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WLFC WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP SEC Filings & Insider Trading Activity 2026

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WLFC at a glance

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC, SEC CIK 1018164) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 10, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 4, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 30, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as October 2, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.

  • For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) reported revenue of $730.2 million (up 28.3% from FY2024) and net income of $113.8 million. Diluted EPS was $15.39.
  • As of June 30, 2026, 30 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) shares worth $415.9 million in 13F-HR filings.
  • The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by Flaherty Scott B. on September 15, 2026 of 8,326 shares at $53.56 per share.
  • In the last 90 days, WLFC insiders reported 1 open-market purchase ($4K) and 26 open-market sales ($12.3M) on Form 4, a net sale of $12.3M.

Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).

Revenue · FY2025
$730.2M
+28.3% vs prior year
Insiders · 90 days
1 buy · 26 sells
Net −$12.3M
13F holders
30 funds
$415.9M · +4 vs prior quarter
Latest 8-K
Sep 30, 2026
Item 5.03

AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis

Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026

Risk Factors

  • No risk-factors section provided; supplied text covers Items 2–6 rather than quarterly risk disclosures
  • New convertible debt: 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 issued May 18, 2026
  • Revolving credit facility amended May 18, 2026, creating potential covenant and refinancing exposure
  • Executive Chairman trading plan permits sales of up to 600,000 shares through November 30, 2026
  • Repurchase authorization retains $39.595 million capacity through December 31, 2026

AI summary of the WLFC 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K

AI 8-K Current Report Analysis

The most recent material events, by 8-K item

Filed Sep 30, 2026Full analysis →

Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1

  • September 16, 2024 Series A preferred-stock designation nullified due to signer-name and prior-filing-date errors
  • September 17, 2024 amended Series A designation remains valid and unaffected

Item 5.03: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws

  • DBJ purchased 1,750,000 Series B preferred shares for $35 million at $20 per share
  • Series B pays an 8.09% annual dividend, creating approximately $2.8 million in annual preferred dividends before the split
Filed Sep 22, 2026Full analysis →

Item 5.03: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws

  • Series B Preferred Stock private placement relying on Securities Act Section 4(a)(2) exemption
  • DBJ representations supported the exemption, with no general solicitation or advertising

Item 3.02: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

  • Private placement to DBJ: 1.75 million Series B preferred shares at $20 per share
  • Expected gross proceeds of approximately $35 million before offering fees and expenses
Filed Sep 8, 2026Full analysis →

Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure

  • CEO Austin C. Willis scheduled to present at Deutsche Bank’s 16th Annual Aviation Forum on September 8, 2026
  • Investor presentation furnished under Regulation FD and attached as Exhibit 99.1

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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)

Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners

InsiderTypeDatePrice
Dameron CliftonFOct 1, 2026$47.80
Flaherty Scott B.SellSep 15, 2026$53.56
Flaherty Scott B.SellSep 14, 2026$54.57
Flaherty Scott B.SellSep 11, 2026$56.18
Willis Austin ChandlerSellSep 1, 2026$53.90
WILLIS CHARLES F IVSellAug 31, 2026$52.95
WILLIS CHARLES F IVSellAug 26, 2026$55.11
WILLIS CHARLES F IVSellAug 25, 2026$56.05

Financial Summary
XBRL

Annual financial summary from SEC XBRL data
MetricFY2023FY2024FY2025
Profitability
Revenue-$569.2M$730.2M
Operating Income-$144.4M$104.3M
Net Income$43.8M$108.6M$113.8M
Op. Margin-25.4%14.3%
Net Margin-19.1%15.6%
Balance Sheet
Total Assets$2.7B$3.3B$3.9B
Equity-$549.3M$662.1M
ROE-19.8%17.2%
Per Share
EPS$6.23$15.34$15.39
Cash Flow
Operating CF-$284.4M$283.2M
CapEx$5.1M$15.6M$31.1M

Source: XBRL data in WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →

13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend

Latest: Q2 2026

Aggregate WLFC share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.

Quarterly totals table
WLFC shares held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter
QuarterFundsTotal value
Q2 202630$415.9M
Q1 202626$269.3M
Q4 202524$207.6M
Q3 202523$225.7M
Q2 202523$239.9M
Q1 202520$186.9M
Q4 202416$211.4M
Q3 202413$126.1M
Position changes: Q1 2026 → Q2 2026
Top Buyers
Top Sellers
Closed Positions
None this quarter.

Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 175 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work

WLFC filing archive

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Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4

FormFiling dateAnalysisSEC
4Oct 2, 2026--
8-KSep 30, 2026Analysis-
8-KSep 22, 2026Analysis-
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8-KSep 8, 2026Analysis-
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4Sep 2, 2026--
4Aug 27, 2026--
8-KAug 25, 2026Analysis-
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4Aug 19, 2026--
4Aug 17, 2026--
8-KAug 6, 2026Analysis-
4Aug 5, 2026--
10-QAug 4, 2026Analysis
8-KAug 4, 2026Analysis-
4Aug 3, 2026--
8-KJul 30, 2026Analysis-
8-KJul 21, 2026Analysis-
8-KJul 17, 2026Analysis-
8-KJul 14, 2026Analysis-
8-KJul 10, 2026Analysis-
4Jul 6, 2026--
8-KJun 23, 2026Analysis-
4May 28, 2026-

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WLFC SEC filings: frequently asked questions

Are WLFC insiders buying or selling?

In the last 90 days, WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) officers, directors and 10% owners reported 1 open-market purchase worth $4,302 by 1 insider and 26 open-market sales worth $12.3 million by 4 insiders on Form 4, a net sale of $12.3 million. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.

Which institutions hold WLFC stock?

As of June 30, 2026, the largest WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were Dimensional Fund Advisors ($125.5 million), BlackRock ($68.9 million), Renaissance Technologies LLC ($45.2 million), Two Sigma Investments ($44.0 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($29.6 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.

What was WLFC's revenue in fiscal year 2025?

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) reported revenue of $730.2 million (up 28.3% from FY2024) and net income of $113.8 million. Diluted EPS was $15.39. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.

What did WLFC report in its latest 8-K?

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) filed an 8-K on September 30, 2026 reporting Item 5.03 (Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws). September 16, 2024 Series A preferred-stock designation nullified due to signer-name and prior-filing-date errors.

What are the latest WLFC SEC filings?

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 10, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 4, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 30, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on October 2, 2026.

What is WLFC's SEC CIK number?

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 1018164. EDGAR lists every WLFC filing under that number.

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