Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC) Stock Price & Analysis
Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC) fell 0.51% to USD 184.7 as of June 10, 2026 at 05:15 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
WLFC last closed at USD 185.64; the session ranged USD 180.06–189.25 on volume of 94,406 shares. Market capitalization is $1.47B, with a 52-week range of USD 114.01–239.44 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 05:15 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 10, 2026 at 05:15 UTC)
| Price | USD 184.7 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.51% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 185.64 |
| Open | USD 187.21 |
| Day Range | USD 180.06 – 189.25 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 114.01 – 239.44 |
| Volume | 94,406 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.47B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (WLFC)
Nexqual's technical model rates WLFC "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 123 daily candles, as of June 10, 2026 at 05:15 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 50.96 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 191.7) |
| MACD | -4.62 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (WLFC)
Wall Street analysts rate WLFC "None" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 226 (range USD 226–226), per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 05:15 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 226 |
| High Target | USD 226 |
| Low Target | USD 226 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (WLFC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.7 |
| Revenue Estimate | $175.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 4.03 vs est 3.02 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 4.07 vs est 3.34 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 4.77 vs est 2.57 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 05:15 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, June 10, 2026 at 05:15 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WLFC)
Nexqual rates Willis Lease Finance Corp's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of June 10, 2026 at 05:15 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 | +55.23% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +47.27% |
| Shares Outstanding | 7.97M |
| Float | 2.89M |
| Short % of Float | +11.67% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 05:15 UTC.
Leadership (WLFC)
Willis Lease Finance Corp is led by Austin Chandler Willis (age 44), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 05:15 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 June 10, 2026 at 05:15 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| M3F, Inc. | 9.61% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 4.9% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 2.81% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 2.36% |
| RBF Capital, LLC | 1.53% |
| Four Tree Island Advisory LLC | 1.5% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 8.11% |
| BlackRock | 3.99% |
| Vanguard Group | 3.15% |
| Geode Capital | 1.08% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 05:15 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: June 10, 2026 at 05:15 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.