WLFC
NASDAQWillis Lease Finance Corporation
News · 26 weeks82+9%
2026-03-012026-08-23
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- SEC Filings14(38%)
- Insider12(32%)
- Other7(19%)
- Earnings2(5%)
- M&A1(3%)
- Dividends1(3%)
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25 items- SECWillis Lease Finance Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Filer)
- PRWillis Lease Finance Corporation Closes Transaction to Acquire Commercial Aircraft and Aircraft Engine PortfolioCOCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) (the "Company" or "WLFC"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced that it has closed the transaction to acquire 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines. The acquisition expands WLFC’s aviation asset portfolio and provides additional opportunities to leverage the Company’s integrated leasing, asset management, technical and aftermarket capabilities. WLFC’s global platform provides multiple avenues to deploy and manage these assets with the objective of maximizing utilization and value throughout their lifecycle. "
- INSIDERExecutive Chairman Willis Charles F Iv sold $2,535,677 worth of shares (46,500 units at $54.53) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 2% to 2,519,143 units (SEC Form 4)4 - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Issuer)
- INSIDERExecutive Chairman Willis Charles F Iv sold $4,478,279 worth of shares (78,200 units at $57.27) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 3% to 2,565,643 units (SEC Form 4)4 - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Issuer)
- PRWillis Lease Finance Corporation CEO Austin C. Willis to Speak at Deutsche Bank's 16th Annual Aviation ForumCOCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) (the "Company" or "WLFC"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced that CEO, Austin C. Willis, will join the ‘Investing in Aircraft Engines’ panel at Deutsche Bank's 16th Annual Aviation Forum in New York on September 8, 2026. The panel will take place at 2:00 p.m. ET. To inquire about registration, please contact your Deutsche Bank representative. Deutsche Bank's Aviation Forum is the premier annual gathering of senior executives, institutional investors and industry leaders from across the global aviation ecosystem. W
- INSIDERSVP, GC & Corporate Secretary Dameron Clifton sold $200,894 worth of shares (3,535 units at $56.83), decreasing direct ownership by 8% to 39,458 units (SEC Form 4)4 - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Issuer)
- SECWillis Lease Finance Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement8-K - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Filer)
- INSIDERPresident and CEO Willis Austin Chandler sold $1,100,103 worth of shares (15,000 units at $73.34) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 3% to 435,888 units (SEC Form 4)4 - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Issuer)
- SECSEC Form 10-Q filed by Willis Lease Finance Corporation10-Q - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Filer)
- SECWillis Lease Finance Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Filer)
- PRWillis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Solid Second Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsCOCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 04, 2026 (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 financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Highlights (All metrics compared to second quarter 2025, except where noted) Income from operations of $34.0 million, an increase of 20.2%Quarterly lease rent revenue of $77.1 million, an increase of 6.7%Quarterly core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $123.6 million in the aggregate, up 0.5%Gain on sale of leased equipment of $32.0 million, an increase of
- INSIDEREVP, CFO Flaherty Scott B. bought $4,302 worth of shares (148 units at $29.07), increasing direct ownership by 0.06% to 244,324 units (SEC Form 4)4 - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Issuer)
- SECWillis Lease Finance Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Filer)
- PRWillis Lease Finance Corporation Declares Third Quarter 2026 DividendCOCONUT CREEK, Fla., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company"), announced today the Company’s quarterly dividend of $0.133 per share of common stock outstanding, adjusted due to the Company’s 3-for-1 stock split earlier in the month. The dividend is expected to be paid on August 21, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 11, 2026. About Willis Lease Finance Corporation Willis Lease Finance Corporation leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers worldwide. These leasing activitie
- PRWillis Lease Finance Corporation and RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Sign Five-Year Agreement for Engine Storage and Lease Return ServicesCOCONUT CREEK, Fla., July 29, 2026 (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 a long-term storage agreement with Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, to provide storage and lease return services for PW1100G-JM, PW1500G, PW1900G, PW4000 and IAE AG V2500 engines. WLFC will support Pratt & Whitney's growing aftermarket storage requirements from its Coconut Creek, Florida and Bridgend, Wales facilities. This five-year agreement builds on the Company’s decades-long relationship with Pratt & Whitney, strengthened through quality reviews of
- SECWillis Lease Finance Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Filer)
- PRWillis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Conference CallCOCONUT CREEK, Fla., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) (the "Company"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 before the market opens on August 4, 2026. The Company will host a conference call led by the executive management team that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the conference call, please use the following dial-in numbers: U.S. and Canada: +1 (800) 330-6730International: +1 786 297 8585Conference ID: 7661930Participant Passcode: 442978 The conference call may also be accessed by re
- SECSEC Form 8-K filed by Willis Lease Finance Corporation8-K - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Filer)
- SECWillis Lease Finance Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Filer)
- PRWillis Lease Finance Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Commercial Aircraft and Aircraft Engine PortfolioCOCONUT CREEK, Fla., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) (the "Company" or "WLFC"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines. The acquisition complements WLFC’s broader asset management, technical, and aftermarket capabilities, strengthening the Company’s ability to support customers worldwide throughout the aviation asset lifecycle. "This transaction provides an opportunity to grow our portfolio as well as customer base," said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC. "
- SECSEC Form 8-K filed by Willis Lease Finance Corporation8-K - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Filer)
- PRWillis Lease Finance Corporation Added to Three Russell 2000 IndexesCOCONUT CREEK, Fla., July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and a global provider of aviation services, today announced that it has been added to three Russell 2000 Indexes, effective June 26, 2026, as part of the FTSE Russell 2026 U.S. Indexes reconstitution. A member of the Russell 2000 Index since 2009, WLFC is now included in these additional indexes: Russell 2000 Defensive IndexRussell 2000 Growth-Defensive IndexRussell 2000 Value-Defensive Index "We are delighted to be represented in three additional Russell 2000 Indexes, which should broaden WLFC’s visibility wit
- INSIDERChief Executive Officer Willis Austin Chandler sold $1,161,556 worth of shares (5,184 units at $224.07) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 3% to 150,296 units (SEC Form 4)4 - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Issuer)
- PRWillis Lease Finance Corporation Acquires Three Airbus A330-300 Aircraft That Will Be Leased to China Airlines and EVA AirCOCONUT CREEK, Fla., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) (the "Company"), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced that it has closed the acquisition of three Airbus A330-300 aircraft that will be leased to China Airlines and EVA Air. "Demand for assets and aftermarket services remains exceptionally strong as operators navigate fleet growth, delivery delays, and ongoing maintenance capacity constraints," said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC. "We believe the current market environment presents a compelling opportunity to deploy capital into high-quality assets
- SECSEC Form 8-K filed by Willis Lease Finance Corporation8-K - WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (0001018164) (Filer)
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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...Where does WLFC stock trade?
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