Willis Lease Finance Corp

Willis Lease Finance Corp

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) is a specialised lessor and remarketer of commercial aircraft, engines and aircraft components, serving airlines and leasing companies globally. The business generates income from lease rentals, lease extensions, sales of used equipment and parts, and technical services. As a smaller-cap company (market cap about $882.32m), WLFC’s results are closely tied to airline demand, lease rate trends, used-aircraft values and fleet utilisation. Key metrics for investors include average lease rates, utilisation, fleet age and the carrying value of assets. The company’s access to capital and balance-sheet strength affect its ability to acquire and reposition assets, while interest-rate moves and credit risk can influence financing costs and residual values. Aviation leasing is cyclical and can be volatile; past performance is no guarantee of future returns. This summary is general educational information and not personal financial advice — check the latest filings and consider professional advice to judge suitability.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Strong Buy

Analyst Rating

Analysts highly recommend buying Willis Lease Finance Corp's stock with a target price of $160.

Above Average

Financial Health

Willis Lease Finance Corp shows strong revenue and cash generation, indicating good financial strength.

Below Average

Dividend

Willis Lease Finance Corp's dividend yield of 0.79% is low, indicating limited returns for dividend-seeking investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $7.90 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Fleet & Utilisation

Fleet utilisation and average lease rates are central to revenue and asset returns, though they can fluctuate with travel cycles and market supply.

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Cyclical Demand Exposure

Global travel trends and airline financial health shape demand for leases; events like recessions or travel shocks can meaningfully affect performance.

Balance Sheet Focus

Access to financing and accurate asset valuations are important for growth; higher leverage or weak liquidity can increase downside risk.

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