For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31), Willis Lease Finance Corp (NASDAQ: WLFC) has reported a -29% decline in E.P.S. from $2.21 a year ago to $1.57 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $6.40 compared to $0.35 a year ago — an increase of 1729%.
Recent Price Action
Willis Lease Finance Corp (NASDAQ: WLFC) stock enjoyed a large increase of 3.8% on 3/13/24. The stock closed at $49.07. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was unusually high at 157% of normal. The stock has risen 3.7% during the last week and has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
WLFC’s future returns on capital are forecasted to be in line with the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be Value Creation neutral.
Willis Lease Finance has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). The Value Trend Rating reflects consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Willis Lease Finance has a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 68 and a good Power Rating of 85, leading to the Highest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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