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WLFCWillis Lease Finance CorporatioSell6.7·$191.06+0.42%
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Willis Lease Finance Corporatio (WLFC) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Industrials · Rental & Leasing Services

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $191.06 — A.R:R 0.0:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 3.0): -1.5.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines worldwide. It operates in two segments, Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. The company engages in acquiring and... Read more

$191.06+0.3% A.UpsideScore 6.7/10#1 of 16 Rental & Leasing Services
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield5.55%
IncomeYield0.84%Payout7.86%sustainable
Stop $178.20Target $192.10(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 0.0:1
Analyst target$226.00+18.3%1 analysts
Range unavailable (1 analysts)

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $191.06 — A.R:R 0.0:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 3.0): -1.5. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 6.7/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 49d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Aug 4, 202649d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Attractive valuation
Strong growth profile
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Leverage penalty (D/E 3.0): -1.5
Earnings estimates trending DOWN

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)11.5
P/E (Fwd)10.6
Mkt Cap$1.5B
EV/EBITDA9.3
Profit Mgn16.2%
ROE17.6%
Rev Growth24.6%
Beta0.76
Dividend0.84%
Rating analysts6

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker·2 ceiling hits

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.9
Support Resistance
2.1
Gap
5.0
52w Position
6.0
GatesA.R:R 0.0 < 1.5@spotMomentum 6.6>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 49d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
56 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $168.51Resistance $197.90

Price Targets

$178
$192
A.Upside+0.5%
A.R:R0.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (0.3% upside)
! asymmetry at 0.0 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-04 (49d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WLFC stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $191.06 — A.R:R 0.0:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 3.0): -1.5. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $178.20. Score 6.7/10, moderate confidence.

What is the WLFC stock price target?

Take-profit target: $192.10 (+0.3% upside). Prior stop was $178.20. Stop-loss: $178.20.

What are the risks of investing in WLFC?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 3.0): -1.5; Earnings estimates trending DOWN.

Is WLFC overvalued or undervalued?

Willis Lease Finance Corporatio trades at a P/E of 11.5 (forward 10.6). TrendMatrix value score: 9.0/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about WLFC?

6 analysts cover WLFC with a consensus score of 2.2/5. Average price target: $226.

What does Willis Lease Finance Corporatio do?Willis Lease Finance Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a lessor and servicer of commercial...

Willis Lease Finance Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines worldwide. It operates in two segments, Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. The company engages in acquiring and leasing commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, and related aircraft equipment, as well as the purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines and other aircraft equipment, and service and maintenance related businesses. It also purchases and resells after-market engine parts, whole engines, engine modules, and portable aircraft components. The company serves commercial aircraft operators, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations. Willis Lease Finance Corporation was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.

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