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WILLIS LEASE FINANCE (WLFC)

Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for WILLIS LEASE FINANCE.

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for WLFC.

WLFC Reports Strong Q3 2025 Financial Results and Increases Dividend
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Earnings
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New Projects/Investments
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) reported Q3 2025 revenue of $183.4 million, a 25.4% increase year-over-year, with net income attributable to common shareholders of $22.9 million and diluted earnings per share of $3.25.
  • The company expanded its lease portfolio by purchasing 16 engines and six aircraft totaling approximately $136.4 million during the quarter, achieving an average third-quarter engine utilization of approximately 86%.
  • WLFC declared its seventh consecutive quarterly dividend, increasing it to $0.40 per share, and improved its leverage ratio to 2.9 times from 3.48 times at year-end 2024.
  • Strategic initiatives include expanding aircraft leasing capabilities with the appointment of a new Senior Vice President and advancing its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project, which involved signing a lease for the Wilton International site.
Nov 4, 2025, 3:00 PM
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Strong Q3 2025 Results and Dividend Increase
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Earnings
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  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) reported Q3 2025 revenue of $183.4 million, a 25.4% increase year-over-year, with net income attributable to common shareholders of $22.9 million and diluted EPS of $3.25.
  • The company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.40 per share, marking its seventh consecutive quarterly dividend, payable on November 26, 2025.
  • WLFC expanded its lease portfolio by purchasing 16 engines and six aircraft for approximately $136.4 million in Q3 2025, bringing equipment held for operating lease to $2.70 billion as of September 30, 2025.
  • Leverage, defined as total debt obligations net of cash and restricted cash to equity, decreased to 2.90 times as of September 30, 2025, from 3.48 times at year-end 2024.
  • The company is advancing its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project, having signed a lease for the Wilton International site, and is expanding its aircraft leasing capabilities with a new Senior Vice President of Aircraft Leasing and Trading.
Nov 4, 2025, 3:00 PM
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Strong Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
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Earnings
Dividends
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) announced total revenue of $183.4 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, representing a 25.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
  • The company reported quarterly pre-tax income of $43.2 million, which is a 25.4% increase from the third quarter of 2024.
  • WLFC declared a fourth-quarter 2025 dividend of $0.40 per share, an increase from its recurring quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share.
  • Lease rent revenue reached a record high of $76.6 million, an increase of 17.9%, and maintenance reserve revenue also achieved a record high of $76.1 million, up 52.8%.
  • Portfolio utilization increased to 86.0% at the end of the quarter.
Nov 4, 2025, 11:31 AM
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Strong Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Increases Dividend
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Earnings
Dividends
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) reported total revenue of $183.4 million for the third quarter of 2025, marking a 25.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
  • The company achieved quarterly pre-tax income of $43.2 million, also a 25.4% increase from the third quarter of 2024.
  • Lease rent revenue reached a record high of $76.6 million, up 17.9%, and maintenance reserve revenue was a record high of $76.1 million, increasing 52.8%.
  • Portfolio utilization increased to 86.0% at quarter end, compared to 82.9% in the prior year period.
  • WLFC declared a fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.40 per share, an increase from the previous $0.25 per share, expected to be paid on November 26, 2025.
Nov 4, 2025, 11:30 AM
Willis Lease Finance Joint Venture Secures New Revolving Credit Facility
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Debt Issuance
New Projects/Investments
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation's (WLFC) joint venture, Willis Mitsui & Co. Engine Support Limited (WMES), entered into a new $750.0 million, five-year, revolving credit facility on October 31, 2025.
  • Announced on November 3, 2025, the facility is available on a revolving basis until October 31, 2030, with proceeds designated for general corporate purposes.
  • This credit agreement is expected to strengthen WMES's financial flexibility and enable it to capitalize on new opportunities.
Nov 3, 2025, 12:25 PM
Willis Lease Finance Corporation's Joint Venture Secures New Revolving Credit Facility
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Debt Issuance
New Projects/Investments
  • Willis Lease Finance Corporation's (WLFC) joint venture, Willis Mitsui & Co. Engine Support Limited (WMES), entered into a new $750.0 million, five-year, revolving credit facility on October 31, 2025.
  • The credit facility is available on a revolving basis until October 31, 2030, and its proceeds may be used for general corporate purposes.
  • The obligations under this facility are not recourse to WLFC or its subsidiaries.
  • WMES may request an additional increase of up to $250.0 million and must maintain a Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio of no less than 3.50 to 1.00 and a Consolidated Leverage Ratio of no greater than 4.00 to 1.00, commencing December 31, 2025.
Nov 3, 2025, 12:25 PM