Latest Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC) Headlines
Uptrend Call Working As Willis Lease Finance Stock Rises 12.1% (WLFC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Mar 12, 11:23AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on February 11th, 2014 at $17.93. In approximately 4 weeks, Willis Lease Finance has returned 12.08% as of today's recent price of $20.09.
Strong Fourth Quarter Propels Willis Lease Finance to $15.6 Million Profit in 2013
GlobeNewswire - Mon Mar 03, 8:00AM CST
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today reported 2013 net income attributable to common shareholders of $15.6 million, or $1.89 per diluted share. Fourth quarter net income attributable to common shareholders was $6.6 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, fueled by 12.9% growth in lease rent revenue due to improved utilization and a larger lease portfolio, which contributed to 18.9% overall growth in total revenue.
Willis Lease Finance Reports Engine Leasing Activity in December 2013 Reaches New High
GlobeNewswire - Thu Jan 16, 10:42AM CST
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today reported it closed 2013 with one of the strongest months of new leasing activity in the company's history.
Willis Lease Finance Has Returned 25.8% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (WLFC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Dec 06, 11:15AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on July 1st, 2013 at $14.23. In approximately 5 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 25.76% as of today's recent price of $17.89.
Willis Lease Finance Up 24.7% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (WLFC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Nov 21, 9:40AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on July 1st, 2013 at $14.23. In approximately 5 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 24.71% as of today's recent price of $17.74.
Willis Lease Finance Reports YTD Net Income of $9.1 million, or $1.09 Per Share; Leasing Utilization Reaches 31 Month High of 88%
GlobeNewswire - Thu Nov 07, 3:15PM CST
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today reported net income attributable to common shareholders was $9.1 million, or $1.09 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2013, compared to a loss of $3.0 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2012. A significant improvement in portfolio utilization in the current quarter was overshadowed by asset write-downs and engine repair expenses. In the current quarter, a loss of $2.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, was recorded compared to a loss of $8.0 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, in the third quarter a year ago. A year ago, the same quarter's results were impacted by a $15.4 million charge for extinguishment of debt and derivatives termination related to the successful closing of the WEST II ABS financing.
24.1% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Willis Lease Finance Call (WLFC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Nov 06, 4:54PM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on July 1st, 2013 at $14.23. In approximately 4 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 24.15% as of today's recent price of $17.66.
Willis Lease Launches Total Aftermarket Support Solution; Forms Aviation Materials and Services Subsidiary
GlobeNewswire - Wed Nov 06, 4:00PM CST
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today announced the launch of Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. ("WASI"), a new wholly-owned subsidiary which will provide 'end-of-life' solutions for aviation materials and services related to aircraft engines. In conjunction with the formation of WASI, Willis Lease acquired most of the assets and hired the team of professionals from JT-Power, LLC ("JT-Power"), a leader in supplying aftermarket material and services to the aviation industry. The new subsidiary will be based in the former JT-Power facility in Boynton Beach, Florida.
Shares of WLFC Up 23.0% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Oct 30, 11:03AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on July 1st, 2013 at $14.23. In approximately 4 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 23.02% as of today's recent price of $17.50.
Willis Lease Finance Has Returned 14.2% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (WLFC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Oct 16, 9:21AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on July 1st, 2013 at $14.23. In approximately 4 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 14.24% as of today's recent price of $16.25.
Willis Lease Finance Earns $9.7 Million or $1.17 per Share in Second Quarter
GlobeNewswire - Tue Aug 06, 8:00AM CDT
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today reported earnings of $9.7 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, in the second quarter ended June 30, 2013, compared to $1.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share in the preceding quarter and $2.4 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the second quarter a year ago. For the first six months of 2013, net income attributable to common shareholders was $11.3 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, compared to $5.0 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2012.
Shares of WLFC Down 17.5% Since Downtrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jun 21, 9:24AM CDT
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on April 10th, 2013 at $14.34. In approximately 2 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 17.50% as of today's recent price of $11.83.
Willis Lease Finance Further Expands Revolving Credit Facility to $450 Million
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jun 19, 3:53PM CDT
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor, today announced that it increased its revolving credit facility to $450 million from $430 million. The credit facility is available to Willis Lease on a revolving basis through November 2016. This and other credit facilities support the company and its subsidiaries in financing its lease portfolio, which stood at over $1 billion as of March31, 2013.
Gerard Laviec Retires from Willis Lease Board of Directors
GlobeNewswire - Fri May 31, 5:14PM CDT
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today announced Gerard Laviec, age 73, former President and Chief Executive Officer of CFM International, is retiring from the Willis Board after eleven years of service.
Willis Lease Finance Earns $1.6 Million or $0.19 Per Share in First Quarter of 2013
GlobeNewswire - Mon May 06, 8:00AM CDT
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today reported earnings of $1.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to $2.5 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the like quarter a year ago, with the drop in earnings primarily due to reduced gains on the sale of leased equipment. In the fourth quarter of 2012, Willis Lease recorded a loss of $0.8 million or $0.09 per diluted share, after absorbing a $2.8 million charge related to preferred share issuance costs incurred in a prior period resulting from the redemption of its Series A Preferred shares.
13.5% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Willis Lease Finance Call (WLFC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Apr 05, 9:37AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on October 8th, 2012 at $13.05. In approximately 6 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 13.45% as of today's recent price of $14.80.
Uptrend Call Working As Willis Lease Finance Stock Rises 12.1% (WLFC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Mar 12, 11:23AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on February 11th, 2014 at $17.93. In approximately 4 weeks, Willis Lease Finance has returned 12.08% as of today's recent price of $20.09.
Strong Fourth Quarter Propels Willis Lease Finance to $15.6 Million Profit in 2013
GlobeNewswire - Mon Mar 03, 8:00AM CST
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today reported 2013 net income attributable to common shareholders of $15.6 million, or $1.89 per diluted share. Fourth quarter net income attributable to common shareholders was $6.6 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, fueled by 12.9% growth in lease rent revenue due to improved utilization and a larger lease portfolio, which contributed to 18.9% overall growth in total revenue.
Willis Lease Finance Reports Engine Leasing Activity in December 2013 Reaches New High
GlobeNewswire - Thu Jan 16, 10:42AM CST
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today reported it closed 2013 with one of the strongest months of new leasing activity in the company's history.
Willis Lease Finance Has Returned 25.8% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (WLFC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Dec 06, 11:15AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on July 1st, 2013 at $14.23. In approximately 5 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 25.76% as of today's recent price of $17.89.
Willis Lease Finance Up 24.7% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (WLFC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Nov 21, 9:40AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on July 1st, 2013 at $14.23. In approximately 5 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 24.71% as of today's recent price of $17.74.
Willis Lease Finance Reports YTD Net Income of $9.1 million, or $1.09 Per Share; Leasing Utilization Reaches 31 Month High of 88%
GlobeNewswire - Thu Nov 07, 3:15PM CST
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today reported net income attributable to common shareholders was $9.1 million, or $1.09 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2013, compared to a loss of $3.0 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2012. A significant improvement in portfolio utilization in the current quarter was overshadowed by asset write-downs and engine repair expenses. In the current quarter, a loss of $2.2 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, was recorded compared to a loss of $8.0 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, in the third quarter a year ago. A year ago, the same quarter's results were impacted by a $15.4 million charge for extinguishment of debt and derivatives termination related to the successful closing of the WEST II ABS financing.
24.1% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Willis Lease Finance Call (WLFC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Nov 06, 4:54PM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on July 1st, 2013 at $14.23. In approximately 4 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 24.15% as of today's recent price of $17.66.
Willis Lease Launches Total Aftermarket Support Solution; Forms Aviation Materials and Services Subsidiary
GlobeNewswire - Wed Nov 06, 4:00PM CST
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today announced the launch of Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. ("WASI"), a new wholly-owned subsidiary which will provide 'end-of-life' solutions for aviation materials and services related to aircraft engines. In conjunction with the formation of WASI, Willis Lease acquired most of the assets and hired the team of professionals from JT-Power, LLC ("JT-Power"), a leader in supplying aftermarket material and services to the aviation industry. The new subsidiary will be based in the former JT-Power facility in Boynton Beach, Florida.
Shares of WLFC Up 23.0% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Oct 30, 11:03AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on July 1st, 2013 at $14.23. In approximately 4 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 23.02% as of today's recent price of $17.50.
Willis Lease Finance Has Returned 14.2% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (WLFC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Oct 16, 9:21AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on July 1st, 2013 at $14.23. In approximately 4 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 14.24% as of today's recent price of $16.25.
Willis Lease Finance Earns $9.7 Million or $1.17 per Share in Second Quarter
GlobeNewswire - Tue Aug 06, 8:00AM CDT
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today reported earnings of $9.7 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, in the second quarter ended June 30, 2013, compared to $1.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share in the preceding quarter and $2.4 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the second quarter a year ago. For the first six months of 2013, net income attributable to common shareholders was $11.3 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, compared to $5.0 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2012.
Shares of WLFC Down 17.5% Since Downtrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jun 21, 9:24AM CDT
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on April 10th, 2013 at $14.34. In approximately 2 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 17.50% as of today's recent price of $11.83.
Willis Lease Finance Further Expands Revolving Credit Facility to $450 Million
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jun 19, 3:53PM CDT
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor, today announced that it increased its revolving credit facility to $450 million from $430 million. The credit facility is available to Willis Lease on a revolving basis through November 2016. This and other credit facilities support the company and its subsidiaries in financing its lease portfolio, which stood at over $1 billion as of March31, 2013.
Gerard Laviec Retires from Willis Lease Board of Directors
GlobeNewswire - Fri May 31, 5:14PM CDT
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today announced Gerard Laviec, age 73, former President and Chief Executive Officer of CFM International, is retiring from the Willis Board after eleven years of service.
Willis Lease Finance Earns $1.6 Million or $0.19 Per Share in First Quarter of 2013
GlobeNewswire - Mon May 06, 8:00AM CDT
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:WLFC), the premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance sector, today reported earnings of $1.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, compared to $2.5 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the like quarter a year ago, with the drop in earnings primarily due to reduced gains on the sale of leased equipment. In the fourth quarter of 2012, Willis Lease recorded a loss of $0.8 million or $0.09 per diluted share, after absorbing a $2.8 million charge related to preferred share issuance costs incurred in a prior period resulting from the redemption of its Series A Preferred shares.
13.5% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Willis Lease Finance Call (WLFC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Apr 05, 9:37AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC) on October 8th, 2012 at $13.05. In approximately 6 months, Willis Lease Finance has returned 13.45% as of today's recent price of $14.80.
