Willis Lease Finance Corp
WLFCWillis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC) is a specialty finance company that provides leasing and related services for commercial aircraft, engines, and other equipment. Founded in 1980, the company primarily focuses on the leasing of commercial aviation assets to airlines and other operators worldwide. Willis Lease offers customized leasing solutions, asset management, and remarketing services, supporting the aviation industry's fleet growth and lifecycle management.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | $0.40 | 2026-05-11 | 2026-05-11 |
| February 20, 2026 | $0.40 | 2026-02-11 | 2026-02-11 |
| November 26, 2025 | $0.40 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-17 |
| August 21, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-08-12 | 2025-08-12 |
| May 22, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-05-12 | 2025-05-12 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Willis Lease Finance Corp has rewarded shareholders with 9 dividend payments over the past 2 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held WLFC shares during this period received a total of $3.45 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.40/share was paid 57 days ago, on May 22, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: WLFC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.76%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2024, the dividend payout has decreased by 60.0%, from $1.00 to $0.40.
- Dividend Reliability: WLFC has maintained or increased its dividend for 8 consecutive payments.
Company News
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines, has been added to three Russell 2000 Indexes as part of the 2026 FTSE Russell reconstitution: the Russell 2000 Defensive Index, Russell 2000 Growth-Defensive Index, and Russell 2000 Value-Defensive Index. The company, which has been a Russell 2000 In...
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) announced the acquisition and closing of three Airbus A330-300 aircraft to be leased to China Airlines and EVA Air. The company cited strong demand for aviation assets and aftermarket services driven by fleet growth, delivery delays, and maintenance capacity constraints as key factors supporting the...
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) reported strong Q1 2026 results with record quarterly lease rent revenue of $77.4 million (up 14.2% YoY) and total revenue of $194.3 million (up 23.2% YoY). Net income attributable to common shareholders increased 52.9% to $23.7 million, with diluted EPS of $3.26 up 47.5%. The company announced a quarterly ...
Securities law firm BFA Law is investigating Willis Lease Finance Corporation's board of directors and controlling shareholder Charles F. Willis, IV for potential breaches of fiduciary duties related to excessive executive compensation. Willis' compensation increased from $6.2 million in 2022 to $14.2 million in 2025, with a recent option grant o...
Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced the closing of two Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) transactions totaling approximately $50 million in March 2026, bringing its total JOLCO financing to nearly $150 million. Both transactions support LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines and mature in 2031. The company views JOLCO as a diversified...
