Willis Lease Finance stock reports USD 35 million preferred deal
Published on 09/24/2026 at 15:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Willis Lease Finance stock was quoted at USD 54.38 on Nasdaq on September 23, 2026, while the aircraft lessor advanced a USD 35 million preferred stock financing announced on September 22, 2026. The transaction adds capital for global expansion while the latest quarter showed a sharper earnings comparison.
Preferred deal adds USD 35 million
According to GlobeNewswire on September 22, 2026, Willis Lease agreed to sell 1,750,000 shares of newly created Series B preferred stock to the Development Bank of Japan for USD 20.00 per share. The securities carry an 8.09 percent annual dividend, and closing is expected by the end of Q3 2026.
The agreement is also detailed in the company filing dated September 16, 2026, available through the SEC. The USD 35 million gross proceeds give Willis Lease additional funding capacity without changing the common stock quote used for this article.
Q2 earnings show a sharper contrast
According to Yahoo Finance, Q2 2026 net income attributable to common shareholders fell 51.2 percent year over year to USD 28.7 million. Diluted EPS declined from USD 2.81 to USD 1.31, making the financing announcement particularly relevant for investors assessing capital needs alongside operating performance.
The earnings comparison is not uniformly negative. The company reported adjusted EBITDA of USD 120.7 million for Q2 2026, up 4 percent year over year, according to the same report. That combination of lower attributable earnings and higher adjusted EBITDA puts the emphasis on financing structure, asset growth and the conversion of operating performance into common-stock earnings.
Nasdaq quote stays near the midpoint
Willis Lease Finance had a market capitalization of USD 1,149,816,756 on September 23, 2026. Its reference quote of USD 54.38 was down USD 0.51, or 0.93 percent, from USD 54.89, while the 52-week range stood at USD 38.00 to USD 81.54.
The stock therefore remained 33.31 percent below its 52-week high and 43.11 percent above its 52-week low. For investors, the key contrast is clear: the preferred placement brings USD 35 million of capital, while Q2 diluted EPS of USD 1.31 was 53.38 percent below the prior-year USD 2.81.
Willis Lease Finance at a glance
- Company: Willis Lease Finance Corporation
- Ticker: WLFC
- Trading venue: Nasdaq Global Market
- Price as of September 23, 2026: USD 54.38
- Market capitalization: USD 1,149,816,756 as of September 23, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 38.00-81.54 as of September 23, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Rental and Leasing Services
