ("WMES"), for the purpose of acquiring and leasing jet engines.
- In 2025, we entered into an agreement with independent MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) provider Global Engine Maintenance to create a joint venture named Willis Global Engine Testing ("WGET") to build an engine test facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We are subject to governmental regulation and our failure to comply with these regulations could cause the government to withdraw or revoke our authorizations and approvals to do business and could subject us to penalties and sanctions that could harm our business.
- Failure to comply with anti-corruption laws, trade controls, economic sanctions and similar laws and regulations could subject us to penalties and other adverse consequences.
- Our aircraft, engines or parts could cause bodily injury or property damage, exposing us to liability claims.
- Our lessees enjoy favorable accounting and tax treatment generally by using operating leases. Changes in tax laws or accounting principles that make operating leases less attractive to our lessees could have a material adverse effect on demand for our leases and on our business.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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