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Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC)
NASDAQ:WLFC
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Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
May 01, 2025
TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)
Consensus EPS Forecast
4.01
Last Year’s EPS
3
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Mar 10, 2025
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% Change Since: -10.97%
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Next Earnings Date:May 01, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlights a strong financial performance for Willis Lease Finance Corporation in 2024, with record revenues and growth driven by the core leasing business and innovative financing strategies. However, challenges such as increased net finance costs, higher G&A expenses, and equipment write-downs were also acknowledged.
Company Guidance
During the Willis Lease Finance Corporation Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call, management provided guidance reflecting a robust financial outlook for the company. They reported a record return on equity of 21% for the year, with total revenues of $569.2 million and a pre-tax income of $152.6 million. The company executed significant capital returns to shareholders, including a third consecutive $0.25 per share quarterly dividend. Willis Lease Finance acquired nearly $1 billion in engines and aircraft in 2024, focusing on modernizing their portfolio with 35% current and 65% future technology assets. The company's leverage at year-end was 3.48 times, slightly up from the previous quarter, while cash flow from operations grew by 23.8% to $284.4 million. Management highlighted their strategy of maintaining a strong balance between supporting shareholder returns and achieving growth and leverage targets, supported by strategic financings such as the industry's first engine warehouse financing and an expanded revolving credit facility.
Record-Breaking Revenue and Growth
2024 was the strongest year for Willis Lease Finance Corporation as a publicly traded company, with total revenues of $569.2 million and pre-tax income of $152.6 million, representing a 127% increase in earnings before tax compared to the prior year.
Strong Performance of Core Leasing Business
The core leasing business achieved a total portfolio size of $2.87 billion by year-end 2024, with core lease rent revenues of $238.2 million and interest revenues of $11.7 million.
Successful Capital Deployment
In 2024, WLFC acquired nearly $1 billion in engines and aircraft, with 35% being current technology assets and 65% future technology assets.
Innovative Financing and Capital Structure
The company completed its third JOLCO financing, the industry's first-ever engine warehouse financing for $500 million, and expanded its credit facility to a new five-year $1 billion revolving credit facility.
Dividend Payments and Shareholder Returns
WLFC paid a third consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share in February 2025, along with a one-time special dividend of $1 per share in the second quarter of 2024.
New Constant Thrust Deal
Signed a new constant thrust deal for more than 20 CFM56-7B engines, providing significant savings for the customer and deploying a meaningful amount of capital.
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Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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WLFC Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
May 01, 20252025 (Q1)
4.01 / -
2.997
Mar 10, 20252024 (Q4)
1.89 / 2.81
1.5383.66% (+1.28)
Nov 04, 20242024 (Q3)
- / 3.46
2.13162.37% (+1.33)
Aug 01, 20242024 (Q2)
- / 6.21
2.015207.99% (+4.19)
May 02, 20242024 (Q1)
- / 3.00
0.553441.95% (+2.44)
Mar 13, 20242023 (Q4)
- / 1.53
2.117-27.73% (-0.59)
Nov 03, 20232023 (Q3)
- / 2.13
0.885140.79% (+1.25)
Aug 03, 20232023 (Q2)
- / 2.02
0.813147.85% (+1.20)
May 04, 20232023 (Q1)
- / 0.55
-3.701114.94% (+4.25)
Mar 09, 20232022 (Q4)
- / 2.12
0.1431380.42% (+1.97)
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WLFC Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Mar 10, 2025$183.05$152.01-16.96%
Nov 04, 2024$183.78$183.33-0.24%
Aug 01, 2024$85.84$102.07+18.91%
May 02, 2024$47.83$51.23+7.11%
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FAQ

When does Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) report earnings?
Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) is schdueled to report earning on May 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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          WLFC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 4.01.
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