Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) AI Stock Analysis

Willis Lease Finance Corporation leases and services commercial aircraft and engines globally. The company operates through two segments: Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. Leasing and Related Operations acquires and leases commercial aircraft, engines, and equipment, and resells aviation assets. Spare Parts Sales focuses on aftermarket sales of engine parts, whole engines, modules, and portable aircraft components. The company also manages engine assets and provides consulting services for commercial aircraft operators and maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations. As of December 31, 2021, its owned portfolio comprised 304 engines, 12 aircraft, and one marine vessel, alongside 475 managed assets.

Annual revenue increased from $274.2M in FY2021 to $675.8M in FY2025, recording 18.7% growth in FY2025 after expanding 36.0% in FY2024. Operating margin widened from 3.0% in FY2021 to 32.3% in FY2025, while gross margin stood at 65.7%. Net income rose from $3.4M in FY2021 to $113.8M in FY2025, with diluted EPS moving from -$0.03 to $6.68. Over the trailing twelve months, revenue totaled $754.3M with an operating margin of 37.7% and a profit margin of 12.2%. In the latest quarter ended June 30, 2026, quarterly revenue grew 0.4% year-over-year, while quarterly earnings declined 53.4%.

As of June 30, 2026, cash and short-term investments totaled $10.7M against total debt of $2.32B, resulting in net debt of $2.31B. Total assets stood at $3.65B with shareholders' equity of $772.1M, yielding a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.01 and a current ratio of 3.31. In FY2025, operating cash flow reached $283.2M, but free cash flow was -$241.3M after capital expenditures of $524.6M. Cash used for shareholder returns in FY2025 included $14.4M in dividends paid and $3.8M in share buybacks.

At $37.61 on October 16, 2026, Willis Lease Finance Corporation carries a market cap of $898.9M and an enterprise value of $3.47B. The stock trades at a trailing P/E of 9.5x and a forward P/E of 6.9x, both below the median of its US-listed Industrials peers at 24.8x and 17.2x, respectively. Its EV to EBITDA of 9.7x sits below the peer median of 13.9x, and its price-to-sales is 1.1x versus the peer median of 1.5x. Over the past year, the stock fell 13.9%, trailing the S&P 500 return of 16.8%, though its 5-year return of 195.4% surpassed the index return of 83.0%.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation pays a quarterly dividend with an annual forward dividend of $0.53, yielding 1.42%. The payout ratio is 9.6%, and the company has paid dividends for 3 consecutive years. Its last ex-dividend date was August 11, 2026.

Consensus ratings show 2 Strong Buy ratings and 0 Buy, Hold, Sell, or Strong Sell ratings. The mean price target is $75.50, representing a 100.7% premium over the last close of $37.61. For the current fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, analysts estimate EPS of $7.23 on revenue of $769.5M. The company topped EPS estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters, and its next earnings date is November 3, 2026.

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