Willis Lease (WLFC) Q2 Revenue Jumps 29%
Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ:WLFC), a global leader in aviation engine leasing and related services, delivered record-setting results in its Q2 2025 earnings release on August 5, 2025. The company reported GAAP revenue of $195.5 million, up 29.4% from the prior year period and well ahead of the $134.0 million GAAP consensus estimate. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) (GAAP) reached $8.43, eclipsing analyst forecasts of $2.57 (GAAP). This beat was powered by recurring growth in leasing, strong asset management, and significant one-time gains from the sale of a consultancy business and asset sales. Overall, the quarter marked the company's best-ever performance, though a significant share of the surge resulted from non-recurring items instead of higher ongoing operating margins.
Source: Analyst estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet.
Willis Lease Finance specializes in leasing commercial jet engines and offering services like parts sales and maintenance management to airlines worldwide. Its core business comes from providing access to in-demand, often expensive aircraft engines through operating leases rather than outright ownership -- a model that helps airlines manage costs and avoid large capital outlays. Beyond leasing, the company generates recurring revenue from maintenance reserve contracts, spare parts sales, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services.
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