Record Quarterly Lease Rent Revenue Reported in Willis Lease Finance Corporation's First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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 dividend of $0.40 per share and highlighted improved portfolio utilization at 85.8%.

05/05/2026, 6:31 AM • Benzinga

$WLFC Stock News: The Willis Lease Finance Board is being Investigated by BFA Law for Breaches of their Fiduciary Duties over Executive Compensation

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 of 300,000 shares awarded in November 2025. The investigation examines whether the compensation is wasteful and violates shareholders' interests.

04/03/2026, 6:46 AM • GlobeNewswire

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Closes Two Additional JOLCO Deals, Bringing Total JOLCO Financing to Nearly $150 Million

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 capital source and competitive financing alternative for airline customers.

04/01/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Willis Lease Posts Record $730 Million in Revenue as Insider Sells $98K in Shares

Willis Lease Finance Corporation reported record 2025 revenue of $730 million, up 28% year-over-year, with strong growth in lease rent revenue and parts sales. However, a company director sold $98,000 in shares on March 17, 2026. Despite operational momentum, the stock remains down 6% over the past year while the broader market gained 18%.

03/24/2026, 3:23 PM • The Motley Fool

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Declares Next Quarterly Dividend for Shareholders

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on February 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 11, 2026. CEO Austin C. Willis stated the dividend reflects the company's business strength and commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value.

01/20/2026, 7:31 AM • Benzinga

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Closing of $392,900,000 in Fixed Rate Notes

Willis Lease Finance Corporation's subsidiary Willis Engine Structured Trust IX completed an offering of $337.4 million in Series A Notes and $55.5 million in Series B Notes, secured by a portfolio of 47 aircraft engines and two airframes. The notes carry fixed coupons of 5.159% and 5.696% respectively, with an expected maturity of approximately six years.

12/23/2025, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Pricing of $392.9 Million in Fixed Rate Notes

Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced the pricing of $337.4 million Series A and $55.5 million Series B fixed rate notes, secured by a portfolio of 47 aircraft engines and two airframes, with planned closing on December 23, 2025.

12/11/2025, 5:46 PM • GlobeNewswire

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Opens Two State of the Art, Narrowbody Hangars in Teesside

Willis Lease Finance Corporation's subsidiary Willis Aviation Services Limited has opened two new narrow-body hangars at Teesside International Airport in Northeastern England, capable of servicing Boeing 737 and Airbus A320-family aircraft, with potential to create significant local employment.

10/13/2025, 5:39 PM • GlobeNewswire

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Welcomes Pascal Picano as SVP, Aircraft Leasing & Trading

Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced the appointment of Pascal Picano as Senior Vice President of Aircraft Leasing & Trading, bringing over 25 years of aviation industry experience to help grow the company's aircraft portfolio.

09/30/2025, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Willis Lease (WLFC) Q2 Revenue Jumps 29%

Willis Lease Finance reported record Q2 2025 revenue of $195.5 million, significantly beating estimates, driven by strong leasing demand and substantial one-time gains from asset and business sales.

08/05/2025, 4:17 PM • The Motley Fool