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Willis Lease boosts dividend and expands buyback to support returns

Oct 30, 2026, 6:35 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The combination of a higher dividend and a sizable buyback typically provides a floor for the stock and could attract yield-oriented funds, while EPS may benefit from a smaller share count. In small-cap aerospace finance peers, such capital returns often correlate with multiple expansion if cash flow remains robust.

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Willis Lease Finance announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, a 12.8% increase, with payment on November 25, 2026 and a record date of November 16. The board also renewed and increased the share repurchase program to up to $200 million through December 31, 2031. Together, these actions signal strong cash generation and a commitment to capital returns, offering potential near-term support for WLFC's valuation.

WLFC increases quarterly dividend to $0.15 per share; up 12.8% from August.
Board renews and raises share repurchase to $200M through 2031.
Dividend payable on Nov 25, 2026; record date Nov 16, 2026.
This marks WLFC's 10th consecutive quarterly dividend.

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