WLFC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield

WLFC has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 1.45 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.85%
Payout Ratio 10.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -33%
Consistency Lifetime 82.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.3%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 1%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
Payout Yield (right) Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Trading Companies & Distributors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
RXL 12,354 M 3.23% 8.46%
MSM 6,453 M 3.91% 4.57%
WSO 15,297 M 3.06% 4.96%
GIC 1,214 M 3.59% 3.78%
FTAI 24,010 M 0.76% 6.66%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
INTR 2,521 M 102.01% 100.0%
AER 21,399 M 24.52% 100.0%
GIC 1,214 M 12.91% 92.0%
FAST 53,257 M 11.87% 97.9%
RUSHA 5,208 M 11.43% 100.0%
Quality Dividend Peers in Trading Companies & Distributors MSM MSC Industrial Direct
3.91% Yield
WLFC Dividend History: Last 9 Payments (USD) as of June 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 2026-05-22 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.179%
2026-02-11 2026-02-11 2026-02-20 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.197%
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-11-26 Quarterly 0.4 +60% 0.307%
2025-08-12 2025-08-12 2025-08-21 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.166%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-05-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.174%
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 -75% 0.119%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-08-21 Quarterly 1 0% 1.088%
2024-05-30 2024-05-30 2024-06-07 Other 1 0% 1.561%

WLFC Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of WLFC?

As of June 2026, WLFC's dividend yield is 0.85%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.45 USD by the current share price of 191.84.

Does WLFC pay a dividend?

As of June 2026, WLFC paid a dividend of 1.45 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-11 and the payout was 0.4 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 2026-05-11.

WLFC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WLFC for the next payments are between 0.045 (-88.8%) and 0.354 (-11.5%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.28%.

Will WLFC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.4 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-11. 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 -33.0% 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 3.30%. If you bought WLFC's shares at 43.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.45 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.30% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WLFC?

WLFC Payout Consistency is 82.9%. 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 0.85% 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 10.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WLFC?

WLFC's Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. 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 increased by approximately 4.57% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 95.6%). Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has WLFC ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1995 3,200,000 0%
1996 5,555,600 +73.61%
1997 7,826,100 +40.87%
1998 7,567,600 -3.3%
1999 7,484,000 -1.1%
2000 7,403,000 -1.08%
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 9,622,000 +2.35%
2006 8,014,000 -16.71%
2007 8,785,000 +9.62%
2008 8,675,000 -1.25%
2009 9,303,000 +7.24%
2010 9,048,000 -2.74%
2011 8,756,000 -3.23%
2012 8,525,000 -2.64%
2013 8,084,000 -5.17%
2014 8,037,000 -0.58%
2015 7,865,000 -2.14%
2016 6,275,000 -20.22%
2017 6,201,000 -1.18%
2018 5,939,000 -4.23%
2019 6,099,000 +2.69%
2020 5,988,000 -1.82%
2021 6,304,000 +5.28%
2022 6,379,000 +1.19%
2023 6,559,000 +2.82%
2024 6,983,000 +6.46%
2025 7,057,000 +1.06%
2026 7,252,000 +2.76%

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: 2026-06-09 02:53 UTC