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Willis Lease Finance

WLFC

Market cap $1.19B

56.17 USD

-0.02

0.04%

At close Updated Sep 11, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

56.17

0.00

0%

1 day

-0.04%

5 days

1.57%

1 month

2.13%

3 months

-12.17%

6 months

-7.16%

Year to date

25.63%

1 year

11.69%

5 years

351.89%

10 years

642.99%

About: Willis Lease Finance Corp, with its subsidiaries, is a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines. The company has two reportable business segments, which include Leasing and Related Operations and Spare Parts Sales. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Leasing and Related Operations segment, which involves acquiring and leasing, under operating leases, commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, and other aircraft equipment and the selective purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines, aircraft equipment, and other related businesses. Geographically, the company derives maximum Lease rent revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding India), India, South America, Canada, Central America, and the Middle East.

Employees: 475

Industrials Rental & Leasing Services

News

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Neutral

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 9.5%

Neutral 81%

Negative 9.5%

WLFC Legal Notice: BFA Law Notifies Willis Lease Shareholders of the Ongoing Investigation into the Company's Executive Compensation

NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Willis Lease Finance Corporation's (NASDAQ: WLFC) board of directors as well as executive chairman Charles F.

WLFC Legal Notice: BFA Law Notifies Willis Lease Shareholders of the Ongoing Investigation into the Company's Executive Compensation

Zacks Investment Research

Is WLFC's Low EV/Sales Ratio a Hidden Gem for Investors or a Value Trap?

WLFC benefits from favorable aviation leasing conditions as fleet growth, institutional capital and aftermarket expansion lift revenues.

Is WLFC's Low EV/Sales Ratio a Hidden Gem for Investors or a Value Trap?

$WLFC News: Willis Lease Executive Compensation is Under Investigation by BFA Law – Current Shareholders Urged to Contact the Firm

NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Willis Lease Finance Corporation's (NASDAQ: WLFC) board of directors as well as executive chairman Charles F.

$WLFC News: Willis Lease Executive Compensation is Under Investigation by BFA Law – Current Shareholders Urged to Contact the Firm

Willis Lease Finance Corporation to Expand Global Maintenance Services with New Willis Engine Repair Center in Malaysia

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced the expansion of its global maintenance offering through the purchase of land to build a new Willis Engine Repair Center® (“WERC®”) in Johor, Malaysia.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation to Expand Global Maintenance Services with New Willis Engine Repair Center in Malaysia

WLFC Securities Notice: BFA Law Notifies Willis Lease Shareholders of the Ongoing Investigation into the Board over Executive Compensation

NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Willis Lease Finance Corporation's (NASDAQ: WLFC) board of directors as well as executive chairman Charles F. Willis, IV (as the controlling shareholder) for potential breaches of their fiduciary duties to shareholders in connection with WLFC's past and ongoing practices of paying potentially excessive compensation to Mr.

WLFC Securities Notice: BFA Law Notifies Willis Lease Shareholders of the Ongoing Investigation into the Board over Executive Compensation

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Closes Transaction to Acquire Commercial Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Portfolio

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (the “Company” or “WLFC”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced that it has closed the transaction to acquire 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Closes Transaction to Acquire Commercial Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Portfolio

Willis Lease Finance Corporation CEO Austin C. Willis to Speak at Deutsche Bank's 16th Annual Aviation Forum

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (the “Company” or “WLFC”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced that CEO, Austin C.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation CEO Austin C. Willis to Speak at Deutsche Bank's 16th Annual Aviation Forum

Focus: Airlines get grounded jets flying again, but engine bills linger

Airlines are getting grounded jets back into the air. The bills left by a years-long engine crisis are proving much harder to bring down.

Focus: Airlines get grounded jets flying again, but engine bills linger

Zacks Investment Research

WLFC's Q2 Earnings Fall Y/Y on Lower Maintenance Revenues

Lower maintenance reserve revenues and higher G&A and technical expenses weighed on WLFC's Q2 earnings per share, while higher lease rent provided some respite.

WLFC's Q2 Earnings Fall Y/Y on Lower Maintenance Revenues

Willis Lease Finance: A Rough Road Ahead

Willis's Q2 results have shown us a demand softening, which caused maintenance reserves to decline and the utilization rate to drop from 87% to 85% YoY. The management fees segment grew significantly by 113%, but given that the firm still accrues most of its revenue from the leasing business, we still need to value against PB. The current PB ratio is widely higher than the 5-year historical level; while this is a true reflection of the current market dynamics, it leaves no margin of safety.

Willis Lease Finance: A Rough Road Ahead

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