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COCONUT CREEK, Fla. -On Monday, Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) reported strong fourth quarter results, with earnings and revenue both surpassing the previous year’s figures.
The aircraft and engine leasing company saw its Q4 revenue climb 33.7% YoY to $152.8 million, while diluted earnings per share rose to $2.81 from $1.53 in the same period last year.
The company’s shares were up 7.07% in premarket trading following the release.
For the full year 2024, Willis Lease Finance achieved record total revenues of $569.2 million and pre-tax income of $152.6 million. The company’s core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues reached an all-time high of $452.1 million, up 30.4% compared to 2023.
CEO Austin C. Willis attributed the strong performance to the company’s ability to "profitably deploy nearly $1 billion" in high-demand engines and aircraft amid a robust aviation market. The growth was primarily driven by recurring lease and maintenance revenues.
Lease rent revenue for Q4 increased by 24.4% to $64.6 million, while maintenance reserve revenue jumped 54.8% to $57.4 million. The company also reported a significant gain on sale of leased equipment, which more than doubled to $11.9 million in the quarter.
Willis Lease Finance’s stock edged up 0.24% following the earnings release, suggesting a neutral market reaction to the results.
"Our ability to profitably deploy nearly $1 billion is a direct reflection on how our platform maximizes the value of assets," said Willis.
The company’s lease portfolio grew to $2.87 billion as of December 31, 2024, up from $2.22 billion at the end of 2023. Willis Lease Finance also declared its third consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share in February 2025.
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