Willis Lease Finance Corporation

Willis Lease Finance Corporation

WLFCยทNASDAQ

$172.04

-1.4%
IndustrialsRental & Leasing Services

Willis Lease Finance Corporation operates as a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. The Leasing and Related Operations segment engages in acquiring and leasing commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, and other aircraft equipment, as well as the purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines and other aircraft equipment, and other related businesses. 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, 2021, it had a total lease portfolio of 304 engines, 12 aircraft, one marine vessel, and other leased parts and equipment, and with 76 lessees in 40 countries; and managed a total lease portfolio of 475 engines, aircraft, and related equipment for other parties. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$1.37B
EPS16.0000
P/E Ratio10.75
Earnings Date07/30/2026
3.92%
Return on Invested Capital
21%
3Y+1701.0%
5Y+1051.0%
10Y+296.0%
15.68%
Return on Equity
-21%
3Y+1067.0%
5Y+565.0%
10Y+119.0%
2.82%
Return on Assets
-14%
3Y+1236.0%
5Y+609.0%
10Y+168.0%
Willis Lease Finance Corporation

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Management Team

WLFC ยท NASDAQ
MA

Mr. Austin Chandler Willis

Chief Executive Officer & Director

Compensation

$3,956,235

Born 1981(Age 45)
male
MS

Mr. Scott B. Flaherty

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Compensation

$496,929

Born 1966(Age 60)
male
MD

Mr. Dean Michael Poulakidas

Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Compensation

$868,446

Born 1969(Age 57)
male
MC

Mr. Charles F. Willis IV

Founder & Executive Chairman

Compensation

$5,547,360

Born 1949(Age 77)
male
MB

Mr. Brian Richard Hole

President

Compensation

$2,742,421

Born 1978(Age 48)
male
ML

Ms. Lynn A. McMillan

SVice President & Head of Global Human Resources

female
MG

Mr. Garry A. Failler

Senior Vice President & Chief Technical Officer

male
MD

Mr. Dan J. Coulcher

Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Europe, Middle East & Africa

male
MM

Mr. Marc Pierpoint

Senior Vice President and Head of Trading & Investments

male
DA

Dr. Amy Ruddock

Senior Vice President of Sustainable Aviation & Corporate Development

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Willis Lease Finance Corporation Insider Positioning

WLFC ยท NASDAQ

During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $1.47M worth of WLFC shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

5.2K

898.80K

Net Activity

-899K

-$899K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

1.9K

316.26K

Net Activity

-316K

-$316K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

2.1K

257.12K

Net Activity

-257K

-$257K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
WAC

Willis Austin Chandler

Director, 10 Percent Owner, Officer: Chief Executive Officer

5.7K sharesโ€ข7 transactions

$896K

2
WCFI

Willis Charles F Iv

Director, 10 Percent Owner, Officer: Executive Chairman

2.9K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$478K

3
JSF

Jones Stephen Francis

Director

587 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$98K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $1.47M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$899K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

3 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.

SEC Filings

WLFC - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

April 24, 2026
May 26, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2025

N/A

April 25, 2025
June 05, 2025
2025
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2024

N/A

April 19, 2024
May 22, 2024
2024
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2023

N/A

June 22, 2023
July 25, 2023
2023
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2022

N/A

April 22, 2022
May 25, 2022
2022
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2021

N/A

October 12, 2021
November 10, 2021
2021
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2020

N/A

June 19, 2020
July 21, 2020
2020
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2019

N/A

April 23, 2019
May 23, 2019
2019
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2018

N/A

April 27, 2018
May 24, 2018
2018
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2017

N/A

April 28, 2017
May 25, 2017
2017
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