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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. WLY

Communication Services — Publishing
Dividend Aristocrat
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Insider Decisions

in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — — — — —
Insider Ownership
23.04%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
2,430.00
Revenue
1,666.09
Net Income
198.19
Free Cash Flow
324.64
Net Debt
1,184.84
Current Ratio
0.64
Debt/Equity
1.62
P/E ratio
12.90
P/S ratio
1.51
P/B ratio
3.15
Past 5Y EPS Growth
(37.93%)
This Y EPS Growth
14.56%
Next Y EPS Growth
10.42%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
11.90%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.80
Annual Dividend Rate
1.40
Annual Dividend Yield
4.15%
total individual payouts
2026 1.47
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—
2025 1.42
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—
—
—
2024 1.41
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—
—
—
2023 1.40
—
—
—
—
2022 1.39
—
—
—
—
2021 1.38
—
—
—
—
2020 1.37
—
—
—
—
2019 1.35
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—
—
—
2018 1.31
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2017 1.27
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2016 1.23
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predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2024 2025 2026 Q'26
Cash 83.25 85.88 75.62 106.43
Receivables 224.20 228.41 244.16 210.73
Inventory 26.22 22.88 19.27 18.47
Other — — — —
454.04 439.88 419.67 438.22
2024 2025 2026 Q'26
Payables 55.66 60.95 67.20 44.94
ST’ Debt 7.50 10.00 12.50 13.75
Other 483.78 462.69 451.42 384.28
873.28 820.86 778.95 688.82
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Jul Oct Jan Apr Year
’26 386.36 — — —
—
’26 396.80 421.75 410.04 447.94
1,676.53
’25 403.81 426.60 404.63 442.58
1,677.61
’24 451.01 492.81 460.71 468.46
1,872.99
’23 487.57 514.84 491.37 526.13
2,019.90
’22 488.39 533.00 515.88 545.65
2,082.93
’21 431.33 491.01 482.91 536.25
1,941.50
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Jul Oct Jan Apr Year
’26 (55.27) — — —
—
’26 (85.00) 8.50 179.82 157.21
260.52
’25 (88.71) (5.28) 146.24 150.34
202.59
’24 (82.33) (1.15) 107.84 183.29
207.64
’23 (89.94) 13.74 129.91 223.35
277.07
’22 (84.77) 9.15 234.11 180.62
339.10
’21 (120.78) 44.16 231.45 205.10
359.92
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Jul Oct Jan Apr Year
’26 (70.27) — — —
—
’26 (99.90) (18.30) 277.60 137.87
307.54
’25 (106.56) (22.88) 117.76 130.64
118.25
’24 (106.17) (28.76) 85.49 159.01
112.53
’23 (113.69) (10.75) 104.55 210.16
188.54
’22 (104.98) (17.94) 203.73 145.81
226.62
’21 (145.07) 21.02 203.60 177.02
256.56
in millions of $

EPS

Jul Oct Jan Apr Year
’26 (0.23) — — —
—
’26 0.22 0.84 0.56 2.61
4.16
’25 (0.03) 0.74 (0.43) 1.25
1.53
’24 (1.67) (0.35) (2.08) 0.46
(3.65)
’23 (0.32) 0.68 (1.29) 1.22
0.31
’22 0.24 0.99 0.63 0.76
2.62
’21 0.29 1.22 0.39 0.73
2.63

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

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1
Buy
2
3
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4
5
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2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 36.57 28.84 30.45 29.93 28.38 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 58.20 49.58 53.96 47.26 57.45 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9,500 8,800 6,400 5,200 4,500 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.22 0.23 0.29 0.32 0.37 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,082.93 2,019.90 1,872.99 1,677.61 1,676.53 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 66.36% 65.71% 69.05% 74.29% 74.26% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 209.66 33.10 (187.05) 142.88 215.09 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.07% 1.64% (9.99%) 8.52% 12.83% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 148.31 17.23 (200.32) 84.16 221.62 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 215.17 313.86 286.65 148.21 146.25 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 37.36 36.36 34.09 31.04 31.95 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 2.66 0.31 (3.65) 1.56 4.22 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.08 4.99 3.78 3.75 4.97 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (2.02) (1.59) (1.73) (1.56) 0.90 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.06 3.39 2.05 2.19 5.86 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 20.49 18.81 13.46 13.92 16.17 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 55.76 55.56 54.95 54.05 52.47 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 18.85 123.26 0.00 27.97 9.54 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.34 1.05 1.10 1.41 1.28 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.45 2.03 2.79 3.14 2.53 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.67 1.37 1.47 1.83 1.64 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.37 14.66 24.49 25.39 9.28 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 339.10 277.07 207.64 202.59 260.52 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (112.48) (88.53) (95.11) (84.34) 47.02 — — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 226.62 188.54 112.53 118.25 307.54 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (418.55) (354.27) (419.24) (380.97) (359.28) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 787.03 748.29 774.60 799.44 683.40 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 686.63 641.58 691.35 713.55 607.78 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,142.27 1,045.03 739.72 752.21 848.24 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.36% 0.53% (6.87%) 3.11% 8.39% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.49% 2.07% 2.28% 9.44% 11.88% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13.28% 1.58% (22.45%) 11.28% 27.69% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

John Wiley & Sons (WLY), a stalwart in academic publishing, faces a precarious crossroads for conservative investors after a decade of revenue peaks, sharp declines, and episodic losses amid industry disruptions like open-access mandates and AI tools. Once expanding from $1.73 billion in 2016 to $2.08 billion in 2022 through acquisitions and digital shifts, revenues have since plummeted 7.3% to $1.87 billion in 2024, with forecasts signaling further drops to $1.68 billion in 2025 before meager stabilization. Aggressive workforce cuts—from 9,500 to 5,200 employees—have boosted revenue per employee to $323,000 and gross margins to a projected 74.3%, but profitability swings wildly, with 2024 net losses at $200 million contrasting brighter 2025-2027 earnings outlooks of $84-$190 million.

The balance sheet raises red flags: shareholders’ equity eroded 37% since 2022 to $752 million, net debt climbed to $714 million, and free cash flow per share halved to $2.19 amid steady leverage. Stock trades at depressed levels—104% below consensus targets—with elevated P/E multiples and insider selling (over $770,000 in 2025) underscoring skepticism, especially post-restructuring and a planned Research Publishing spin-off that carries execution risks.

While analysts envision a turnaround with EPS reaching $3.63 by 2027 and ROE rebounding to 11.3%, tail risks loom large—revenue erosion, FCF vulnerability, and competitive threats demand vigilance. Risk-averse portfolios should await sub-10x P/E confirmation and insider buys before engaging, prioritizing balance sheet resilience over speculative upside.

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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) Latest News

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12 Sep

4 , 10:10 AM
Wiley's AI strategy is beginning to deliver returns for the company. AI initiatives starting to pay off signals major strategic progress likely to alter company trajectory and investor views.

3 Sep

4 transcript , 5:01 PM
John Wiley & Sons Inc reported 40% AI revenue growth in its Q1 2027 earnings call highlights. 40% AI revenue surge signals major expansion in a high-growth segment that can materially shift company trajectory.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 4:46 PM
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. released its Q1 2027 earnings call summary covering financial results and company outlook. Q1 earnings call updates typically influence short-term market sentiment and investor views on performance.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 12:03 PM
John Wiley & Sons Q1 earnings call highlighted financial results, operational updates and forward guidance for the company. Q1 earnings details and guidance can moderately influence investor views on company performance.

3 investorshub.advfn.com, 9:36 AM
John Wiley & Sons missed Q1 revenue and earnings estimates, triggering a fall in share price. Q1 earnings miss affects financial performance and near-term investor sentiment.

20 Aug

4 , 8:12 AM
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) launched Spectral API, prompting valuation models that place the stock at 24% below fair value. Spectral API launch constitutes a major product introduction that can materially shift revenue trajectory and investor perception.

19 Aug

3 , 8:00 AM
John Wiley & Sons launches its first spectral analysis API portfolio, enabling labs to identify unknown substances and reach validated answers faster. New API portfolio expands product innovation in analytical services with moderate effects on operations and positioning.

28 Jun

3 , 11:07 AM
John Wiley & Sons raised its dividend for the 33rd straight quarter and issued an earnings update that may alter the existing bull case for the stock. Dividend hike and earnings update can moderately shift near-term investor views and valuation.

25 Jun

3 Business Wire, 7:30 AM
John Wiley & Sons raises its dividend for the 33rd consecutive year on research and AI momentum, record margins, and strong cash flow. Dividend hike and AI momentum highlight improved financial health with limited effect on long-term trajectory.

16 Jun

4 , 7:30 AM
Wiley posts strong Q4 and fiscal 2026 results with research and AI momentum, record margins, and rising cash flow. AI and research momentum plus record margins point to material long-term growth and improved positioning.

3 transcript , 5:00 PM
John Wiley & Sons Inc posted record margins in Q4 2026 earnings alongside strategic initiatives aimed at operational efficiency and growth. Record margins signal improved profitability that can lift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 12:43 PM
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. held its Q4 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operational updates and forward guidance. Earnings figures and guidance directly inform near-term valuation and sentiment.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 12:06 PM
John Wiley & Sons Q4 earnings call highlights released. Q4 earnings call highlights reveal financial results and outlook that may moderately affect performance.

3 , 11:23 AM
John Wiley & Sons reported higher fiscal fourth-quarter results and issued a forecast for annual full-year growth. Higher quarterly results plus full-year growth forecast can moderately lift near-term investor sentiment and share price.

2 Jun

4 Business Wire, 8:30 AM
Wiley acquires Emerald to expand research scale and deepen proprietary content across the AI-driven knowledge economy. Acquisition of Emerald represents a major strategic expansion of Wiley's research assets and AI-focused positioning.

22 May

4 www.fool.com, 10:27 AM
John Wiley & Sons generated $100 million from its AI initiatives. An investor increased its stake in the company by $7 million. AI-driven revenue and fresh investor capital point to meaningful shifts in growth trajectory and market positioning.

21 May

3 Business Wire, 8:00 AM
John Wiley & Sons launches intelligence tools that enable laboratories worldwide to identify substances faster and make decisions with greater confidence. New lab intelligence tools support product innovation and may lift competitive position in scientific information services.

3 Apr

3 Simply Wall St., 1:09 AM
John Wiley & Sons secures Platinum Partner win, highlighting its expanding role in workplace training. Platinum Partner achievement strengthens Wiley's foothold in growing workplace training market with moderate impact on competitive positioning.

6 Mar

4 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Q3 2026 earnings call covered quarterly financial results, strategic updates, and forward guidance. Q3 2026 earnings call summary discloses financial performance and guidance, significantly impacting investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4 www.marketbeat.com, 5:47 AM
John Wiley & Sons released Q3 earnings call highlights detailing financial performance, strategic updates, and forward guidance. Q3 earnings call highlights disclose key financial results and strategic shifts that significantly shape investor expectations and market trajectory.

5 Mar

4 GuruFocus.com, 4:05 PM
John Wiley & Sons Inc (WLY) Q3 2026 earnings call highlights strong AI revenue growth alongside other key financial updates. Strong AI revenue growth represents a major strategic revenue driver poised to significantly enhance future performance and investor sentiment.

4 Business Wire, 7:30 AM
John Wiley & Sons reports robust Q3 2026 performance driven by AI momentum, material margin expansion, and cash flow growth. AI momentum, margin expansion, and cash flow growth indicate significant improvements in financial health and competitive positioning.

3 Associated Press Finance, 7:39 AM
John Wiley & Sons reported fiscal third-quarter results with revenue of $170.5 million, down 11% year-over-year, net loss of $132.7 million or $2.06 per share, adjusted earnings of 23 cents per share, and narrowed full-year guidance. Q3 earnings reveal revenue decline and net loss but adjusted profitability, influencing near-term financial outlook and stock sentiment.

3 Mar

4 StockStoryStockStoryZacks, 10:06 PM
Wiley (WLY) reports Q4 results tomorrow, flagged as key earnings to watch. Q4 earnings release carries potential for major shifts in WLY's financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 Business Wire, 8:00 AM
John Wiley & Sons partners with OpenEvidence to deliver trusted research directly to physicians at the point of care. Partnership enables Wiley to expand into point-of-care medical research delivery, strengthening competitive positioning and potential revenue streams.

17 Feb

4 Business Wire, 7:00 AM
John Wiley & Sons announces expansion of its prestigious Advanced Journals portfolio to include more high-impact publications. Expanding the Advanced Journals portfolio represents a major strategic move to bolster Wiley's core academic publishing business and long-term revenue growth.

10 Feb

4 Simply Wall St., 3:10 PM
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has entered a significant tech outsourcing deal with Virtusa, which is expected to enhance its operational efficiency and innovation capabilities. This partnership aims to leverage Virtusa's expertise in technology solutions to drive Wiley's digital transformation and improve its service offerings. The deal is seen as a strategic move to adapt to changing market demands and strengthen Wiley's competitive position in the education and publishing sectors. The outsourcing deal with Virtusa is a major strategic move that could significantly enhance Wiley's operational efficiency and market positioning.

4 PR Newswire, 10:22 AM
Virtusa and John Wiley & Sons, Inc. have entered into a multi-year partnership aimed at accelerating Wiley's technology transformation. This collaboration will leverage Virtusa's expertise in digital transformation to enhance Wiley's technology capabilities and improve operational efficiencies. The partnership is expected to drive innovation and support Wiley's strategic goals in the evolving educational and professional development landscape. The partnership is a significant strategic move that could enhance Wiley's technology capabilities and market positioning.

6 Feb

4 Zacks, 11:45 AM
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) is highlighted as an attractive dividend stock due to its consistent dividend payments, strong financial performance, and commitment to returning value to shareholders. The company has demonstrated resilience in its business model, particularly in the educational and professional sectors, which are expected to grow. Analysts suggest that WLY's dividend yield is appealing, especially in the current market environment, making it a solid choice for income-focused investors. The company's strong financial performance and commitment to dividends indicate significant potential for future growth and investor interest.

5 Feb

3 StockStory, 11:02 PM
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) faces challenges that suggest selling the stock. Key reasons include declining revenue in its education segment, increased competition in the publishing industry, and a shift towards digital content that may not favor WLY's traditional business model. Investors are advised to consider alternative investments that may offer better growth potential. Declining revenue and increased competition could moderately influence WLY's financial performance and market positioning.
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