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WLFC WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP
Insider trading from SEC Form 4. Last filing 11 d ago. Close $40.88 on Oct 9, 2026, +7% from the 52-week low and -49% from the high.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) has 74 SEC Form 4 filings on file from 9 insiders, the latest filed on Oct 2, 2026. In the last 90 days insiders made 0 open-market buys worth $0 and 3 open-market sells worth $2.5M, net -$2.5M.
32 open-market trades have been scored at WLFC. The newest: Scott B. Flaherty (EVP, CFO) sold $1.6M of stock on Sep 11, 2026, filed Sep 15, 2026, scored 67 (notable). The largest of the 32 shown: Charles F Willis IV (Executive Chairman) sold $10M on Nov 8, 2024, scored 60 (notable). 3 insiders sold within 14 days of each other around Sep 11, 2026.
WLFC closed at $40.88 on Oct 9, 2026, 7% above its 52-week low and 49% below its 52-week high.
25 Form 144 notices of planned sales are on file, the latest filed Sep 2, 2025.
Last 90 days
Net insider value
-$2.5M
more sold than bought
Buys
0
$0 by 0 insiders
Sells
3
$2.5M by 3 insiders
Insiders on file
9
with a Form 4 at this company
Price and insider trades, last year
WLFCOct 9, 2026 · close 40.88
Daily candles, adjusted for splits and dividends. Green arrows are insider buys, red are sells, sized by value. Click a marked bar to open the signal.Charts by TradingView Lightweight Charts™
Signals
Open-market buys and sells at WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP, scored.
| Score | Insider | Value | Holdings | Price context | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67Notable | Scott B. Flaherty EVP, CFO sell | $1.6M 30,000 shares | -12% | +47% from low-30% from high | |
| 42Moderate | Austin Chandler Willis President and CEO sell | $809k 15,000 shares | -3% | +42% from low-32% from high | |
| 35Weak | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman sell | $21k 400 shares | -1% | +42% from low-32% from high | |
| 53Moderate | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman sell | $2.7M 15,997 shares | -2% | +54% from low-14% from high | |
| 43Moderate | Stephen Francis Jones director sell | $98k 587 shares | -29% | +45% from low-19% from high | |
| 25Weak | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer sell | $666k 3,400 shares | -2% | +71% from low-4% from high | |
| 25Weak | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer sell | $632k 3,400 shares | -2% | +63% from low-7% from high | |
| 22Weak | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer sell | $453k 3,400 shares | -2% | +17% from low-38% from high | |
| 26Weak | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer sell | $734k 6,100 shares | -3% | +4% from low-45% from high | |
| 27Weak | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer sell | $772k 6,100 shares | -3% | 0% from low-45% from high | |
| 28Weak | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer sell | $831k 6,100 shares | -3% | +5% from low-40% from high | |
| 28Weak | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer sell | $885k 6,100 shares | -3% | +34% from low-37% from high | |
| 49Moderate | Colm Barrington director sell | $314k 2,000 shares | -23% | +45% from low-32% from high | |
| 60Notable | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman sell | $4.7M 30,000 shares | -3% | +48% from low-30% from high | |
| 40Moderate | Brian Richard Hole PRESIDENT sell | $1.4M 9,142 shares | -9% | +39% from low-35% from high | |
| 29Weak | Brian Richard Hole PRESIDENT sell | $303k 2,016 shares | -2% | +38% from low-35% from high | |
| 37Weak | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer sell | $448k 3,318 shares | -2% | +25% from low-41% from high | |
| 31Weak | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer sell | $483k 3,450 shares | -2% | +27% from low-40% from high | |
| 33Weak | Brian Richard Hole PRESIDENT sell | $1.1M 7,295 shares | -7% | +37% from low-35% from high | |
| 60Notable | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman sell | $2.7M 20,000 shares | -2% | +28% from low-40% from high | |
| 37Weak | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer sell | $453k 3,450 shares | -2% | +24% from low-42% from high | |
| 57Moderate | Brian Richard Hole PRESIDENT sell | $756k 5,700 shares | -5% | +21% from low-43% from high | |
| 23Weak | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer sell | $522k 3,450 shares | -2% | +39% from low-35% from high | |
| 32Weak | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer sell | $544k 3,450 shares | -2% | +48% from low-31% from high | |
| 60Notable | Scott B. Flaherty EVP, CFO sell | $2.7M 15,000 shares | -18% | +71% from low-20% from high | |
| 26Weak | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer sell | $691k 3,450 shares | -2% | - | |
| 41Moderate | Rae Ann McKeating director sell | $144k 750 shares | -4% | - | |
| 62Notable | Scott B. Flaherty EVP, CFO sell | $1.0M 5,000 shares | -6% | - | |
| 60Notable | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman sell | $10M 50,000 shares | -5% | - | |
| 46Moderate | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman sell | $152k 700 shares | -5% | - | |
| 67Notable | Scott B. Flaherty EVP, CFO sell | $2.0M 10,000 shares | -11% | - | |
| 65Notable | Brian Richard Hole PRESIDENT sell | $4.1M 20,000 shares | -20% | - |
Planned sales
Form 144 notices filed before a sale of restricted or control stock, newest first. The sale itself usually reaches a Form 4 within days. All planned sales
| Filed | Seller | Shares | Value | Sale date | Past 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | Willis Austin Chandler Officer | 7,900 0.12% of outstanding | $1.1M | Sep 2, 2025 | $1.4M |
| Aug 12, 2025 | WILLIS CHARLES F IV Officer, Director | 30,000 0.43% of outstanding | $4.5M | Aug 12, 2025 | $2.7M |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Hole Brian Richard Officer | 9,152 0.13% of outstanding | $1.4M | Aug 11, 2025 | $1.9M |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Hole Brian Richard Officer | 600 0.01% of outstanding | $90k | Aug 8, 2025 | $1.8M |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Hole Brian Richard Officer | 120 0.00% of outstanding | $18k | Aug 7, 2025 | $2.0M |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Hole Brian Richard Officer | 1,296 0.02% of outstanding | $195k | Aug 6, 2025 | $1.1M |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Willis Austin Chandler Officer | 3,318 0.05% of outstanding | $457k | Aug 1, 2025 | $1.5M |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Willis Austin Chandler Officer | 3,450 0.05% of outstanding | $483k | Jul 1, 2025 | $1.5M |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Hole Brian Richard Officer | 7,295 0.11% of outstanding | $1.1M | Jun 27, 2025 | $756k |
| Jun 3, 2025 | WILLIS CHARLES F IV Officer, Director | 20,000 0.29% of outstanding | $2.7M | Jun 3, 2025 | none |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Willis Austin Chandler Officer | 3,450 0.05% of outstanding | $461k | Jun 2, 2025 | $1.8M |
| May 27, 2025 | Hole Brian Richard Officer | 2,893 0.04% of outstanding | $387k | May 27, 2025 | $369k |
| May 23, 2025 | Hole Brian Richard Officer | 2,807 0.04% of outstanding | $369k | May 23, 2025 | none |
| May 1, 2025 | Willis Austin Chandler Officer | 3,450 0.05% of outstanding | $535k | May 1, 2025 | $1.9M |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Willis Austin Chandler Officer | 3,450 0.05% of outstanding | $544k | Apr 2, 2025 | $2.1M |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Flaherty Scott B. Officer | 1,539 0.02% of outstanding | $263k | Mar 26, 2025 | $2.4M |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Flaherty Scott B. Officer | 8,435 0.13% of outstanding | $1.5M | Mar 25, 2025 | $927k |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Flaherty Scott B. Officer | 5,026 0.08% of outstanding | $927k | Mar 24, 2025 | none |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Willis Austin Chandler Officer | 3,450 0.05% of outstanding | $701k | Mar 3, 2025 | $2.1M |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Willis Austin Chandler Officer | 3,450 0.05% of outstanding | $645k | Feb 3, 2025 | $1.4M |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Willis Austin Chandler Officer | 3,450 0.05% of outstanding | $722k | Jan 2, 2025 | $691k |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Willis Austin Chandler Officer | 3,450 0.05% of outstanding | $698k | Dec 6, 2024 | none |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Flaherty Scott B. Officer | 5,000 0.08% of outstanding | $1.0M | Nov 12, 2024 | $2.4M |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Flaherty Scott B. Officer | 10,000 0.15% of outstanding | $2.0M | Nov 8, 2024 | $2.0M |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Hole Brian Richard Officer | 20,000 0.30% of outstanding | $4.1M | Nov 8, 2024 | $4.1M |
Transactions
The newest 50 of 264 rows filed, every code.
| Date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Holdings after | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Clifton Dameron SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary | FTax withholding Common Stock | -1,420 | $47.80 | $68k | 38,038 | 11 d ago |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Scott B. Flaherty EVP, CFO | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -2,979 | $56.18 | $167k | 241,345 | 28 d ago |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Scott B. Flaherty EVP, CFO | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -18,695 | $54.57 | $1.0M | 222,650 | 28 d ago |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Scott B. Flaherty EVP, CFO | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -8,326 | $53.56 | $446k | 214,324 | 28 d ago |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis President and CEO | SOpen-market sale Common Stock10b5-1 | -15,000 | $53.90 | $809k | 420,888 | 40 d ago |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | SOpen-market sale Common Stockindirect: Spouse | -400 | $52.95 | $21k | 40,280 | 41 d ago |
| May 26, 2026 | Colm Barrington director | AGrant or award Common Stock | +3,000 | $185.62 | $557k | 9,872 | May 27, 2026 |
| May 26, 2026 | Brendan Curran director | AGrant or award Common Stock | +3,000 | $185.62 | $557k | 11,872 | May 27, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | Clifton Dameron SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary | FTax withholding Common Stock | -612 | $180.03 | $110k | 14,331 | May 18, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Scott B. Flaherty EVP, CFO | FTax withholding Common Stock | -15,808 | $175.62 | $2.8M | 81,392 | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -1,000 | $175.92 | $176k | 948,231 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -1,000 | $177.57 | $178k | 947,231 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -3,170 | $171.35 | $543k | 944,061 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -200 | $172.32 | $34k | 943,861 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -100 | $173.50 | $17k | 943,761 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -800 | $175.18 | $140k | 942,961 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -478 | $168.02 | $80k | 942,483 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -1,531 | $168.99 | $259k | 940,952 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -5,652 | $170.26 | $962k | 935,300 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -2,066 | $170.90 | $353k | 933,234 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | FTax withholding Common Stock | -5,590 | $170.53 | $953k | 949,231 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Stephen Francis Jones director | SOpen-market sale Common Stock | -587 | $167.26 | $98k | 1,459 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | MOption exercise Common Stock | +6,315 | - | - | 187,661 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Clifton Dameron SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary | MOption exercise Common Stock | +2,635 | - | - | 15,156 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Scott B. Flaherty EVP, CFO | MOption exercise Common Stock | +3,376 | - | - | 97,564 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | MOption exercise Common Stock | +10,888 | - | - | 956,176 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | FTax withholding Common Stock | -785 | $167.18 | $131k | 186,876 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Clifton Dameron SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary | FTax withholding Common Stock | -213 | $167.18 | $36k | 14,943 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Scott B. Flaherty EVP, CFO | FTax withholding Common Stock | -364 | $167.18 | $61k | 97,200 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | FTax withholding Common Stock | -1,355 | $167.18 | $227k | 954,821 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Clifton Dameron SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary | MOption exercise Performance-based Restricted Stock Awardderivative | -2,635 | - | - | 0 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Scott B. Flaherty EVP, CFO | MOption exercise Performance-based Restricted Stock Awardderivative | -3,376 | - | - | 0 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Charles F Willis IV Executive Chairman | MOption exercise Performance-based Restricted Stock Awardderivative | -10,888 | - | - | 0 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | MOption exercise Performance-based Restricted Stock Awardderivative | -6,315 | - | - | 0 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock10b5-1 | -961 | $194.45 | $187k | 183,785 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock10b5-1 | -1,052 | $195.09 | $205k | 182,733 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock10b5-1 | -647 | $196.63 | $127k | 182,086 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock10b5-1 | -400 | $197.59 | $79k | 181,686 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock10b5-1 | -200 | $198.51 | $40k | 181,486 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock10b5-1 | -100 | $199.77 | $20k | 181,386 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock10b5-1 | -40 | $200.89 | $8,036 | 181,346 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock10b5-1 | -200 | $183.00 | $37k | 187,946 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock10b5-1 | -600 | $184.64 | $111k | 187,346 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock10b5-1 | -1,200 | $185.50 | $223k | 186,146 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock10b5-1 | -1,140 | $186.67 | $213k | 185,006 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Austin Chandler Willis Chief Executive Officer | SOpen-market sale Common Stock10b5-1 | -260 | $187.45 | $49k | 184,746 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Clifton Dameron SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary | AGrant or award Common Stock | +185 | $114.75 | $21k | 12,521 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Scott B. Flaherty EVP, CFO | AGrant or award Common Stock | +194 | $87.21 | $17k | 94,188 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Brian Richard Hole PRESIDENT | AGrant or award Common Stock | +221 | $87.21 | $19k | 89,155 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Clifton Dameron SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary | AGrant or award Common Stock | +4,474 | $134.12 | $600k | 12,656 | Jan 7, 2026 |
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Insiders
Everyone who has filed a Form 4 here.
- Colm Barringtondirector
- Brendan Currandirector
- Clifton DameronSVP, GC & Corporate Secretary
- Scott B. FlahertyEVP, CFO
- Brian Richard HolePRESIDENT
- Stephen Francis Jonesdirector
- Rae Ann McKeatingdirector
- Charles F Willis IVExecutive Chairman
- Austin Chandler WillisChief Executive Officer
Questions about WLFC
Answered from the filings on this page, as of the latest one.
Are insiders buying WLFC?
As of Oct 2, 2026, SEC Form 4 filings show 0 open-market buys worth $0 by 0 insiders and 3 open-market sells worth $2.5M by 3 insiders at WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP in the last 90 days, net -$2.5M. Only purchases (code P) and sales (code S) count; grants, option exercises and tax withholding do not.
Who was the last insider to trade WLFC on the open market?
Scott B. Flaherty (EVP, CFO) sold $1.6M of WLFC on Sep 11, 2026 and filed the Form 4 on Sep 15, 2026. InsiderTell scored 67 (notable), with 3 insiders on the same side within 14 days.
How many insiders file Form 4 at WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP?
9 people have filed a Form 4 at WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP, among them Colm Barrington (director), Brendan Curran (director), Clifton Dameron (SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary). Officers, directors and holders of more than 10% of a share class must report their trades within two business days.
Not investment advice. Scores and forward returns are decision support built from public SEC filings and past prices; they describe what happened after comparable filings, not what will happen after this one. Do your own research and size your risk.