Air Lease Hits New 12-Month High After Dividend Announcement

The aircraft leasing company's stock reached a new 52-week high after announcing a dividend payment.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Air Lease Corporation (NYSE:AL) shares reached a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday after the company announced a dividend. The stock traded as high as $64.71 and last traded at $64.7350, with a volume of 577,202 shares changing hands. The newly announced dividend will be paid on Tuesday, April 7th to shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd.

Why it matters

Air Lease's dividend announcement and stock price increase signal confidence in the company's financial performance and outlook. As a leading aircraft leasing firm, Air Lease's success is tied to the broader aviation industry, which has faced challenges in recent years but appears to be rebounding.

The details

The dividend will be $0.22 per share, representing a $0.88 annualized payout and a 1.4% dividend yield. Several research firms have maintained a 'hold' rating on Air Lease's stock, with a consensus price target of $59.17. The company's shares have a 50-day moving average of $64.32 and a 200-day moving average of $62.85, with a market capitalization of $7.24 billion.

  • Air Lease announced the dividend on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • The dividend will be paid on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 to shareholders of record on Monday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Air Lease Corporation

A leading aircraft leasing company that acquires commercial jet aircraft and leases them to airlines worldwide. The firm's core business activities include direct aircraft acquisition, lease management and portfolio remarketing.

Grant A. Levy

An executive vice president at Air Lease Corporation who sold 1,000 shares of the company's stock in December 2025.

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy

A director at Air Lease Corporation who sold 19,000 shares of the company's stock in December 2025.

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