Willis Lease Stock Price, News & Analysis

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) closed a partnership with Liberty Mutual Investments to provide up to $600 million to fund WLFC’s credit strategy, focusing on loan and loan-like engine financings.

The capital commitment is supported by a warehouse debt facility from Bank of America N.A. and aims to scale WLFC’s asset management and credit platform by combining WLFC’s operating capabilities with LMI’s long-term capital.

Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) announced that subsidiary Willis Engine Structured Trust IX priced $337.4M of Series A fixed-rate notes and $55.5M of Series B fixed-rate notes, totaling $392.9M. The Notes are secured by WEST’s interests in a portfolio of 47 aircraft engines and 2 airframes that WEST will acquire from WLFC under an asset purchase agreement. The Series A coupon is 5.159% and Series B is 5.696%, with an expected weighted average life of 4.1 years, expected maturity ~six years, final maturity of 25 years, and planned closing on Dec 23, 2025.

Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) announced that its subsidiary Willis Engine Structured Trust IX will offer a total of $392.9 million of fixed rate notes: $337.4M Series A and $55.5M Series B on Dec 10, 2025. The notes are secured by WEST’s interests in a portfolio of 47 engines and 2 airframes that WEST will acquire from WLFC under an asset purchase agreement.

Net proceeds will primarily pay offering fees and reserve deposits and will be used to pay WLFC over a 270-day delivery period; WLFC intends to apply any net proceeds it receives to repay asset-collateralized debt and for general corporate purposes. The notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S and will not be registered in the United States.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) announced the appointment of David Hooke as Senior Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, effective November 10, 2025.

Hooke will lead WLFC’s global M&A strategy to drive portfolio growth across leasing, trading, and services. He joins after more than a decade as Managing Director, Investment Banking at Bank of America, where he advised clients including WLFC on M&A and capital markets. Hooke is a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former KC-130J aircraft commander with 17 years of service.

Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) reported Q3 2025 revenue $183.4M (+25.4% YoY) and pre-tax income $43.2M (+25.4% YoY). Income from operations was $38.0M (+12.8%). The company recorded record lease rent revenue of $76.6M (+17.9%) and record maintenance reserve revenue of $76.1M (+52.8%).

Balance sheet: lease-assets book value $3,302.6M and lease portfolio $2,888.5M as of Sept 30, 2025. The company raised its recurring quarterly dividend to $0.40 per share, payable Nov 26, 2025 (record Nov 17, 2025). Portfolio utilization rose to 86.0%.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) said its joint venture Willis Mitsui & Co. Engine Support Limited (WMES) entered a new $750.0 million five-year revolving credit facility on October 31, 2025. The facility is available on a revolving basis until October 31, 2030 and may be extended subject to lender approval. Loans will bear interest at a floating rate (Term SOFR) plus a margin. Proceeds may be used for general corporate purposes. WMES is 50% owned by WLFC and 50% by Mitsui and is headquartered in Dublin. Management described the facility as strengthening financial flexibility and supporting strategic growth initiatives following a June acquisition.

Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) subsidiary Willis Aviation Services Limited signed a 250-year lease for 50 acres at Teesside International Airport on Oct. 21, 2025 to expand maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capacity in Northeast England. The move follows the launch of a new twin-bay hangar and recent maintenance contracts, and company leaders say the expansion supports long-term operations, regional investment and job creation at Teesside.

Local officials described the agreement as a major long-term commitment expected to strengthen Teesside’s position as an MRO hub and contribute to the airport’s financial footing and employment growth.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on November 4, 2025 and will host a conference call the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Dial-in: U.S. & Canada +1 (800) 330-6730; International +1 (786) 297-8585; Conference ID 2797388. A digital replay will be available about two hours after the call on www.wlfc.global under Investor Relations.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a leading aircraft engine lessor and aviation services provider, has appointed Pascal Picano as Senior Vice President of Aircraft Leasing & Trading. Reporting to CEO Austin C. Willis, Picano will collaborate with Marc Pierpoint, SVP of Trading & Investments, to expand WLFC's portfolio.

Picano brings over 25 years of aviation industry experience, previously serving on the Board of Directors at Avia Solutions Group and holding senior roles at Carlyle Aviation Partners. His expertise spans aircraft acquisition, leasing, and capital raising. In this newly created position, Picano will focus on growing WLFC's aircraft portfolio and investing in next-generation assets.