NASDAQ:WLFC Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → get a piece of the profit from this land (From True Market Insiders) (Ad) Free WLFC Stock Alerts $65.86 +1.69 (+2.63%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$64.53▼$66.1150-Day Range$47.26▼$65.8652-Week Range$37.01▼$66.84Volume17,368 shsAverage Volume14,611 shsMarket Capitalization$432.70 millionP/E Ratio7.59Dividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Willis Lease Finance alerts: Email Address Willis Lease Finance MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy1.20% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.62Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$869,882 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.27 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector76th out of 112 stocksMachinery, Equipment, & Supplies Industry6th out of 6 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Willis Lease Finance.Read more about Willis Lease Finance's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.20% of the float of Willis Lease Finance has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWillis Lease Finance has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Willis Lease Finance has recently increased by 48.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldWillis Lease Finance does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthWillis Lease Finance does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for WLFC. Previous Next 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWillis Lease Finance has a news sentiment score of 0.62. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Willis Lease Finance this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Willis Lease Finance insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $869,882.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders57.02% of the stock of Willis Lease Finance is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions93.70% of the stock of Willis Lease Finance is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Willis Lease Finance's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Willis Lease Finance is 7.59, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.99.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Willis Lease Finance is 7.59, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 22.85.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWillis Lease Finance has a P/B Ratio of 0.94. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Willis Lease Finance's valuation and earnings. 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The Spare Parts Sales segment purchases and resells after-market engine parts, whole engines, engine modules, and portable aircraft components. The company also focuses on engine management and consulting business. It serves commercial aircraft operators, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations. As of December 31, 2023, it had a total lease portfolio of 337 engines, 12 aircraft, one marine vessel, and other leased parts and equipment, and with 74 lessees in 42 countries; and managed a total lease portfolio of 198 engines, aircraft, and related equipment for other parties. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.Read More WLFC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WLFC Stock News HeadlinesMay 18 at 10:42 AM | insidertrades.comWillis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) Insider Hans Jorg Hunziker Sells 313 SharesMay 15, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) Insider Sells 1,985 Shares of StockMay 14, 2024 | insidertrades.comHans Jorg Hunziker Sells 1,105 Shares of Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) StockMay 8, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) CFO Sells 5,098 Shares of StockMay 7, 2024 | insidertrades.comWillis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) CFO Scott B. Flaherty Sells 2,637 SharesApril 20, 2024 | insidertrades.comScott B. Flaherty Sells 2,200 Shares of Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) StockMay 19 at 12:04 AM | morningstar.comWillis Lease Finance CorpMay 17 at 9:36 AM | globenewswire.comWillis Lease Finance Corporation Declares First Ever Cash DividendMay 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWillis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) Insider Hans Jorg Hunziker Sells 1,105 Shares of StockMay 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) Rises By 48.5%May 8, 2024 | gurufocus.comInsider Sale at Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC): EVP, CFO Scott Flaherty Sells 8,799 SharesMay 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale at Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC): EVP, CFO Scott Flaherty Sells 6,636 SharesMay 2, 2024 | investorplace.comWLFC Stock Earnings: Willis Lease Finance Reported Results for Q1 2024May 2, 2024 | sfgate.comWillis Lease: Q1 Earnings SnapshotMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWillis Lease Finance Corp Reports Record Q1 2024 Earnings, Surging Pre-tax Income and Revenue GrowthMay 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comRecord Results by Willis Lease Finance Corporation with First Quarter Pre-tax Income of $29.9 millionApril 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWillis Lease Finance Corporation Closes on Third JOLCO DealApril 30, 2024 | globenewswire.comWillis Lease Finance Corporation Closes on Third JOLCO DealApril 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWillis Lease Finance Corp EVP, CFO Scott Flaherty Sells 2,500 SharesApril 18, 2024 | money.usnews.comWillis Lease Finance Corp.April 7, 2024 | investing.comWillis Lease Finance adds aviation veteran to boardApril 5, 2024 | globenewswire.comWillis Lease Finance Corporation Welcomes Colm Barrington to its Board of DirectorsApril 4, 2024 | benzinga.comInsider Move: Scott B Flaherty Invests $1.74M In Willis Lease Finance StockApril 3, 2024 | benzinga.com1.36M Reasons To Be Bullish On Willis Lease Finance StockApril 3, 2024 | benzinga.comWillis Lease Finance President Trades $2.13M In Company StockSee More Headlines Receive WLFC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Willis Lease Finance and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/13/2024Today5/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorTransportation Industry Machinery, equipment, & supplies Sub-IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors Current SymbolNASDAQ:WLFC CUSIP97064610 CIK1018164 Webwww.willislease.com Phone(561) 349-9989Fax415-408-4701Employees361Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.68 Trailing P/E Ratio7.59 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$43.78 million Net Margins13.45% Pretax Margin20.13% Return on Equity13.77% Return on Assets2.29% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio3.76 Current Ratio1.41 Quick Ratio0.91 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$448.10 million Price / Sales0.97 Cash Flow$22.71 per share Price / Cash Flow2.90 Book Value$70.29 per share Price / Book0.94Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares6,570,000Free Float2,824,000Market Cap$432.70 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.99 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Charles F. Willis IV (Age 75)Founder & Executive Chairman Comp: $2.3MMr. Austin Chandler Willis (Age 43)CEO & Director Comp: $674.12kMr. Brian Richard Hole (Age 46)President Comp: $522.81kMr. Scott B. Flaherty (Age 58)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $496.93kMr. Marc PierpointSenior VP and Head of Trading & InvestmentsMr. Garry A. FaillerSenior VP of Materials & Services and Chief Technical OfficerMr. Dean Michael Poulakidas (Age 55)Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $868.45kMs. Lynn A. McMillanVP & Head of Global Human ResourcesMr. Dan J. CoulcherSenior VP and Chief Commercial Officer of Europe, Middle East & AfricaMr. Craig W. WelshSenior VP and Chief Commercial Officer of Americas & AsiaMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAerSaleNASDAQ:ASLEHudson TechnologiesNASDAQ:HDSNYellowNASDAQ:YELLQflyExclusiveNYSE:FLYXForward AirNASDAQ:FWRDView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsHans Jorg HunzikerSold 313 sharesTotal: $20,135.29 ($64.33/share)Robert J KeadySold 1,985 sharesTotal: $128,588.30 ($64.78/share)Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.Bought 2,300 shares on 5/11/2024Ownership: 0.035%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 865 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 1.595%Hans Jorg HunzikerSold 1,105 sharesTotal: $68,399.50 ($61.90/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WLFC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WLFC shares performed in 2024? Willis Lease Finance's stock was trading at $48.88 at the start of the year. Since then, WLFC shares have increased by 34.7% and is now trading at $65.86. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Willis Lease Finance's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 1st 2024. View our WLFC earnings forecast. How were Willis Lease Finance's earnings last quarter? Willis Lease Finance Co. (NASDAQ:WLFC) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 13th. The transportation company reported $1.53 earnings per share for the quarter. The transportation company earned $114.28 million during the quarter. Willis Lease Finance had a net margin of 13.45% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.77%. What other stocks do shareholders of Willis Lease Finance own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Willis Lease Finance investors own include AerCap (AER), Verizon Communications (VZ), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Netflix (NFLX), Southern (SO), Adobe (ADBE), Boeing (BA), Salesforce (CRM), Walt Disney (DIS) and Five Below (FIVE). Who are Willis Lease Finance's major shareholders? Willis Lease Finance's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (1.60%), Empowered Funds LLC (0.31%), BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.07%) and Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Austin Chandler Willis, Brian Richard Hole, Charles F Iv Willis, Hans Jorg Hunziker, Robert J Keady and Scott B Flaherty. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Willis Lease Finance? Shares of WLFC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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