Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) posts record 2025 revenue and $160.6M pre-tax income
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Willis Lease Finance Corporation reported record 2025 results, highlighting strong aviation demand. Total revenue rose to $730.2 million, up 28.3% from 2024, driven by higher lease rent, maintenance reserve revenue and a surge in spare parts and equipment sales.
Pre-tax income reached a record $160.6 million, up 5.2%, while net income attributable to common shareholders increased 3.5% to $108.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 16.6% to $459.1 million as portfolio utilization improved to 84.9%.
The lease portfolio reached $2,988.9 million as of December 31, 2025, representing 363 engines, 20 aircraft and one marine vessel. Total assets climbed to $3,936.3 million, shareholders’ equity to $662.1 million, and return on equity was cited at 18%.
Positive
- Record top-line and profitability: 2025 total revenue reached $730.2 million (up 28.3%), with record pre-tax income of $160.6 million and net income attributable to common shareholders of $108.1 million.
- Strong cash generation: Adjusted EBITDA increased 16.6% to $459.1 million, reflecting robust earnings power from leasing, maintenance reserves, parts sales and asset sale gains.
- Growing, utilized asset base: The lease portfolio rose to $2,988.9 million across 363 engines and 20 aircraft, with average portfolio utilization improving to 84.9% for 2025.
- Improved scale and equity: Total assets expanded to $3,936.3 million and shareholders’ equity to $662.1 million, with return on equity noted at 18%, supporting the company’s growth narrative.
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- None.
Insights
Record 2025 revenue and earnings underscore robust aviation leasing demand.
Willis Lease Finance delivered record 2025 revenue of
Full-year net income attributable to common shareholders increased 3.5% to
The lease portfolio reached
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FORM 8-K
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 10, 2026
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Item 2.02(a) Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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The following information and exhibits are furnished pursuant to Item 2.02(a), “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and Item 7.01, “Regulation FD Disclosure.” This information shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
On March 10, 2026 , Willis Lease Finance Corporation (the “Company”) issued a news release setting forth the Company’s results from operations for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and financial condition as of December 31, 2025. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements & Exhibits
The Company hereby furnishes the following exhibits pursuant to Item 2.02(a), “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and Item 7.01, “Regulation FD Disclosure.”
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| 99.1 | News Release issued by Willis Lease Finance Corporation dated March 10, 2026. | |||||||
| 99.2 | Investor Presentation issued by Willis Lease Finance Corporation dated March 10, 2026. | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized officer.
Dated: March 10, 2026
| WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Scott B. Flaherty | |||||||
| Scott B. Flaherty | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
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Exhibit 99.1
CONTACT: | Scott B. Flaherty | |||||||
| NEWS RELEASE | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | |||||||
| 561.413.0112 | ||||||||
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Record 2025 Financial Results
Delivers Record Pre-Tax Income of $160.6 Million and Record Revenue of $730.2 Million
COCONUT CREEK, FL — March 10, 2026 — Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.
2025 Highlights (All metrics compared to 2024, except if noted)
•Record high annual total revenue of $730.2 million, an increase of 28.3%
•Record high pre-tax income of $160.6 million, an increase of 5.2%
•Record high lease rent revenue of $291.6 million, an increase of 22.4%
•Record high maintenance reserve revenue of $232.0 million, an increase of 8.4%
•Record high spare parts and equipment sales of $95.5 million, an increase of 252.3%
•Record high gain on sale of leased equipment of $54.0 million, an increase of 19.9%
•Record high net income attributable to common shareholders of $108.1 million, an increase of 3.5%
•Adjusted EBITDA of $459.1 million, an increase of 16.6%
•Average portfolio utilization increased to 84.9% for 2025, compared to 82.9%
Total revenue was $730.2 million for 2025, up 28.3% as compared to $569.2 million for 2024. For 2025, core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $523.6 million in the aggregate, up 15.8% as compared to $452.1 million for 2024. The growth was predominantly driven by core lease and maintenance revenues associated with the continued strength of the aviation marketplace, as airlines leverage the Company’s extensive portfolio of in-demand engines as well as our parts and maintenance capabilities to avoid protracted, expensive engine shop visits.
“Our 2025 results were strong,” said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC. “Equally important however were the strategic initiatives and capital markets activities that we put in place to foster long term growth.”
2025 Operating Results
Lease rent revenue increased by $53.4 million, or 22.4%, to $291.6 million in 2025 from $238.2 million in 2024. The increase is primarily due to an increase in the average size of the portfolio as compared to that of the prior period as well as an increase in average utilization (based on net book value of equipment held for operating lease, maintenance rights, and notes receivable and investments in sales-type leases net of allowances) of equipment held in our operating lease portfolio.
Maintenance reserve revenue increased by $18.1 million, or 8.4%, to $232.0 million for 2025 from $213.9 million for 2024. During 2025, the Company recognized $44.5 million of long-term maintenance revenue compared to $39.4 million for 2024. Long-term maintenance revenue is influenced by end of lease compensation and the realization of long-term maintenance reserves associated with engines coming off lease. Engines on lease with “non-reimbursable” usage fees generated $187.5 million of short-term
maintenance revenues for 2025 compared to $174.5 million for 2024, an increase of $13.0 million, or 7.4%. The increase in short-term maintenance reserve revenue was influenced by an increase in the number of engines on short-term lease conditions, the timing of recognition of in-substance fixed payments, and the systematic, contractual increase in the hourly and cyclical usage rates on our engines.
Spare parts and equipment sales for 2025 increased by $68.4 million, or 252.3%, to $95.5 million compared to $27.1 million for 2024. Spare part sales were $37.7 million and $26.1 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $11.6 million or 44.4%. The increase in spare parts sales reflects the demand for surplus material as operators seek to extend the lives of their current generation engine portfolios. Equipment sales for 2025 were $57.8 million related to the sale of four engines. Equipment sales for 2024 were $1.0 million related to the sale of one engine.
Gain on sale of leased equipment was $54.0 million in 2025, reflecting the sale of 38 engines, five airframes, and other parts and other parts and equipment from the lease portfolio. Gain on sale of leased equipment was $45.1 million in 2024, reflecting the sale of 35 engines, eight airframes, and other parts and equipment from the lease portfolio.
The book value of lease assets owned either directly or through WLFC’s joint ventures, inclusive of the Company’s equipment held for operating lease, maintenance rights, notes receivable, and investments in sales-type leases was $3,614.5 million as of December 31, 2025.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Adjusted EBITDA
We analyze our financial data to evaluate the health of our business and assess our performance. As appropriate, in addition to income or loss from operations under GAAP, we use Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, to evaluate our business. We believe that this non-GAAP financial measure provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance as it excludes certain items that may not be indicative of our recurring operating results. We also believe that investors, in addition to management, benefit from referring to this non-GAAP financial measure in assessing our performance, when viewed together with our GAAP results. While items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA may be recurring in nature and should not be disregarded in evaluating performance, it can be useful to exclude such items as they can vary significantly between periods and or not be indicative of current or future operating results.
Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP measures, if any, reported by other companies. This non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered in insolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information performed in accordance with GAAP.
We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to common shareholders, excluding (i) income tax expense, (ii) interest expense, (iii) preferred stock dividends/costs, (iv) loss on debt extinguishment, (v) depreciation and amortization expense, (vi) stock compensation expense, (vii) write-down of equipment, (viii) acquisition, financing and divestitures related expenses, and (ix) other items not indicative of our ongoing operating performance.
Adjusted EBITDA was approximately $459.1 million and $393.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. See below for the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, net income attributable to common shareholders.
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (in thousands) | |||||||||||
| Net income attributable to common shareholders | $ | 108,066 | $ | 104,378 | |||||||
| Add: Income tax expense | 46,849 | 44,033 | |||||||||
| Add: Interest expense | 132,060 | 104,764 | |||||||||
| Add: Preferred stock dividends/costs | 5,692 | 4,234 | |||||||||
| Add: Loss on debt extinguishment | 3,081 | — | |||||||||
| Add: Depreciation and amortization expense | 111,553 | 92,460 | |||||||||
| Add: Stock compensation expense (1) | 44,566 | 29,247 | |||||||||
| Add: Write-down of equipment | 32,947 | 11,228 | |||||||||
| Add: Acquisition, financing and divestitures related expenses | 3,495 | 1,449 | |||||||||
| (Less) Add: Other (2) | (29,197) | 1,881 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 459,112 | $ | 393,674 | |||||||
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1.In 2025, upon the resignation of our former General Counsel, $5.3 million of stock compensation expense relates to the acceleration of vesting of shares.
2.In 2025, the Company recognized $43.0 million in relation to the gain on sale of the Bridgend Asset Management Limited business. In 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized $13.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively, in non-recurring project expenses associated with the sustainable aviation fuels project.
Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s lease portfolio was $2,988.9 million, consisting of $2,801.7 million of equipment held in our operating lease portfolio, $139.9 million of notes receivable, $30.6 million of maintenance rights, and $16.6 million of investments in sales-type leases, which represented 363 engines, 20 aircraft, one marine vessel and other leased parts and equipment. As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s lease portfolio was $2,872.3 million, consisting of $2,635.9 million of equipment held in our operating lease portfolio, $183.6 million of notes receivable, $31.1 million of maintenance rights, and $21.6 million of investments in sales-type leases, which represented 354 engines, 16 aircraft, one marine vessel and other leased parts and equipment.
Conference Call
WLFC plans to hold a conference call led by members of WLFC’s executive management team on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results.
To participate in the conference call, please use the following dial-in numbers:
US and Canada (800) 281-3044
International +1 (646) 307-1068
Conference ID 661343
The conference call may also be accessed by registering via the following link:
https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1752912&tp_key=936d4d322e
A digital replay will be available two hours after the completion of the conference call. To access the replay, please visit the Investor Relations sections of our website at https://www.wlfc.global/investor-center.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair and overhaul providers worldwide. These leasing activities are integrated with engine and aircraft trading, engine lease pools and asset management services, as well as various end-of-life solutions for engines and aviation materials provided through Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. Additionally, through Willis Engine Repair Center®, Jet Centre
by Willis, and Willis Aviation Services Limited, the Company’s service offerings include Part 145 engine maintenance, aircraft line and base maintenance, aircraft disassembly, parking and storage, airport FBO, and ground and cargo handling services.
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | % Change | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| REVENUE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lease rent revenue | $ | 75,074 | $ | 64,584 | 16.2 | % | $ | 291,633 | $ | 238,236 | 22.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maintenance reserve revenue | 50,324 | 57,381 | (12.3) | % | 231,980 | 213,908 | 8.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spare parts and equipment sales | 41,495 | 6,762 | 513.6 | % | 95,483 | 27,099 | 252.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest revenue | 3,150 | 3,718 | (15.3) | % | 14,093 | 11,683 | 20.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of leased equipment | 5,872 | 11,915 | (50.7) | % | 54,025 | 45,063 | 19.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of financial assets | — | — | nm | 378 | — | nm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maintenance services revenue | 8,239 | 6,202 | 32.8 | % | 25,492 | 24,158 | 5.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other revenue | 9,464 | 2,235 | 323.4 | % | 17,157 | 9,076 | 89.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 193,618 | 152,797 | 26.7 | % | 730,241 | 569,223 | 28.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EXPENSES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 30,317 | 24,157 | 25.5 | % | 111,553 | 92,460 | 20.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of spare parts and equipment sales | 42,162 | 5,849 | 620.8 | % | 92,271 | 22,852 | 303.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of maintenance services | 8,833 | 6,823 | 29.5 | % | 27,918 | 24,470 | 14.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Write-down of equipment | 9,179 | 10,362 | (11.4) | % | 32,947 | 11,228 | 193.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 47,396 | 42,452 | 11.6 | % | 194,735 | 146,757 | 32.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technical expense | 9,294 | 4,370 | 112.7 | % | 31,384 | 22,294 | 40.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net finance costs: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 32,220 | 29,386 | 9.6 | % | 132,060 | 104,764 | 26.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | 118 | — | nm | 3,081 | — | nm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total net finance costs | 32,338 | 29,386 | 10.0 | % | 135,141 | 104,764 | 29.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total expenses | 179,519 | 123,399 | 45.5 | % | 625,949 | 424,825 | 47.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 14,099 | 29,398 | (52.0) | % | 104,292 | 144,398 | (27.8) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of business | — | — | nm | 42,950 | — | nm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from joint ventures | 3,740 | 992 | 277.0 | % | 13,365 | 8,247 | 62.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 17,839 | 30,390 | (41.3) | % | 160,607 | 152,645 | 5.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 5,651 | 9,329 | (39.4) | % | 46,849 | 44,033 | 6.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 12,188 | 21,061 | (42.1) | % | 113,758 | 108,612 | 4.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock dividends | 1,368 | 1,368 | — | % | 5,413 | 4,126 | 31.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accretion of preferred stock issuance costs | 70 | 69 | 1.4 | % | 279 | 108 | 158.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to common shareholders | $ | 10,750 | $ | 19,624 | (45.2) | % | $ | 108,066 | $ | 104,378 | 3.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average income per common share | $ | 1.58 | $ | 2.97 | $ | 16.00 | $ | 15.97 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average income per common share | $ | 1.52 | $ | 2.81 | $ | 15.39 | $ | 15.34 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 6,806 | 6,603 | 6,754 | 6,536 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 7,057 | 6,983 | 7,020 | 6,804 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 16,441 | $ | 9,110 | ||||||||||
| Restricted cash | 530,500 | 123,392 | ||||||||||||
| Equipment held for operating lease, less accumulated depreciation | 2,801,683 | 2,635,910 | ||||||||||||
| Maintenance rights | 30,632 | 31,134 | ||||||||||||
| Equipment held for sale | 20,509 | 12,269 | ||||||||||||
| Receivables, net | 35,717 | 38,291 | ||||||||||||
| Spare parts inventory | 56,577 | 72,150 | ||||||||||||
| Investments | 104,250 | 62,670 | ||||||||||||
| Property, equipment & furnishings, less accumulated depreciation | 73,835 | 48,061 | ||||||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 271 | 2,929 | ||||||||||||
| Notes receivable, net | 139,945 | 183,629 | ||||||||||||
| Investments in sales-type leases, net | 16,595 | 21,606 | ||||||||||||
| Other assets | 109,360 | 56,045 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 3,936,315 | $ | 3,297,196 | ||||||||||
| LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 105,706 | $ | 75,983 | ||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 228,547 | 185,049 | ||||||||||||
| Debt obligations | 2,700,338 | 2,264,552 | ||||||||||||
| Maintenance reserves | 116,185 | 97,817 | ||||||||||||
| Security deposits | 24,651 | 23,424 | ||||||||||||
| Unearned revenue | 35,350 | 37,911 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 3,210,777 | 2,684,736 | ||||||||||||
| Redeemable preferred stock ($0.01 par value) | 63,401 | 63,122 | ||||||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity: | ||||||||||||||
| Common stock ($0.01 par value) | 76 | 72 | ||||||||||||
| Paid-in capital in excess of par | 72,663 | 50,928 | ||||||||||||
| Retained earnings | 590,785 | 491,439 | ||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | (1,387) | 6,899 | ||||||||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 662,137 | 549,338 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities, redeemable preferred stock and shareholders’ equity | $ | 3,936,315 | $ | 3,297,196 | ||||||||||
Q4 and Full- Year 2025 Earnings Call Presentation
This presentation does not constitute an offer to any person or to the public generally to subscribe for or otherwise acquire any securities. This presentation has been prepared solely for informational purposes and is not intended to serve as the basis for any investment decision. Under no circumstances is this presentation or the information contained herein to be construed as a prospectus, offering memorandum or advertisement and neither any part of this written or oral presentation nor any information or statement contained herein or therein shall form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever. This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be unlawful. Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. 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All forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of future economic performance, taking into account the information currently available. These statements are not statements of historical fact. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties, some of which are not currently known and many of which are beyond WLFC’s and WEST’s control, which may cause actual results, performance or financial condition to be materially different from the stated expectations of future results, performance or financial position, as well as those included in the cash flow models. Our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: • the effects on the airline industry and the global economy of events such as terrorist activity; • changes in fuel prices and other disruptions to the world markets and the global economy of geopolitical, weather, cybersecurity, humanitarian and other events, including but not limited to war and terrorist activity; • trends in the airline industry, including growth rates of markets and other economic factors; • risks associated with owning and leasing commercial engines and aircraft; • changes in interest rates and availability of capital to us and to our customers; • our ability to continue to meet our customers’ changing demands; • the market value of engines and other assets in our portfolio; • regulatory changes affecting commercial aircraft operators, aircraft maintenance, engine standards, accounting standards and taxes; and • WLFC’s, in its capacity as Servicer, ability to successfully negotiate engine purchases, sales and leases, to collect outstanding amounts due, and to repossess engines under defaulted leases, and to control costs and expenses. • further information regarding these and other risks is included in WLFC's most recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings, including its Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, respectively, filed with the SEC under the heading “Risk Factors.” In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of presentation or as of the date of any document incorporated by reference, as applicable. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ from expectations. We are not under any obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In this presentation, WLFC presents certain non-GAAP measures, including Adjusted EBITDA and similar measures, which are not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. While WLFC believes these are useful metrics, companies use these metrics for differing purposes and they are often calculated in ways that reflect the particular circumstances of those companies. You should exercise caution in comparing the non-GAAP metrics reported by us to such metrics or other similar metrics as reported by other companies. Our non-GAAP metrics have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation. The non-GAAP financial information presented herein is provided in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to any performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, to its most directly comparable GAAP measure, can be found on slide 16 of this presentation. The distribution of this presentation in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Those persons into whose possession this presentation comes are required to inform themselves about and to observe any such restrictions. Disclaimer 2
Record financial performance reflects strong aviation demand 3 Key 2025 Takeaways Core engine leasing and services platform operating at high utilization Willis Aviation Capital (“WAC”) creates scalable, fee-based growth engine Strong and flexible balance sheet through record $3.4B of capital markets and strategic activity Assets Under Management of $4.1B, and 11% growth, year over year
Delivered Strong Q4 and FY 2025 Financial Results Information as of December 31, 2025 unless otherwise denoted (1) As represented by WLFC Portfolio of Leased Assets, Notes Receivable, Investments in Sales-type Leases, Maintenance Rights, Appraised Value of Managed Portfolios and Leased Assets in Joint Venture portfolios as of December 31, 2025 (2) Calculated as LTM Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders / average of Shareholder’s Equity as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025 (3) Calculated as (total Debt Obligations - Cash and Cash Equivalents) / (Preferred Equity + Total Shareholder’s Equity) (4) Includers the LEAP variants, GTF, GEnx and Trent XWB 4 2025 revenue $730.2M With Q4 revenue of $193.6M 2025 Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders $108M 2025 Adjusted EBITDA $459M Blended Annual Utilization 85% With over 1% On-lease rental factor Asset Under Management $4.1B1 With 55% modern technology assets4 Return on Equity 18%2 With $17.2M fee related revenue Net Debt / Equity 2.97x3
2024 2025 5 Consistent Growth Across Entire Platform Driven by continued strength of the aviation marketplace • Strong demand for surplus material as operators seek to extend the lives of their current generation engine portfolios • Spare parts inventory supports the growing Willis Lease portfolio of managed assets $213.9M • Recognized $44.5 million of long-term maintenance revenue compared to $39.4 million for 2024 • Short-term maintenance reserve revenues driven by growth in engines on short-term lease conditions, and the systematic, contractual increase in the hourly and cyclical usage rates on our engines $238.2M 2024 2025 • Growth driven by increase in average size of the portfolio and utilization of equipment held in our operating lease portfolio LEASE RENT MAINTENANCE RESERVE SPARE PARTS SALES 2024 2025 2025 $291.6M $232.0M $95.5M $37.7M $26.1M 22% 8% 44%
A Pioneer in Aviation Solutions Vertically integrated platform of aircraft engines, loan products and services businesses to solve airline planning, financing and maintenance needs (1) As represented by WLFC Portfolio of Leased Assets, Notes Receivable, Investments in Sales-type Leases, Maintenance Rights, Appraised Value of Managed Portfolios and Leased Assets in Joint Venture portfolios as of December 31, 2025 Principal source of revenue from Leasing and Maintenance Reserve revenue The Company uses services businesses to: • Manage the turn time and reduce maintenance expense for WLFC’s engines and aircraft • Predict on wing life and maintenance cost for owned engines • Monetize assets through the sale of parts • Generate additional revenue by providing each service for third parties 40-year history of consistently delivering profits • Positive net income every year as a public company • Purchased, leased and sold more engines in more countries over a longer period of time than any independent competitor Well positioned to enjoy a resurging market in engine and aircraft equipment and services • Growing $4.1B of AUM, of which 363 engines owned, primarily modern aircraft engines(1) • Portfolio comprises 86% narrowbody aircraft • 55% of our portfolio are modern technology assets Long-Standing Relationships with the World’s Leading Aviation Companies 6 Diverse Customer Groups Underpins Unique Industry Positioning and Differentiates WLFC From Traditional Aircraft Leasing Players
7 WAC Asset Management Capabilities Enhance WLFC Portfolio New division transforms WLFC from balance-sheet lessor to scaled aviation asset manager Blackstone Credit & Insurance Engine leasing >$1.0B Liberty Mutual Investments Funds growing credit strategy Up to $600M 50:50 Joint Ventures Willis Mitsui & Co CASC Willis Engine Leasing Co $626M Lease Managed Assets (1) Owned by airlines and investors $438M Enhanced transaction scale, enabling more programmatic investments and greater lessee diversification Supports balance sheet deleveraging Increases volume of aviation assets serviced across WLFC’s operating and JV businesses Generates additional recurring income streams • Management fees • Carried interest • Servicing revenues Provides competitive low-cost financing for our existing customer base Expands origination opportunities by allowing for larger single transactions (1) Leased Managed Assets are portfolios managed by WLFC but holds no equity investment in the assets (2) Willis Aviation Services Limited is our airframe maintenance facility in the UK and is certified to perform all C checks on 737NG and up to 6-year checks on A320CEO aircraft (3) Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc offers parts locator services and maintains a constantly changing inventory (4) Willis Mitsui & Co. Asset Management Limited provides independent aviation consultancy, advisory solutions, and technical services across a broad spectrum of engine types (5) Willis Engine Repair Center conducts maintenance repair and overhaul services on our owned engine portfolio and third-party assets in the USA and the UK (2) (3) (4) (5)
8 Scaling a Capital-Light Asset Management Platform Leveraging our industry-leading leasing and services platform to bring attractive returns to our partners and enhance enterprise value of WLFC (1) Does not include additional capacity at WLFC or Joint Ventures (2) Reflects committed capital as of December 31, 2025. (3) Leased Managed Assets are portfolios managed by WLFC but holds no equity investment in the assets (4) Investment partnership with Liberty Mutual Investments (5) Investment partnership with Blackstone Credit & Insurance Willis Aviation Capital WLFC 50/50 Joint Ventures $3B $626M $438M $600M(2) $1B+ (2) LMA(3) AUM: $4.1 B+(1) as of 12/31/2025 WLFC LMI(4) WLFC BX(5) $2.7B+ of deployed, committed and managed capital
9 A Unique Opportunity in Aviation (1) As represented by WLFC Portfolio of Leased Assets, Notes Receivable, Investments in Sales-type Leases, Maintenance Rights, Appraised Value of Managed Portfolios and Leased Assets in Joint Venture portfolios as of December 31, 2025 Pioneer and market leader with seasoned leadership team in the most desirable sector of commercial aviation Growing $4.1B (1) AUM portfolio of primarily modern aircraft engines servicing the most in-demand aircraft in the industry, diversified across OEMs, engine and aircraft type, lessee and geography Vertically integrated platform enables WLFC to provide liquidity, assets and reduced maintenance expenses to customers and extract maximum value from the portfolio Consistent track record of revenue, profitability and cash flow generation, with record results delivered in 2025 Strong balance sheet and a large, diverse pool of leading financial partners through WAC, enhancing enterprise value and liquidity Large pipeline provides significant go forward growth and investment opportunities Amplified aircraft and Engine OEM supply chain issues are a tailwind for leased engine demand
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11 Quarterly and Full Year Statements of Income 1
12 Consolidated — Quarterly and Full Year Statements of Income (unaudited) in (000s) Q1 2025 Q2 2025 Q3 2025 Q4 2025 YTD 2025 Lease Rent Revenue $ 67,739 $ 72,268 $ 76,552 $ 75,074 $ 291,633 Maintenance Reserve Revenue 54,859 50,743 76,054 50,324 231,980 Spare parts and equipment sales 18,240 30,354 5,394 41,495 95,483 Interest revenue 3,934 3,649 3,360 3,150 14,093 Gain on sale of leased equipment 4,437 27,582 16,134 5,872 54,025 Gain on sale of financial assets 378 - - - 378 Maintenance services revenue 5,586 8,031 3,636 8,239 25,492 Other revenue 2,559 2,875 2,259 9,464 17,157 Total Revenue $ 157,732 $ 195,502 $ 183,389 $ 193,618 $ 730,241 Depreciation and amortization expense 25,024 27,550 28,662 30,317 111,553 Cost of spare parts and equipment sales 15,323 28,102 6,684 42,162 92,271 Cost of maintenance services 5,329 8,621 5,135 8,833 27,918 Write-down of equipment 2,109 11,458 10,201 9,179 32,947 General and administrative 47,720 50,429 49,190 47,396 194,735 Technical expense 6,230 7,508 8,352 9,294 31,384 Net finance costs 32,094 33,569 37,140 32,338 135,141 Total Expenses $ 133,829 $ 167,237 $ 145,364 $ 179,519 $ 625,949 Income from Operations 23,903 28,265 38,025 14,099 104,292 Gain on sale of business - 42,950 - - 42,950 Income from Joint Ventures 1,351 3,082 5,192 3,740 13,365 Income Before Income Taxes $ 25,254 $ 74,297 $ 43,217 $ 17,839 $ 160,607 Income tax expense 8,385 13,920 18,893 5,651 46,849 Net Income $ 16,869 $ 60,377 $ 24,324 $ 12,188 $ 113,758
13 Consolidated Balance Sheets 2
14 Consolidated Balance Sheets in (000s) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Cash and cash equivalents $ 16,441 $ 9,110 Restricted cash 530,500 123,392 Equipment held for operating lease, less accumulated depreciation 2,801,683 2,635,910 Maintenance rights 30,632 31,134 Equipment held for sale 20,509 12,269 Spare parts inventory 56,577 72,150 Property, equipment & furnishings, less accumulated depreciation 73,835 48,061 Intangible assets, net 271 2,929 All Other Assets 405,867 362,241 Total Assets $ 3,936,315 $ 3,297,196 Debt, net 2,700,338 2,264,552 All Other Liabilities 510,439 420,184 Total Liabilities $ 3,210,777 $ 2,684,736 Redeemable preferred stock ($0.01 par value) 63,401 63,122 Total shareholders’ equity $ 662,137 $ 549,338 Total liabilities, redeemable preferred stock and shareholders’ equity $ 3,936,315 $ 3,297,196
15 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures 3
16 Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (unaudited)(1) FY 2025 and FY 2024 (1) We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to common shareholders, excluding (i) income tax expense, (ii) interest expense, (iii) preferred stock dividends/costs, (iv) loss on debt extinguishment, (v) depreciation and amortization expense, (vi) stock compensation expense, (vii) write-down of equipment, (viii) acquisition, financing and divestitures related expenses, and (ix) other items not indicative of our ongoing operating performance in (000s) FY 2025 FY 2024 Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 108,066 $ 104,378 Add: Income tax expense 46,849 44,033 Add: Interest expense 132,060 104,764 Add: Preferred stock dividends/costs 5,692 4,234 Add: Loss on debt extinguishment 3,081 --- Add: Depreciation and amortization expense 111,553 92,460 Add: Stock compensation expense (2) 44,566 29,247 Add: Write-down of equipment 32,947 11,228 Add: Acquisition, financing and divestitures related expenses 3,495 1,449 (Less) Add: Other (3) (29,197) 1,881 Adjusted EBITDA: $ 459,112 $ 393,674 (2) In 2025, upon the resignation of our former General Counsel, $5.3 million of stock compensation expense relates to the acceleration of vesting of shares. (3) In 2025, the Company recognized $43.0 million in relation to the gain on sale of the Bridgend Asset Management Limited business. In 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized $13.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively, in non-recurring project expenses associated with the sustainable aviation fuels project.
FAQ
How did Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) perform financially in 2025?
Willis Lease Finance Corporation delivered record 2025 results, with total revenue of $730.2 million, up 28.3% from 2024. Pre-tax income reached $160.6 million and net income attributable to common shareholders rose 3.5% to $108.1 million, reflecting broad-based business strength.
What drove revenue growth for Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) in 2025?
Revenue growth was driven by higher lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues plus a surge in spare parts and equipment sales. Total revenue increased to $730.2 million, up 28.3%, supported by strong aviation market demand and greater utilization of the company’s engine portfolio.
How much did WLFC’s Adjusted EBITDA and net income grow in 2025?
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $459.1 million in 2025, up 16.6% from 2024. Net income attributable to common shareholders grew 3.5% to $108.1 million. These gains reflect improved operating performance, higher utilization and contributions from asset sales and business divestiture proceeds.
What was Willis Lease Finance Corporation’s portfolio size at year-end 2025?
As of December 31, 2025, WLFC’s lease portfolio totaled $2,988.9 million, including $2,801.7 million of equipment held for operating lease. The portfolio represented 363 engines, 20 aircraft, one marine vessel and other leased parts and equipment, highlighting significant operating scale.
How strong was WLFC’s asset base and equity position at the end of 2025?
Total assets reached $3,936.3 million at December 31, 2025, up from $3,297.2 million a year earlier. Shareholders’ equity increased to $662.1 million, and the company cited an 18% return on equity, underscoring enhanced scale and capital strength.
What utilization and operating metrics did WLFC report for 2025?
WLFC reported average portfolio utilization of 84.9% for 2025, compared with 82.9% previously. The company also noted over a 1% on-lease rental factor and highlighted strong demand for spare parts and maintenance services supporting its leasing and services platform.
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Rental & Leasing Services
Wholesale-machinery, Equipment & Supplies
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