Insider Trading March 27, 2026

Willis Lease Executive Chairman Disposes $2.74M in Company Stock

Charles F. Willis IV sold 15,031 shares over three days as WLFC shares trade below assessed Fair Value

By Hana Yamamoto WLFC
Willis Lease Executive Chairman Disposes $2.74M in Company Stock
WLFC

Charles F. Willis IV, executive chairman of Willis Lease Finance Corp, sold 15,031 shares of company common stock between March 25 and March 27, 2026, generating roughly $2.74 million in proceeds. The transactions span prices from $168.023 to $177.567. The stock has dipped modestly over the past week, while external analysis cited in company research still places the shares below their Fair Value. Separately, Willis Lease reported a mixed fourth-quarter performance and a research firm raised its price target despite an earnings miss.

Key Points

  • Charles F. Willis IV sold 15,031 WLFC shares from March 25-27, 2026, for approximately $2.74 million.
  • Sale prices ranged from $168.023 to $177.567 per share across the three trading days.
  • Willis still holds significant direct and indirect stakes, including 933,234 directly owned shares and more through family and CFW Partners; analyst coverage includes a raised price target to $190 and a maintained Buy rating.

Summary of transactions

Willis Lease Finance Corp (NASDAQ:WLFC) Executive Chairman Charles F. Willis IV completed the sale of 15,031 shares of common stock across trades executed from March 25 through March 27, 2026, yielding approximately $2.74 million. Transaction prices ranged from $168.023 to $177.567 per share.


Detail of sales by date

  • March 25: 1,000 shares sold at an average price of $175.922 and an additional 1,000 shares at an average price of $177.567.
  • March 26: 3,170 shares sold at an average price of $171.3549; 200 shares at $172.316; 100 shares at $173.50; and 800 shares at $175.18.
  • March 27: 478 shares sold at an average price of $168.023; 1,531 shares at $168.9933; 5,652 shares at $170.2617; and 2,066 shares at $170.9033.

Post-transaction ownership

After these dispositions, Willis directly holds 933,234 shares of Willis Lease Finance Corp common stock. Additional holdings tied to him include 13,798 shares indirectly through his spouse, Charlotte Montressor Willis; 2,134,148 shares held through CFW Partners; and 584 shares held in the Wilder Grace Willis 2016 Trust for his granddaughter.


Market context and research notes

The equity has moved lower by 1.2% over the prior week. InvestingPro analysis, as referenced in company research materials, indicates the stock remains undervalued at current levels, with shares trading below their Fair Value. The company also provides a Pro Research Report with more detailed financial and valuation metrics for investors seeking further analysis.


Recent financial results and analyst response

Willis Lease Finance Corporation reported fourth-quarter results showing revenue above expectations but earnings that missed consensus. In response to the quarter, Freedom Capital Markets increased its price target for Willis Lease from $160 to $190 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. The firm noted that, despite the earnings-per-share shortfall, it views Willis Lease as a well-positioned platform.


What readers should know

The transactions recorded here reflect insider sales by the executive chairman over a discrete three-day period in late March 2026, and the company continues to publish valuation research and analyst commentary on its performance. Further specifics on valuation models and detailed metrics are available through the company’s published Pro Research Report and related Fair Value tools.


Note: The information above reflects disclosed transactions and publicly reported commentary and research cited in company materials.

Risks

  • Insider selling may be interpreted by some market participants as a signal of reduced insider accumulation - this could affect investor sentiment in the equities market and related financial sectors.
  • Willis Lease reported a fourth-quarter earnings miss despite revenue outperformance, creating uncertainty about near-term profitability for the company and potentially influencing credit and leasing sector valuations.
  • Market valuation assessments vary: although InvestingPro analysis cited indicates the stock trades below its Fair Value, differing analyst views or future operational results could alter that assessment, affecting equity market positioning.

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