Willis Lease Finance stock fell 4.46 percent on October 2 2026

Published on 10/04/2026 at 22:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Willis Lease Finance stock completed a USD 35 million preferred placement on September 29, while second-quarter operating income rose 20.2 percent. Revenue reached USD 194.0 million, and four analysts list a Moderate Buy consensus.

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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (ISIN US9706461053) fell 4.46 percent to USD 45.67 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026, leaving the stock 43.98 percent below its 52-week high of USD 81.54. The company completed a USD 35 million preferred stock placement with Development Bank of Japan on September 29, according to the SEC.

DBJ capital strengthens the platform

The transaction covered 1,750,000 Series B preferred shares priced at USD 20.00 each. The securities carry an 8.09 percent annual dividend and rank senior to common stock, giving WLFC additional preferred capital while adding a fixed distribution obligation.

The deal follows a September 16 agreement and supports the companys global aviation services expansion, including its planned Willis Engine Repair Center in Johor, Malaysia. For common shareholders, the key issue is how effectively the new capital supports asset growth without offsetting the benefit through higher financing costs.

Operating income rises as earnings reset

In the quarter ended June 30, 2026, operating income rose 20.2 percent to USD 34.0 million, while lease rent revenue increased 6.7 percent to USD 77.1 million, according to Yahoo Finance.

The comparison is less favorable for total earnings. Net income attributable to common shareholders fell 51.2 percent to USD 28.7 million, and diluted earnings per share declined from USD 2.81 to USD 1.31, partly because the prior-year quarter included a USD 43.0 million gain from the BAML business sale. Assets under management grew 21 percent year over year to USD 4.4 billion, showing the expansion of WLFCs fee-based aviation platform alongside the weaker quarterly earnings comparison.

Analyst target remains above the stock

MarketBeat lists a Moderate Buy consensus from 4 analysts, with a USD 75.50 average target, a USD 71.00 low target and a USD 80.00 high target. The average target lies 65.3 percent above the October 2 price, while the stocks USD 45.67 close was near the lower end of its USD 38.00 to USD 81.54 52-week range.

WLFC stock closed at USD 45.67

Willis Lease Finance stock closed at USD 45.67 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026, with 306,285 shares traded and a market capitalization of USD 965.0 million.