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WLFC Stock Forecast: Willis Lease Finance Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 12 Oct 2026
$40

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Willis Lease Finance Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $76 — +89.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 90 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$936.6M
Ticker Nerd rank
90 / 100
Median analyst target
$76
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$194.0M−0.8% y/y
Operating income$74.0M
Net income$30.3M
Free cash flow−$270.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Ticker Nerd rank

WLFC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Willis Lease Finance Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Oct 2026
90 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
92
Value
85
Accruals
77
Quality
75
Revisions
71
Volatility
61
Momentum
55
Size
46
Growth
43

Issuance (92): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (43): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

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Wall Street

WLFC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WLFC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

We don’t hold enough price history for this company yet.

What Wall Street says2 analysts
2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $71Median $76High $80

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +89.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
8 Sept 2026Deutsche BankInitiatesBuy$80
8 Sept 2026Deutsche BankInitiatesBuy—
12 Aug 2026Freedom BrokerUpgradeBuy$75 → $71
12 Aug 2026Freedom BrokerUpgradeBuy—
5 Nov 2025Freedom BrokerMaintainsBuy$190 → $160
5 Nov 2025Freedom BrokerMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. WLFC appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

WLFC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+53.0%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
9.9×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.2×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

Price / book
1.3×

Cheaper than 61% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.1×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.4%

Higher than 28% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−50.0%

Higher than 11% of US stocks

Gross margin
71.9%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Operating margin
37.7%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Net margin
12.2%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
12.6%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.6%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.4%

Higher than 73% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Willis Lease Finance Corp. has a market value of $936.6M and an enterprise value of $3.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $765.4M. The latest quarter grew 0.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $91.9M, a 12.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.06.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$519.6M.

  • Willis Lease Finance Corp. spent $32.3M on share buybacks and $16.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 22.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 9.9×; forward P/E: 5.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.36%, paying out 12% of earnings.

  • Willis Lease Finance Corp. employs 445 people — $1.7M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 14 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

WLFC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelRental & Leasing Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
WLFCWillis Lease Finance Corp.$936.6M
90
HTZHertz Global Holdings, Inc.$652.7M
28
PRGPROG Holdings, Inc.$1.2B
73
LIMENeutron Holdings, Inc.$1.9B
1
VSTSVestis Corp.$1.9B
94
CTOSCustom Truck One Source, Inc.$2.1B
68
MGRCMcGrath RentCorp$2.8B
63

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News

Latest WLFC news & analysis

Announcement of Series B Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement

GlobeNewsWire · 22 Sept 2026positive

Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced that on September 16, 2026, it entered into a $35 million preferred stock purchase agreement with the Development Bank of Japan Inc. for 1,750,000 shares of its 8.09% Series B Preferred Stock.

Why it matters — This new financing arrangement brings additional capital to the company through a partnership with a major development bank, which WLFC watchers would view as a strengthening of its funding base.

WLFC Legal Notice: BFA Law Notifies Willis Lease Shareholders of the Ongoing Investigation into the Company's Executive Compensation

GlobeNewsWire · 9 Sept 2026negative

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP, a securities law firm, announced an investigation into Willis Lease Finance Corporation's board of directors and executive chairman Charles F. concerning the company's executive compensation. The firm has notified WLFC shareholders of the ongoing investigation.

Why it matters — WLFC watchers would care because the company's governance and executive compensation practices are now under scrutiny by a securities law firm, which could lead to further legal or regulatory developments.

Is WLFC's Low EV/Sales Ratio a Hidden Gem for Investors or a Value Trap?

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Sept 2026positive

A Zacks Investment Research article examines whether Willis Lease Finance Corp.'s low EV/Sales ratio represents a value opportunity or a trap, noting that the company benefits from favorable aviation leasing conditions driven by fleet growth, institutional capital, and aftermarket expansion that are lifting revenues.

Why it matters — WLFC watchers would care because the article highlights that strong industry tailwinds in aviation leasing are currently supporting the company's revenue growth.

$WLFC News: Willis Lease Executive Compensation is Under Investigation by BFA Law – Current Shareholders Urged to Contact the Firm

GlobeNewsWire · 2 Sept 2026negative

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP, a securities law firm, announced an investigation into Willis Lease Finance Corporation's board of directors and executive chairman Charles F. The firm is urging current shareholders to contact them regarding the executive compensation inquiry.

Why it matters — An active investigation into executive compensation at Willis Lease Finance could attract legal and regulatory scrutiny, potentially affecting the company's governance and shareholder relations.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation to Expand Global Maintenance Services with New Willis Engine Repair Center in Malaysia

GlobeNewsWire · 27 Aug 2026positive

Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced the purchase of land in Johor, Malaysia to build a new Willis Engine Repair Center, expanding its global maintenance services offering.

Why it matters — WLFC watchers would care because the new engine repair facility broadens the company's global maintenance footprint and expands its aviation services capabilities.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about WLFC stock

What is the WLFC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Willis Lease Finance Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $76, with estimates ranging from $71 to $80. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is WLFC stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Willis Lease Finance Corp., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Willis Lease Finance Corp. 90 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WLFC?

As at 12 Oct 2026, Willis Lease Finance Corp. ranks 90 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (92 of 100).

Will WLFC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +89.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Willis Lease Finance Corp. 90 out of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the WLFC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Willis Lease Finance Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WLFC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $71 to $80 over the next 12 months.

What does Willis Lease Finance Corp. do?

Willis Lease Finance Corp. is a commercial aviation finance and services company that specializes in leasing, trading, and servicing aircraft engines, aircraft, and related equipment.

What is the latest news on WLFC?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 22 Sept 2026): "Announcement of Series B Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement". Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced that on September 16, 2026, it entered into a $35 million preferred stock purchase agreement with the Development Bank of Japan Inc. for 1,750,000 shares of its 8.09% Series B Preferred Stock.

Company

About Willis Lease Finance Corp.

Willis Lease Finance Corp. is a commercial aviation finance and services company that specializes in leasing, trading, and servicing aircraft engines, aircraft, and related equipment. The company serves airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers with operating leases, engine pooling, sale-leaseback arrangements, asset management, and end-of-life engine and materials solutions. Its business is centered on two core segments: Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. Through these activities, Willis Lease Finance Corp. supports fleet flexibility, maintenance planning, and parts availability across the global aviation ecosystem. Headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida, and founded in 1985, the company plays an important role in the market for commercial aircraft engine access and aftermarket aviation support.

CEO Mr. Austin Chandler Willis · 445 employees · United States · https://www.wlfc.global