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# Willis Lease Finance Prices $392.9M Fixed-Rate Notes

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An update from Willis Lease Finance ( (WLFC) ) is now available.

On December 11, 2025, Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced the pricing of $392.9 million in fixed-rate notes through its subsidiary, Willis Engine Structured Trust IX. The notes, secured by a portfolio of 47 aircraft engines and two airframes, are part of an offering expected to close on December 23, 2025, subject to customary conditions. The issuance aims to bolster the company’s financial operations, but the notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, limiting their sale to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons.

The most recent analyst rating on (WLFC) stock is a Buy with a $140.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Willis Lease Finance stock, see the WLFC Stock Forecast page.

**Spark’s Take on WLFC Stock**

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WLFC is a Outperform.

Willis Lease Finance’s strong earnings call performance and undervaluation are significant positives. However, technical indicators suggest bearish trends, and financial performance is mixed due to high leverage and negative free cash flow. The overall score reflects these strengths and risks.

To see Spark’s full report on WLFC stock, click here.

**More about Willis Lease Finance**

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) is a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and a global provider of aviation services. The company leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers worldwide. WLFC’s services are integrated with engine and aircraft trading, engine lease pools, asset management, and various end-of-life solutions for engines and aviation materials.

**Average Trading Volume:** 55,917

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy

**Current Market Cap:** $917.8M

For a thorough assessment of WLFC stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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