Willis Lease Finance Corporation WLFC R2KR3K
Company Overview
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. The company serves commercial aircraft operators, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations. Willis Lease Finance Corporation was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.
Why Investors Should Care
Net profit has compounded at 11.5% per year over the last five years.
Revenue has grown at a 11.1% CAGR over the past five years.
Trades at a P/E of 14.1, below the sector median of 27.4.
Operating margin of 37.7% supports profitability.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $730.24M (+28.3% YoY); net profit $113.76M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +0.4%, earnings -53.4%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 11.1%, profit CAGR 11.5%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 11.11% |
| 1 Year: | 0.40% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 11.45% |
| 1 Year: | -53.40% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -66.77% |
| 6 Months: | -68.55% |
| 3 Months: | -69.49% |
| 1 Month: | -12.18% |
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- Price vs 50-DMABelow
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- RSI (14)27.99 · Oversold
P/E of 14.11 is below the sector median of 27.38 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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PROS
- Compounding revenue at 11.1% over 5 years.
- Profit CAGR of 11.5% over 5 years.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
CONS
- Trading 76.6% below its 52-week high.
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
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Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Industrials).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WLFC Willis Lease Finance Corporation R2KR3K | 56.00 | 14.11 | $1.34B | 0.83% | 7.18% | 12.63% | 11.11% | 11.45% |
| 2 | SPCX Space Exploration Technologies Corp. R3KAIDEFENCE | 147.95 | -134.50 | $1.12T | 0.00% | -3.22% | -11.95% | 34.08% | -3.34% |
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| 5 | RTX RTX Corporation SPXR3KDEFENCE | 200.79 | 35.41 | $270.62B | 1.31% | 8.28% | 12.27% | 2.61% | 2.62% |
| 6 | GEV GE Vernova Inc. SPXR3KAI | 941.95 | 26.98 | $250.87B | 0.20% | 6.30% | 82.58% | 8.68% | - |
| 7 | DE Deere & Company SPXR3K | 693.53 | 39.29 | $187.33B | 1.05% | 12.53% | 18.35% | 3.43% | 5.10% |
| 8 | UNP Union Pacific Corporation SPXR3K | 291.88 | 23.83 | $173.40B | 1.92% | 15.22% | 39.70% | 2.30% | 7.77% |
| 9 | BA The Boeing Company SPXR3KDEFENCE | 212.25 | 76.08 | $167.63B | 0.00% | -9.01% | - | 1.67% | -3.28% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2015 | Dec 2015 | Mar 2016 | Jun 2016 | Sep 2016 | Dec 2016 | Mar 2017 | Jun 2017 | Sep 2017 | Dec 2017 | Mar 2018 | Jun 2018 | Sep 2018 | Dec 2018 | Mar 2019 | Jun 2019 | Sep 2019 | Dec 2019 | Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 | Sep 2020 | Dec 2020 | Mar 2021 | Jun 2021 | Sep 2021 | Mar 2022 | Jun 2022 | Sep 2022 | Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 57.73M | 55.19M | 50.72M | 49.62M | 51.46M | 55.48M | 77.95M | 67.84M | 65.86M | 63.19M | 70.50M | 78.70M | 80.96M | 118.19M | 103.77M | 95.80M | 120.37M | 89.23M | 81.61M | 74.98M | 70.61M | 61.49M | 61.12M | 66.47M | 70.79M | 68.82M | 78.08M | 76.89M | 89.53M | 109.00M | 105.75M | 119.08M | 151.12M | 146.22M | 157.73M | 195.50M | 183.39M | 193.62M | 194.35M | 194.02M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 45.68M | 64.27M | 40.48M | 81.31M | 53.45M | - |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 112.06M | 131.23M | 142.91M | 112.31M | 140.89M | - |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 53.95M | 57.94M | 57.54M | 56.69M | 66.29M | - |
| Operating Income | 4.09M | - | 6.88M | 5.73M | 5.87M | - | 12.55M | 9.00M | 5.21M | - | 8.87M | 11.28M | 12.75M | - | 26.89M | 20.11M | 28.91M | - | 8.32M | 8.79M | 4.58M | - | -1.17M | -1.17M | 6.08M | -25.11M | 9.48M | 8.74M | 8.00M | 19.44M | 20.00M | 27.22M | 54.08M | 33.70M | 58.11M | 73.29M | 85.37M | 55.62M | 74.60M | 33.98M |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 83.29M | 136.00M | 106.06M | 80.38M | 99.65M | - |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 32.09M | 33.57M | 34.18M | 32.22M | 32.63M | - |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 25.25M | 74.30M | 43.22M | 17.84M | 36.84M | - |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.38M | 13.92M | 18.89M | 5.65M | 11.76M | - |
| Net Income | 2.55M | 2.97M | 4.01M | 3.37M | 3.98M | - | 8.17M | 5.99M | 5.29M | - | 7.08M | 8.36M | 9.67M | - | 20.88M | 16.98M | 24.07M | - | 4.29M | 5.37M | 2.98M | - | -1.33M | 58.00K | 2.88M | -21.20M | 5.91M | 6.39M | 4.39M | 13.82M | 14.62M | 20.87M | 42.59M | 24.10M | 16.87M | 60.38M | 24.32M | 12.19M | 25.08M | 30.17M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.32 | 0.38 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 0.62 | 0.39 | 1.25 | 0.92 | 0.80 | 6.75 | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.47 | 2.91 | 3.35 | 2.66 | 3.81 | 0.68 | 0.56 | 0.74 | 0.35 | -0.62 | -0.36 | -0.12 | 0.32 | -3.70 | 0.81 | 0.89 | 0.55 | 2.02 | 2.13 | 3.00 | 6.21 | 3.37 | 2.34 | 8.43 | 3.25 | 1.52 | 3.49 | 1.31 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2009 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 150.44M | 148.30M | 156.65M | 148.09M | 158.41M | 174.06M | 198.06M | 207.27M | 274.84M | 348.35M | 409.16M | 288.69M | - | 311.93M | 418.56M | 569.22M | 730.24M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 109.09M | 127.29M | 139.78M | 231.74M |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 202.83M | 291.26M | 429.44M | 498.50M |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 106.94M | 143.85M | 169.05M | 226.12M |
| Operating Income | 31.45M | 18.57M | 22.59M | 937.00K | 7.77M | 10.41M | 11.60M | 22.13M | 28.85M | 52.47M | 80.30M | 14.69M | - | 95.89M | 147.41M | 260.39M | 272.38M |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 164.80M | 236.85M | 352.62M | 405.72M |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 66.74M | 78.80M | 104.76M | 132.06M |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9.79M | 67.13M | 152.65M | 160.61M |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.35M | 23.35M | 44.03M | 46.85M |
| Net Income | 22.37M | 12.05M | 14.51M | 1.53M | 15.63M | 7.18M | 6.46M | 14.07M | 62.16M | 43.23M | 66.92M | 9.75M | - | 5.44M | 43.78M | 108.61M | 113.76M |
| Diluted EPS | 2.14 | 0.96 | 1.28 | -0.43 | 1.89 | 0.88 | 0.81 | 2.05 | 9.69 | 6.60 | 10.50 | 1.05 | - | 0.33 | 6.23 | 15.34 | 15.39 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2008 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | - | 1.13B | 1.13B | 1.08B | 1.20B | 1.25B | 1.29B | 1.34B | 1.60B | 1.93B | 1.94B | 2.36B | 2.46B | 2.58B | 2.65B | 3.30B | 3.94B |
| Current Assets | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 259.26M | 360.89M | 438.84M | 799.69M |
| Cash & Equivalents | 8.62M | 2.06M | 2.23M | 6.44M | 5.38M | 12.80M | 13.49M | 9.73M | 10.08M | 7.05M | 11.69M | 6.72M | 42.54M | 14.33M | 12.15M | 7.07M | 9.11M | 16.44M |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 38.58M | 40.95M | 72.15M | 56.58M |
| Receivables | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 46.95M | 58.48M | 38.29M | 35.72M |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | 898.99M | 896.54M | 879.55M | 986.62M | 1.04B | 1.09B | 1.12B | 1.30B | 1.60B | 1.54B | 1.95B | 2.04B | 2.17B | 2.21B | 2.75B | 3.27B |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 60.90M | 96.47M | 113.89M | 141.06M |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | - | 718.13M | 696.99M | 787.61M | 840.96M | 866.09M | 900.25M | 1.09B | 1.34B | 1.25B | 1.69B | 1.79B | 1.85B | 1.80B | 2.26B | 2.70B |
| Total Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.85B | 1.80B | 2.26B | 2.70B |
| Total Equity | 192.21M | 220.79M | 226.58M | 236.27M | 199.16M | 212.46M | 216.65M | 209.22M | 196.26M | 258.91M | 286.79M | 350.34M | 364.01M | 375.88M | 404.69M | 438.96M | 549.34M | 662.14M |
| Shares Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.62M | 6.85M | 7.17M | 7.62M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2009 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 88.25M | 56.63M | 76.66M | - | - | - | 97.80M | 91.59M | 137.14M | 188.69M | 230.31M | 93.44M | - | 144.42M | 229.74M | 284.41M | 283.24M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -173.09M | -54.63M | -45.16M | - | - | - | -139.52M | -123.22M | -325.59M | -380.47M | -147.44M | -506.67M | - | -194.38M | -92.78M | -764.91M | -256.40M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 78.28M | -1.83M | -27.29M | - | - | - | 19.73M | 21.25M | 203.41M | 226.41M | -101.15M | 428.48M | - | 43.33M | -57.94M | 444.98M | 387.60M |
| Capital Expenditure | -199.00K | -399.00K | -904.00K | -1.22M | -453.00K | -13.83M | -3.99M | -1.01M | -10.79M | -3.49M | -6.33M | -2.98M | - | -293.02M | -168.78M | -846.11M | -555.66M |
| Free Cash Flow | 88.05M | 56.23M | 75.76M | - | - | - | 93.81M | 90.58M | 126.35M | 185.20M | 223.99M | 90.47M | - | -148.60M | 60.96M | -561.70M | -272.43M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -6.62M | 79.01M | -35.53M | 414.44M |
| Share Buybacks | 40.00K | 4.16M | 5.66M | 12.74M | 5.92M | 5.35M | 16.50M | 28.96M | 3.55M | 16.14M | 3.57M | 1.51M | 10.09M | 5.25M | 9.43M | 11.58M | - |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2009 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 65.0% | 69.6% | 75.4% | 68.3% |
| Operating Margin % | 20.9% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 0.6% | 4.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% | 10.7% | 10.5% | 15.1% | 19.6% | 5.1% | - | 30.7% | 35.2% | 45.7% | 37.3% |
| Net Margin % | 14.9% | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 9.9% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 6.8% | 22.6% | 12.4% | 16.4% | 3.4% | - | 1.7% | 10.5% | 19.1% | 15.6% |
| ROE % | 10.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 7.2% | 24.0% | 15.1% | 19.1% | 2.7% | - | 1.3% | 10.0% | 19.8% | 17.2% |
| ROCE % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.8% | 5.8% | 8.2% | 7.2% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M3F, Inc. | 28.20% | 1.99M | $106.09M |
| 2 | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 23.36% | 1.65M | $87.89M |
| 3 | Blackrock Inc. | 12.83% | 903.83K | $48.28M |
| 4 | Renaissance Technologies, LLC | 8.42% | 593.09K | $31.68M |
| 5 | Two Sigma Investments, LP | 8.19% | 577.04K | $30.83M |
| 6 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 5.52% | 388.56K | $20.76M |
| 7 | Four Tree Island Advisory LLC | 4.61% | 324.48K | $17.33M |
| 8 | RBF Capital, LLC | 4.59% | 323.13K | $17.26M |
| 9 | LSV Asset Management | 4.28% | 301.20K | $16.09M |
| 10 | Geode Capital Management, LLC | 4.00% | 281.81K | $15.05M |
Analyst View
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Latest News
Recent headlines for WLFC
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 th…
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Closes Transaction to Acquire Commercial Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Portfolio
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Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
AUM surged 21% to $4.4 billion as management pivots toward asset management and services.
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Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) Following Dividend And Pratt Deal Looks Cheap At 13x P E
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Willis Lease Finance Corporation Declares Third Quarter 2026 Dividend
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), announced today the Company’s quarterly dividend of $0.133 per share of common stock outstanding, adjusted due…
WLFC — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC)?
As of 2026-09-07 16:24 PDT, Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) trades at $56.00 on NasdaqGM. Its 52-week range is $53.42 to $239.35.
What is the market capitalisation of WLFC?
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has a market capitalisation of $1.34B on NasdaqGM.
What is the P/E ratio of WLFC?
WLFC trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.11. The industry average P/E is 27.38. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 0.68.
Does WLFC pay a dividend?
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) currently offers a dividend yield of 0.83%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of WLFC?
WLFC has a return on equity (ROE) of 12.63%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 7.18%.
Is WLFC a good stock to buy?
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