WLFC

In the past six months, Willis Lease Finance Corp. experienced several stock-related events: a 3-for-1 forward stock split in July 2026; an agreement to acquire aviation assets from WNG Capital for approximately $379.3 million on July 10, 2026; the acquisition of 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines on August 25, 2026; and the announcement on August 27, 2026, of a new Willis Engine Repair Center in Malaysia. The company also launched new investment fund partnerships with Liberty Mutual and Blackstone Credit in early 2026 and entered into a $35 million preferred stock purchase agreement with the Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) in September 2026, which was completed by month-end. Insider trading activity included CFO Scott Flaherty selling 30,000 shares in September 2026 and Clifton Dameron returning 1,420 shares for tax withholding on October 2, 2026, with insiders selling significantly more stock than they bought in the past three months. The stock saw a largest daily move of +17% on May 5, 2026, and a 1-month change of -23.8% from September 4 to October 5, 2026. Q2 2026 financial results, reported around August 8, 2026, showed a 1% decline in revenue, decreased maintenance reserves, and a utilization rate drop from 87% to 85% year-over-year, though leasing revenue grew by 7% and management fees increased by 113%, while parts sales decreased by 30%.