WLFC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield

WLFC has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 1.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.92%
Payout Ratio 9.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -6.8%
Consistency Lifetime 75.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.4%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 12.2%
Chowder Number yield + growth -5.9% below 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y -61.6% avg 2.4% vs now 0.92%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 7.4x elevated
Income per 10k invested 92 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly WLFC annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Willis Lease Finance distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year WLFC year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Willis Lease Finance's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History WLFC dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Willis Lease Finance's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

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8,267 M 11.22% 100.0%
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8,977 M 11.22% 100.0%
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WLFC Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 2.3 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.16% 82
Mar - -
Apr - -
May 0.64% 100
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug 1.22% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 0.21% 82
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 10 Payments (USD) as of September 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-08-11 2026-08-11 2026-08-21 Quarterly 0.133 -66.7% 0.23%
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 2026-05-22 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.18%
2026-02-11 2026-02-11 2026-02-20 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.2%
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-11-26 Quarterly 0.4 +60% 0.31%
2025-08-12 2025-08-12 2025-08-21 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.17%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-05-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.17%
2025-02-12 2025-02-12 2025-02-21 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.13%
2024-11-12 2024-11-12 2024-11-21 Quarterly 0.25 -91.7% 0.12%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-08-21 Quarterly 3 +200% 3.27%
2024-05-30 2024-05-30 2024-06-07 Other 1 0% 1.56%

WLFC Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of WLFC?

As of September 2026, WLFC's dividend yield is 0.92%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.33 USD by the current share price of 55.51.

Does WLFC pay a dividend?

As of September 2026, WLFC paid a dividend of 1.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-11 and the payout was 0.133 USD.

How often does WLFC pay dividends?

WLFC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WLFC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-11.

WLFC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WLFC for the next payments are between 0.027 (-79.7%) and 0.086 (-35.3%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.45%.

Will WLFC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.133 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WLFC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WLFC?

WLFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -6.84% per year. Negative growth: WLFC's dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of WLFC?

WLFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 11.4%. If you bought WLFC's shares at 11.66 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.4% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WLFC?

WLFC Payout Consistency is 75.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Moderately consistent: Willis Lease Finance has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WLFC have a good Dividend Yield?

WLFC's 0.92% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WLFC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WLFC is 9.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WLFC?

WLFC's Overall Dividend Rating is 12.21%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WLFC Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in WLFC's Outstanding Shares?

Willis Lease Finance's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 35.93% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -42.3%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has WLFC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 21, 2026 with a ratio of 3:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1995 28,800,000 0%
1996 50,000,000 +73.61%
1997 7,826,100 -84.35%
1998 68,108,100 +770.27%
1999 67,356,000 -1.1%
2000 7,403,000 -89.01%
2001 8,854,000 +19.6%
2002 8,875,000 +0.24%
2003 9,161,000 +3.22%
2004 9,401,000 +2.62%
2005 86,598,000 +821.16%
2006 8,014,000 -90.75%
2007 79,065,000 +886.59%
2008 8,675,000 -89.03%
2009 83,727,000 +865.15%
2010 81,432,000 -2.74%
2011 78,804,000 -3.23%
2012 76,725,000 -2.64%
2013 8,084,000 -89.46%
2014 72,333,000 +794.77%
2015 70,785,000 -2.14%
2016 56,475,000 -20.22%
2017 55,809,000 -1.18%
2018 53,451,000 -4.23%
2019 54,891,000 +2.69%
2020 53,892,000 -1.82%
2021 6,304,000 -88.3%
2022 6,379,000 +1.19%
2023 59,031,000 +825.4%
2024 62,847,000 +6.46%
2025 63,513,000 +1.06%
2026 22,013,000 -65.34%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-08-22 04:33 UTC