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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) reported a decline in earnings per share (EPS) to $3.25 for the third quarter of 2025, down from $3.37 in the same quarter last year. Despite this, the company achieved total revenues of $183.4 million, a 25.4% increase from $146.2 million a year prior. Over the same period, WLFC’s share price fell 4.6%, against a S&P 500 index decline of 1.8%.
The company experienced notable growth in lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues, with lease rent reaching a record $76.6 million (up 17.9%) and maintenance reserve revenue escalating 52.8% to $76.1 million. Despite higher revenue, net income attributable to common shareholders decreased slightly to $22.9 million from $23.1 million due to increased expenses.
WLFC’s operational strength was highlighted by a portfolio utilization rate of 86%, up from 82.9% a year earlier. The company recorded gains on asset sales totaling $16.1 million, significantly up from $9.5 million in Q3 2024. High costs, including a 22.9% rise in general and administrative expenses, impacted overall profitability.
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