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1 insider bought €3,735 of shares over the last 90 days, the latest filed 03 Aug 2026.
Willis Lease Finance Corp: what insiders have been doing
Headquartered in London, United States, Willis Lease Finance Corp belongs to the Banks sector and traces its origins to 2016. Filings by its managers are published through SEC (Form 4). Over the twelve months to 18 October 2026, 68 filings were filed, from 12 insiders.
Both sides are active: 1 purchase worth €3,735 and 43 sales worth €12.6M, from 1 insider and 5 insiders respectively. Sales outweigh purchases by €12.6M. A purchase on the market is a deliberate choice to commit personal money, which is why it draws more attention than a grant. The largest single trade was a sale of €880k by Flaherty Scott B., published on 15 September 2026, equal to 0.077% of the market capitalisation. Those buying include 1 finance chief.
For context, the typical company on the same exchange (median of 5,458 companies) published 22 filings over the same period, against 68 filings here. Looking back to 2016, when coverage begins, insiders filed 3 purchases and 182 sales. In its latest annual report filed with the SEC (10-K/A, fiscal year ended 31 December 2025), the company reported revenue of 730.2 m USD and net income of 113.8 m USD, with a dividend of 1.15 USD per share.
The last purchase on record was published on 3 August 2026, which is 76 days ago. Between a trade and the moment it shows up on SEC (Form 4), the median delay is 3 days. The legal deadline for a Form 4 is two business days after the transaction. Keep in mind that insiders sell for many reasons unrelated to the outlook, from tax bills to estate planning.
For comparison within the same sector, see the insider buying recorded at First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and BCB Bancorp Inc. Source: insider filings from SEC (Form 4). Past trades are no guide to future returns.
Insider Decl.
294
Thresholds
n/a
Buy Volume
€429,520
3 ops. · all time
Sell Volume
€33M
182 ops. · all time
Who traded when
BuySaleAustin Chandler Willis26 sales
Charles F. Willis IV24 sales
Scott B. Flaherty1 buy6 sales
Hole Brian Richard6 sales
Barrington Colm1 sale
Clifton Dameron1 sale
+2 other insiders
Since the insiders bought
- -46.6%Entry US$70.62 · Close 16 Oct 2026 US$37.71
- +8.3%Entry US$12.34 · Close at T+365 US$13.36
- +44.1%Entry US$5.89 · Close at T+365 US$8.49
Entry is the close on the day after publication, the first price a reader could act on. Prices in the listing currency. Past moves are not a forecast.
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Fundamental score
Ranked 8,817 of 24,148 companies
58.2
score / 100
Value54
Quality62
FCF yld-30%
Earn yld12%
EV/EBITDA8.9x
ROE13%
Gross mgn68%
Net mgn15%
Debt/EBITDA6.7x
Pillars2/3
Transparent value + quality ranking, distinct from the insider signal.
Financial data
as of FY 2025FY ended December 2025 · cache
US$37.61
Analyst consensus
2 analysts1.00/5
US$71.00Target US$75.50(+101%)US$80.00
Income statement
RevenueUS$730.2M
Gross profitUS$498.5M68% margin
EBITDAUS$405.7M56% margin
Net incomeUS$108.1M12.2% margin
Valuation
PER (trailing)9.5x
PER (forward)5.5x
P/Book1.2x
Beta0.73
Balance sheet & cash
Market capUS$898.9M
Total debtUS$2.7B
Free Cash Flow-US$272.4M
Debt / Equity303%
Profitability & ownership
ROE12.6%
ROA4.6%
% insiders54.1%
% institutions60.0%
Last declaration on 2 October 2026
Declarations294 total
1,420 shares@ US$47.800.0059% mcap5.4% of flowCommon StockSEC:0002070403-26-000015:0
2,979 shares@ US$56.180.013% mcap1.0% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001676532-26-000012:0
18,695 shares@ US$54.570.077% mcap6.1% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001676532-26-000012:1
8,326 shares@ US$53.560.034% mcap2.7% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001676532-26-000012:2
30,000 shares@ US$56.18100.0% of flowCommonSEC144:0001628280-26-061763
15,000 shares@ US$53.90430.061% mcap6.9% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-004074:0
11,287 shares@ US$54.49720.046% mcap1.0% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003969:0
113 shares@ US$56.050.0005% mcap0.0% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003969:1
15,600 shares@ US$55.11390.064% mcap1.4% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003969:2
1,100 shares@ US$54.78910.0045% mcap0.1% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003886:3
16,184 shares@ US$53.97720.065% mcap1.4% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003886:0
116 shares@ US$54.660.0005% mcap0.0% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003886:1
12,400 shares@ US$54.44120.051% mcap1.1% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003886:2
3,016 shares@ US$54.58760.012% mcap0.3% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003886:4
13,684 shares@ US$55.2320.057% mcap1.2% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003886:5
12,480 shares@ US$57.45760.054% mcap1.2% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003820:4
1,778 shares@ US$58.85320.0079% mcap0.2% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003820:2
6,485 shares@ US$56.610.028% mcap0.6% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003820:3
16,032 shares@ US$57.44850.070% mcap1.5% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003820:0
13,590 shares@ US$58.38240.060% mcap1.3% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003820:1
8,535 shares@ US$58.1920.038% mcap0.8% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003820:5
11,357 shares@ US$55.11370.047% mcap1.0% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003820:6
3,133 shares@ US$56.48120.013% mcap0.3% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003820:7
4,810 shares@ US$57.27010.021% mcap0.5% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000905148-26-003820:8
600,000 shares@ US$57.93222.63% mcap100.0% of flowCommonSEC144:0001628280-26-057514
25 of 294 declarations
About Willis Lease Finance Corp
Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) is a U.S.-based aviation asset specialist focused on leasing and related services for commercial aircraft engines. The company is listed on the NASDAQ market in the United States (United States) and serves airlines, engine manufacturers, maintenance providers and other aviation customers worldwide. Its business model combines spare engine leasing with asset trading, engine and aviation materials sales, asset management and end-of-life solutions for engines and related equipment.
Founded in 1985, Willis Lease Finance has built a niche position in the highly specialized spare engine leasing market. As disclosed in its annual report, the company managed a total portfolio of 277 engines, aircraft and related equipment for itself and for third parties as of December 31, 2024. The portfolio is concentrated in modern commercial jet engines, including products from CFM International, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce and International Aero Engines. These engines are used across Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer aircraft, which gives WLFC broad exposure to the global commercial fleet.
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The company operates through two reportable segments: Leasing and Related Operations, which accounts for the vast majority of consolidated revenue, and Spare Parts Sales. This second segment is powered by Willis Aero, a vertically integrated subsidiary that acquires or consigns engines and focuses on selling aircraft engine parts and materials. WLFC also runs Willis Asset Management, which provides engine management and consulting services to third parties. This integrated structure is strategically important because it allows the company to extract value across the full life cycle of aviation assets, from lease income to parts realization and asset redeployment.
Headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida, WLFC has a global footprint that includes operations and facilities in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, China, Singapore and India. Its filings indicate that roughly 66.3% of its on-lease engines, aircraft and related equipment by net book value were leased and operated internationally at year-end 2024, underscoring the company’s geographic diversification beyond the U.S. market.
From a competitive standpoint, WLFC operates in a demanding sector where it competes with aircraft engine manufacturers, aircraft and engine lessors, repair shops and aftermarket parts distributors. Its edge lies in technical expertise, asset management capabilities and the ability to offer airlines and MROs flexible, capital-efficient solutions for engine availability and fleet continuity. Among the most notable recent developments, the company announced in March 2025 a joint venture with Global Engine Maintenance to develop an engine test cell facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, addressing a shortage of testing capacity in North America. WLFC also pursued capital-markets financing activity in 2025, reflecting an active approach to funding and balance-sheet management.
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