Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC)

About Willis Lease Finance Corp

Willis Lease Finance Corp, with its subsidiaries, is a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines. The company has two reportable business segments, which include Leasing and Related Operations and Spare Parts Sales. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Leasing and Related Operations segment, which involves acquiring and leasing, under operating leases, commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, and other aircraft equipment and the selective purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines, aircraft equipment, and other related businesses. Geographically, the company derives maximum Lease rent revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding India), India, South America, Canada, Central America, and the Middle East.

Institutional ownership

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 170 institutions reported holding WLFC, with 4.1 million shares worth $930.7 million in aggregate. The largest reported holder was M3f, with 661,998 shares worth $151.5 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.

Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.

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