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WLFCWillis Lease Finance Corporation
$160.13
Financials
NEUTRAL
Analysis updated: Jan 15, 2026

Investment Thesis

WLFC is neither a clear buy nor avoid. RS 78/99, moderate earnings. keep it on your radar.

Mixed signals = No edge currently

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+84%
Q4'24
$2.81
-26%
Q1'25
$2.21
+36%
Q2'25
$8.43
-4%
Q3'25
$3.25
Earnings Growing

Price Structure

Broken Structure
Price
$160.13
50 DMA
$131.31
100 DMA
$135.98
150 DMA
$138.65
200 DMA
$139.46
Alignment Score: 1/4

WLFC Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
78 (Top 22%)>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
-4%>25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOTAt pivot or near breakout
RSI (14)
78 (ELEVATED)<70 for safe entry
Breakout Status
-5.4% below entry ($169.32)Price above breakout entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on WLFC, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
78/99
Top 22% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
78
ELEVATED
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 4/9
Volume
59K
+16% vs avg
From Entry
-5.4%
$169.32

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
-4%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
+17%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+23%
STRONG
F-Score
7/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
22%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
56/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Struggling

Broke out 5 months ago at $169.32 — -5% below entry.

Breakout underperforming. Wait for price to reclaim entry or form a new base.

Breakout Date2025-08-13155 days ago
Entry Was$169.32Breakout price
Loss Since-5%From entry
Wait For$169.32Reclaim entry or new base

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for potential
IF: EPS growth accelerates next quarter
THEN: Check for developing setup
IF: VCP pattern begins forming
THEN: Add to watchlist if RS also improving
IF: Price breaks below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • Pivot$166.89+4.2%
  • 52W High$229.67+43.4%
Current$160.13

Support

  • 20 DMA$141.59-11.6%
  • 200 DMA$139.46-12.9%
  • 50 DMA$131.31-18.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WLFC stock a buy now?

WLFC is neither a clear buy nor avoid. RS 78/99, moderate earnings. keep it on your radar.

What is the buy point for WLFC?

WLFC broke out at $169.32 5 month(s) ago but is now -5% below entry. Wait for new base pattern.

What is WLFC's RS Rating?

WLFC has an RS Rating of 78/99, meaning it's in the Top 22% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.