Willis Lease FinanceWLFC
WLFC
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 revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding India), India, South America, Canada, Central America, and the Middle East.
Employees: 447
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Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
220% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 32 | Existing positions closed: 10
67% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q3] → 5 (+2) [Q4]
57% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $366M [Q3] → $573M (+$208M) [Q4]
35% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 35 | Existing positions reduced: 26
27% more funds holding
Funds holding: 81 [Q3] → 103 (+22) [Q4]
4.52% more ownership
Funds ownership: 37.34% [Q3] → 41.85% (+4.52%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for WLFC.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about WLFC published over the past 30 days
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Willis Sustainable Fuels Progresses Teesside SAF Project
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 31, 2025 (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 that its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited (“WSF”), has entered into license and engineering agreements with two global leaders in sustainable technology, Johnson Matthey and Axens. These partnerships significantly advance WSF's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Teesside, Northeastern England. WSF is targeting Q1 2028 to begin commercial operations at its SAF production facility, with an anticipated annual production capacity of 14,000 tonnes (equalling approximately 50,000 litres a day) of SAF.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Willis Lease Finance: Growth At A Premium
Willis Lease Finance has seen a remarkable 245.7% stock gain in a year, outperforming the S&P 500's 9.8% return. The company's focus on aero engines and spare parts, especially amid engine shortages, drives its strong business performance. Despite impressive revenue growth and profitability, the stock appears overvalued from a book value perspective, limiting future upside.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Air India Express and Willis Lease Finance Corporation Ink Engine Sale & Leasebacks with ConstantThrust®
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air India Express (“AIX”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India, has signed definitive engine sale and leaseback agreements with Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”) for 26 CFM56-7B engines installed on 13 of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The engines will be covered under WLFC's ConstantThrust® program providing enhanced reliability and significant cost savings compared to traditional MRO shop visits. This program is in addition to the ConstantThrust® program signed by WLFC and Air India in 2022, covering 34 CFM56-5B engines installed on Air India's Airbus A320 family fleet. Both programs will be managed in part by WLFC's team located in GIFT City, India.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Joint Venture with Global Engine Maintenance to Develop Engine Test Cell Facility
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 19, 2025 (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 its subsidiary, Willis Engine Repair Center® (“WERC®”), entered into an agreement with independent MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) provider Global Engine Maintenance (“GEM”) to create a joint venture named Willis Global Engine Testing (“WGET”) to build an engine test cell facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 10, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Austin Willis - Chief Executive Officer Scott Flaherty - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Louis Raffetto - Wolfe Research Eric Gregg - Four Tree Island Advisory Sergey Glinyanov - Freedom Broker William Waller - M3F, Inc. Operator Good day, and welcome to the Willis Lease Finance Corporation Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. Today's conference is being recorded.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Record Results for Willis Lease Finance Corporation in 2024
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”) today reported record annual total revenues of $569.2 million and pre-tax income of $152.6 million. For the year ended December 31, 2024, aggregate, core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were at an all-time record high of $452.1 million, up 30.4% as compared to $346.8 million in 2023. The growth was predominantly driven by core, recurring lease and maintenance revenues associated with a strong aviation marketplace.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Exercises Options for 30 CFM LEAP Engines
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and provider of global aviation service operations, has announced that it has exercised existing purchase rights for 30 new LEAP engines from CFM International, the 50-50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. The purchase, pursuant to an option in a 2019 order, will include LEAP-1A engines for Airbus A320neo family aircraft, as well as LEAP-1B engines for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with delivery dates to be determined. With the addition of these engines to the WLFC portfolio, the Company will be able to offer even more flexible support to operators of these popular engine and aircraft types.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog NVIDIA, Exxon Mobil, ServiceNow and Willis Lease Finance
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Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Timing of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings and Conference Call
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”) plans to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Willis Aviation Services Limited and TUI Airways Forge Transformative Long-Term Base Maintenance Partnership
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