Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC) Stock Price & Analysis
Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC) rose 2.30% to USD 69.05 as of July 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
WLFC last closed at USD 67.49; the session ranged USD 66.69–69.84 on volume of 171,130 shares. Market capitalization is $1.65B, with a 52-week range of USD 38–81.54 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC)
| Price | USD 69.05 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.30% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 67.49 |
| Open | USD 68.5 |
| Day Range | USD 66.69 – 69.84 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 38 – 81.54 |
| Volume | 171,130 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.65B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (WLFC)
Nexqual's technical model rates WLFC "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 16.92 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 188.59) |
| MACD | -30.98 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (WLFC)
Wall Street analysts rate WLFC "None" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 75.33 (range USD 75.33–75.33), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 75.33 |
| High Target | USD 75.33 |
| Low Target | USD 75.33 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (WLFC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.9 |
| Revenue Estimate | $175.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.34 vs est 1.01 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.36 vs est 1.11 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 1.59 vs est 0.86 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WLFC)
| Total Revenue | $753.47M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +24.60% |
| Gross Margin | +83.70% |
| Operating Margin | +37.34% |
| Profit Margin | +16.19% |
| ROE | +17.59% |
| Debt / Equity | 299.43 |
| Current Ratio | 1.51 |
| Total Cash | $24.89M |
| Total Debt | $2.27B |
| Free Cash Flow | $84.17M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WLFC)
Nexqual rates Willis Lease Finance Corp's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +19% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 84%, operating 37% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $25M cash vs $2.27B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $84M, 12% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 18%, ROA 5.1% |
Ownership (WLFC)
| Insider Ownership | +50.17% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +43.08% |
| Shares Outstanding | 23.90M |
| Float | 8.68M |
| Short % of Float | +16.11% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
Leadership (WLFC)
Willis Lease Finance Corp is led by Austin Chandler Willis (age 44), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Austin Chandler Willis (age 44) |
|---|---|
| Founder & Executive Chairman | Charles F. Willis (age 76) |
| Global Head of Managed Funds & Credit and President | Brian Richard Hole (age 47) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Scott Brian Flaherty (age 59) |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | Hagen Disch |
Major Backers & Investors (WLFC)
Notable institutional backers of Willis Lease Finance Corp include M3F, Inc., DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio, Renaissance Technologies, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| M3F, Inc. | 28.84% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 14.52% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 8.43% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 7.08% |
| RBF Capital, LLC | 4.59% |
| Four Tree Island Advisory LLC | 4.49% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 24.4% |
| BlackRock | 12% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.46% |
| Geode Capital | 3.25% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.
From Willis Lease Finance Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-10)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Willis Lease Finance Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines worldwide.
- It operates in two segments, Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales.
- The company engages in acquiring and leasing commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, and related aircraft equipment, as well as the purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines and other aircraft equipment, and service and maintenance related businesses.
- It also purchases and resells after-market engine parts, whole engines, engine modules, and portable aircraft components.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 06:39 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.