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

Last close, 14 Aug 2026

$57

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Willis Lease Finance Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $75 — +32.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap

$1.2B

Ticker Nerd rank

94 / 100

Median analyst target

$75

Analysts covering

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 15 Aug 2026

94 / 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

Revisions

Accruals

Value

Quality

Momentum

Volatility

Size

Growth

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.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

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 says1 analysts

0 Buy1 Hold0 Sell

Low $75Median $75High $75

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +32.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Date	Firm	Action	Rating	Target
12 Aug 2026	Freedom Broker	Upgrade	Buy	$75 → $71
5 Nov 2025	Freedom Broker	Maintains	Buy	$190 → $160
5 Nov 2025	Freedom Broker	Maintains	Buy	—

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

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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

−3.6%

Analysts raising

Analysts cutting

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: 14.3×
Price / sales: 1.6×
Price / book: 1.9×
EV / EBITDA: 9.1×

Growth & margins

Revenue growth (YoY): 0.4%
Earnings growth (YoY): −50.0%
Gross margin: 71.9%
Operating margin: 37.7%
Net margin: 12.2%

Returns & dividend

Return on equity: 12.6%
Return on assets: 4.6%
Dividend yield: 0.9%

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

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

Company	Market cap	TKN rank
WLFCWillis Lease Finance Corp.	$1.2B	94
PRGPROG Holdings, Inc.	$1.7B	87
VSTSVestis Corp.	$1.8B	95
HTZHertz Global Holdings, Inc.	$790.3M	27
CTOSCustom Truck One Source, Inc.	$2.4B	70
LIMENeutron Holdings, Inc.	$2.4B	1
MGRCMcGrath RentCorp	$3.0B	64

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Willis Lease Finance Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest WLFC news & analysis

WLFC's Q2 Earnings Fall Y/Y on Lower Maintenance Revenues

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Aug 2026negative

WLFC's second-quarter earnings per share declined year over year, pressured by lower maintenance reserve revenues and higher general and administrative and technical expenses, while higher lease rent partially offset the decline.

Why it matters — A WLFC watcher would care because the quarter's earnings decline highlights cost and maintenance-revenue headwinds, with lease-rent growth offering only partial offset.

5 Stocks to Buy This Week If You Want Dividend Income in August

24/7 Wall Street · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) was named alongside four other stocks as going ex-dividend on August 11, 2026, according to a 24/7 Wall Street report on dividend stocks to buy in August.

Why it matters — WLFC watchers may note the upcoming ex-dividend date as it determines eligibility to receive the next dividend payout.

Willis Lease Finance Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 4 Aug 2026positive

Willis Lease Finance reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $194 million, earnings before tax of $38.1 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $120.7 million. The aircraft-engine leasing company expanded assets under management and continued building its asset-management platform during the quarter.

Why it matters — The results signal continued growth in revenue and profitability plus expansion of the company's asset-management platform, key developments for anyone tracking WLFC.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 4 Aug 2026neutral

The item is the published Q2 2026 earnings call transcript for Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), hosted on Seeking Alpha. It presents the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings call discussion in transcript form.

Why it matters — A WLFC watcher would use the transcript to review management's own commentary on the quarter's results directly from the earnings call.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Solid Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

GlobeNewsWire · 4 Aug 2026positive

Willis Lease Finance Corporation reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company described the results as solid.

Why it matters — The quarterly results provide WLFC watchers with a key update on the company's recent financial performance as a leading aircraft engine lessor and aviation services provider.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about WLFC stock

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

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Willis Lease Finance Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $75, with estimates ranging from $75 to $75. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is WLFC stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Willis Lease Finance Corp., 0 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Willis Lease Finance Corp. 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WLFC?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Willis Lease Finance Corp. ranks 94 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 1 analysts implies +32.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Willis Lease Finance Corp. 94 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 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: $75 to $75 over the next 12 months.

What does Willis Lease Finance Corp. do?

What is the latest news on WLFC?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 10 Aug 2026): "WLFC's Q2 Earnings Fall Y/Y on Lower Maintenance Revenues". WLFC's second-quarter earnings per share declined year over year, pressured by lower maintenance reserve revenues and higher general and administrative and technical expenses, while higher lease rent partially offset the decline.

Company

About Willis Lease Finance Corp.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation is a leading provider of aircraft engine leasing and aviation services, primarily serving commercial airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations across more than 120 countries. The company specializes in leasing both large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, and related aircraft equipment. Its business model integrates engine and aircraft trading, engine lease pools, and asset management services, supported by subsidiaries focused on maintenance, repair, parts management, and end-of-life solutions for aviation materials. Willis Lease Finance Corporation operates a substantial and diverse portfolio, with over $2.8 billion in book value, predominantly focused on modern narrowbody jet engines. This portfolio is complemented by vertically integrated services including engine maintenance, aircraft disassembly, aftermarket parts sales, and consulting, enabling clients to minimize downtime and optimize fleet operations. The firm's comprehensive service offerings, industry expertise, and global reach have established it as an independent pioneer in aircraft engine leasing, contributing to enhanced liquidity and flexibility in the aviation finance sector. Its consistent profitability and leadership in innovative leasing strategies make it a significant player in the business services and industrials segment, impacting airline fleet efficiency and maintenance economics worldwide.

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