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.
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WLFC Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 2.5 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| 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
As of November 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 43.96.
As of November 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.
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.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WLFC for the next payments are between 0.021 (-84.2%) 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 0.46%.
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.
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.
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.
WLFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.5%. If you bought WLFC's shares at 12.64 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.5% of your original purchase price.
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.
WLFC's 0.92% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WLFC is 9.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
WLFC's Overall Dividend Rating is 11.68%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
WLFC Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-25 02:06 UTC