WLFC stock slips as market cap holds at $1.13 billion

WLFC stock closed at $53.42 on August 28, 2026, with a $1.13 billion market cap and 251,826 shares traded as investors wait for the latest reported earnings context.

Shares trade below the high

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (US96988D1090) closed at $53.42 on August 28, 2026, down $1.69 or 3.07%, while its market cap stood at $1.13 billion and volume reached 251,826 shares. The stock is still well below its 52-week high of $81.54 and above the 52-week low of $38.00.

The latest available earnings snapshot shows GAAP EPS of $1.31 and a $0.133 dividend, giving investors a fresh profit-and-income reference point from the most recent reported period. A forward EPS figure of 7.23 also appears in the same market snapshot, which keeps valuation attention on how much earnings power is already priced in.

What the numbers say

The comparison is sharp: the share price of $53.42 sits 34.5% below the 52-week high of $81.54, yet 40.9% above the 52-week low of $38.00. That gap matters more than a simple day move because it shows the stock is still trading in the upper half of its yearly range despite the latest pullback.

For WLFC, the next question is whether earnings momentum can keep pace with that valuation range. The current market cap of $1.13 billion and the $1.69 decline on August 28, 2026, give the setup a clear short-term reference point.

Business backdrop

Willis Lease Finance Corp. runs a lease-focused aviation model built around engines, parts, and services that can produce recurring cash flow when aircraft utilization stays strong. That structure makes the company sensitive to fleet demand, maintenance timing, and lease-rate discipline.

The business mix also helps explain why investors track both income generation and balance-sheet strength rather than only headline sales. With GAAP EPS at $1.31 in the latest cited snapshot, the earnings base remains central to the stock story.

Price level

WLFC stock closed at $53.42 on August 28, 2026, in New York trading. The move leaves the shares below the year high but still far above the year low, with a market cap of $1.13 billion supporting the current setup.

Fact box

Company: Willis Lease Finance Corporation

ISIN: US96988D1090

Ticker: WLFC

Exchange: Nasdaq

Price (as of August 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $53.42 USD

Market cap: $1.13 billion (as of August 31, 2026)

Sector / Industry: Financials / Specialty Finance

Index membership: Russell 2000

More on WLFC stock

Willis Lease Finance Corporation's aviation leasing model centers on engines, parts, and services for airlines and maintenance providers.