WLFC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.8% Yield

WLFC has a dividend yield of 0.8% and paid 1.55 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.79%
Payout Ratio 9.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -48.89%
Consistency Lifetime 82.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.65%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 1.00%
Ex-Dividend in 4 days: Buy before Feb 11, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
RXL 12,301 M 4.76% 10.8%
SIX3 3,732 M 4.69% 5.86%
MSM 5,088 M 4.07% 4.81%
WSO 15,723 M 2.83% 5.42%
FAST 49,780 M 2.10% 5.32%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SIX3 3,732 M 172% 80.1%
INTR 4,107 M 167% 100%
AER 25,616 M 44.0% 18.0%
RXL 12,301 M 27.1% 65.8%
WSO 15,723 M 11.3% 95.3%

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WLFC Dividend History: Last 8 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-11 2026-02-11 2026-02-20 0.4 0% N/A
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-11-26 Quarterly 0.4 60% 0.31%
2025-08-12 2025-08-12 2025-08-21 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.17%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-05-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.17%
2025-02-12 2025-02-12 2025-02-21 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.13%
2024-11-12 2024-11-12 2024-11-21 Quarterly 0.25 -75% 0.12%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-08-21 Quarterly 1 0% 1.09%
2024-05-30 2024-05-30 2024-06-07 Other 1 0% 1.56%

WLFC Dividend FAQ

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) and its subsidiaries lease and service commercial aircraft, engines, and related equipment worldwide, operating through a Leasing & Related Operations segment and a Spare Parts Sales segment. The firm acquires, leases, and manages aircraft assets while also buying, refurbishing, and reselling aftermarket engine parts, whole engines, and other components, serving airlines and MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) providers.

What is the Dividend Yield of WLFC?

As of February 2026, WLFC`s dividend yield is 0.79%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.55 USD by the current share price of 193.75.

Does WLFC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WLFC paid a dividend of 1.55 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-11 and the payout was 0.4 USD.

How often does WLFC pay dividends?

WLFC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WLFC has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-11.

WLFC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WLFC for the next 4 payments are between 0.081 (-79.8%) and 0.262 (-34.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will WLFC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) is 2026-02-11.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WLFC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) is 2026-02-11.

What is the Dividend Growth of WLFC?

WLFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -48.9% per year.
Negative growth: WLFC's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of WLFC?

WLFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.65%. If you bought WLFC's shares at 33.32 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.55 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.65% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WLFC?

WLFC Payout Consistency is 82.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Willis Lease Finance has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WLFC have a good Dividend Yield?

WLFC`s 0.79% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WLFC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WLFC is 9.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WLFC?

WLFC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WLFC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WLFC's Outstanding Shares?

Willis Lease Finance's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 3.54% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has WLFC ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1995 3,200,000
1996 5,555,600 +73.61%
1997 7,826,100 +40.87%
1998 7,567,600 -3.3%
1999 7,484,000 -1.1%
2000 7,403,000 -1.08%
2001 8,854,000 +19.6%
2002 8,875,000 +0.24%
2003 9,161,000 +3.22%
2004 9,401,000 +2.62%
2005 9,622,000 +2.35%
2006 8,014,000 -16.71%
2007 8,785,000 +9.62%
2008 8,675,000 -1.25%
2009 9,303,000 +7.24%
2010 9,048,000 -2.74%
2011 8,756,000 -3.23%
2012 8,525,000 -2.64%
2013 8,084,000 -5.17%
2014 8,037,000 -0.58%
2015 7,865,000 -2.14%
2016 6,275,000 -20.22%
2017 6,201,000 -1.18%
2018 5,939,000 -4.23%
2019 6,099,000 +2.69%
2020 5,988,000 -1.82%
2021 6,304,000 +5.28%
2022 6,379,000 +1.19%
2023 6,559,000 +2.82%
2024 6,983,000 +6.46%
2025 7,031,000 +0.69%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38