WLFC
Willis Lease Finance
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Industrials
- NASDAQ: WLFC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 11, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.7%
Payout ratio: 8.5%
Willis Lease Finance's most recent dividend of $0.133 per share was on May 11, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.48 per share represents a current dividend yield of 0.7%.
WLFC dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Willis Lease Finance Dividend yield
Willis Lease Finance's dividend yield of 0.7% is lower than the Industrials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Industrials sector average of 1.46%, Willis Lease Finance's dividend yield is 52% lower.
WLFC Dividend history
Willis Lease Finance has a history of paying dividends since 2024. Our records of WLFC show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 45% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 44% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 0.6%.
Willis Lease Finance Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | $0.133 | 0.67% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $0.133 | 0.64% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.133 | 0.92% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.083 | 0.62% |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.083 | 0.71% |
| Feb 12, 2025 | $0.083 | 0.9% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.083 | 0.73% |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.083 | 1.36% |
| May 30, 2024 | $0.333 | 1.51% |
Willis Lease Finance dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Willis Lease Finance's payout ratio of 8.5% is below the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 32.8%, Willis Lease Finance's payout ratio is 74% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WLFC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| AER Aercap Holdings N.V. | 0.89% | $1.34 | 5.7% |
| WLFC Willis Lease Finance Corp | 0.7% | $0.48 | 8.5% |
| GE General Electric Co | 0.47% | $1.66 | 19.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Willis Lease Finance pay a dividend?
Yes, Willis Lease Finance has been paying dividends for the last two years.
When was WLFC's last dividend?
Willis Lease Finance's last regular dividend was on May 11, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.133 per share.
How much dividend does Willis Lease Finance pay (per share)?
WLFC's annualized dividend per share is $0.48.
What is Willis Lease Finance's dividend yield?
Willis Lease Finance's current dividend yield is 0.7%.
How often does Willis Lease Finance pay dividends?
Willis Lease Finance has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Willis Lease Finance's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Willis Lease Finance is 8.5%.
Does Willis Lease Finance pay a good dividend?
Willis Lease Finance's dividend yield is less than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.