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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. WLYB

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
16.85%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
2,056.75
Revenue
1,666.09
Net Income
198.19
Free Cash Flow
337.79
Net Debt
1,184.84
Current Ratio
0.64
Debt/Equity
1.62
P/E ratio
12.16
P/S ratio
1.42
P/B ratio
2.97
Past 5Y EPS Growth
—
This Y EPS Growth
—
Next Y EPS Growth
—
Next 5Y EPS Growth
—
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
4.48
Annual Dividend Rate
1.40
Annual Dividend Yield
3.75%
total individual payouts
2026 0.71
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—
2025 1.42
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—
—
2024 1.41
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—
—
—
2023 1.40
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—
—
—
2022 1.39
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—
—
—
2021 1.38
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—
—
—
2020 1.37
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—
—
—
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 (69.65) — — —
—
’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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Buy
2
3
Hold
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Sell
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 37.89 28.35 30.64 30.10 29.62 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 58.25 49.19 52.90 46.81 55.51 — — —
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
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 19.83 124.97 0.00 27.85 9.60 — — —
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.41 1.07 1.11 1.40 1.29 — — —
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.58 2.06 2.82 3.12 2.55 — — —
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.74 1.38 1.48 1.83 1.65 — — —
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.01 14.82 24.70 25.30 9.33 — — —
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

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

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12 Sep

4 , 10:10 AM
John Wiley & Sons' AI investments are beginning to generate returns. AI payoff is boosting Wiley's prospects.

3 Sep

4 transcript , 5:01 PM
John Wiley & Sons Inc posted Q1 2027 results with AI revenue surging 40%. 40% AI revenue surge marks major strategic progress in high-growth technology area.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 4:46 PM
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. held its Q1 2027 earnings call covering quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance for the publisher. Quarterly earnings calls typically provide financial metrics and outlook that moderately influence short-term stock sentiment without guaranteeing major strategic shifts.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 12:03 PM
John Wiley & Sons Q1 earnings call highlighted key financial results and strategic updates for the company. Q1 earnings highlights offer quarterly performance details likely to cause moderate short-term market reaction.

20 Aug

3 , 8:12 AM
John Wiley & Sons launched Spectral API, prompting valuation analysis that positions WLY stock as potentially 24% undervalued. New API launch introduces product innovation with moderate effects on competitive positioning and future performance.

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 launch may boost Wiley's offerings in analytical tools and support incremental revenue growth.

28 Jun

3 , 11:07 AM
John Wiley & Sons raised its dividend for the 33rd consecutive year with its latest earnings update, an event that may alter the existing bullish thesis for WLY shares. Dividend increase and earnings update may influence investor views on the company's financial health and outlook.

25 Jun

3 Business Wire, 7:30 AM
John Wiley & Sons raised its dividend for the 33rd consecutive year, supported by research and AI momentum, record margins, and strong cash flow. Consistent dividend growth plus AI and research momentum point to steady financial health with moderate effects on long-term performance.

16 Jun

4 transcript , 5:00 PM
John Wiley & Sons Inc (WLY) posted Q4 2026 earnings with record margins and strategic advances. Record margins and strategic moves indicate stronger profitability and repositioning that can materially shift investor outlook.

4 , 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 annual growth forecast signal stronger financial performance likely to lift stock valuation and investor sentiment.

4 , 7:30 AM
Wiley reported fourth quarter and fiscal 2026 results driven by research and AI momentum, record margins, and cash flow growth. Strong earnings performance with AI momentum indicates significant positive effects on financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 12:43 PM
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. held its Q4 2026 earnings call, covering quarterly financial results, performance metrics, and forward guidance. Earnings call delivers updated financials and outlook that moderately influence near-term investor views and valuation.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 12:06 PM
John Wiley & Sons Q4 earnings call highlighted financial results, revenue performance, segment trends, cost initiatives and management outlook on growth areas and challenges. Q4 earnings call and associated guidance provide moderate updates to financial trajectory and near-term sentiment without indicating transformative strategic shifts.

2 Jun

4 Business Wire, 8:30 AM
John Wiley & Sons acquires Emerald, expanding research scale and deepening proprietary content across the AI-driven knowledge economy. Acquisition of Emerald represents major strategic expansion of Wiley's research capabilities and proprietary AI-focused content.

22 May

4 www.fool.com, 10:27 AM
Wiley's AI initiatives have generated $100 million. An investor raised its stake by $7 million. AI revenue of $100 million plus fresh investor buying signal major strategic progress with direct effects on growth trajectory.

21 May

3 Business Wire, 8:00 AM
John Wiley & Sons equips laboratories worldwide with new intelligence tools to identify substances faster and support confident decisions. New laboratory intelligence tools expand Wiley's scientific solutions offerings and may support modest gains in product innovation.

22 Apr

3 Zacks, 8:55 AM
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) shares gained nearly 22.6% in four weeks, driven by upward earnings revisions, Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), Value Score A, and Momentum Score B, positioning the stock to potentially sustain this strength amid solid journal pricing and research growth. Upward earnings revisions and strong Zacks metrics indicate moderately noticeable influence on financial performance and investor sentiment.

17 Apr

4 Zacks, 12:00 PM
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) upgraded to Strong Buy rating by analysts, citing improved fundamentals, strategic initiatives, and growth potential in educational and scholarly publishing. Analyst upgrade to Strong Buy directly enhances investor sentiment and could significantly lift stock price and market performance.

3 Apr

3 Simply Wall St., 1:09 AM
John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) secures Platinum Partner status, highlighting its expanding role in workplace training amid growing demand. Platinum Partner win signals moderate growth in workplace training, potentially boosting competitive positioning and investor sentiment.

6 Mar

4 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) released Q3 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q3 2026 earnings details financial performance and strategic outlook significantly influencing WLYB's market trajectory and investor sentiment.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 5:47 AM
John Wiley & Sons reported Q3 earnings call highlights, including revenue figures, profitability updates, segment performance in publishing and education, cost-saving measures, and fiscal year outlook amid digital transition challenges. Q3 earnings highlights reveal financial results and strategic updates with moderate influence on financial performance and investor sentiment.

5 Mar

4 GuruFocus.com, 4:05 PM
John Wiley & Sons Inc (WLY) Q3 2026 earnings call highlights strong AI revenue growth and other key developments. Strong AI revenue growth represents a major strategic advancement poised to significantly enhance competitive positioning and investor sentiment.

4 Associated Press Finance, 7:39 AM
John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) released fiscal Q3 earnings snapshot detailing quarterly financial results. Fiscal Q3 earnings snapshot provides key financial metrics that significantly influence stock price and investor outlook.

4 Business Wire, 7:30 AM
John Wiley & Sons’ Q3 2026 results showcase AI momentum, material margin expansion, and cash flow growth. AI momentum, margin expansion, and cash flow growth highlight strong financial health and strategic progress boosting future performance.

3 Mar

4 StockStoryStockStoryZacksZacksSimply Wall St.StockStoryStockStoryStockStory, 10:06 PM
Wiley (WLY) reports Q4 earnings tomorrow, drawing investor attention to its financial performance. Upcoming Q4 earnings can significantly sway stock price, investor sentiment, and future trajectory based on results.

3 Business Wire, 8:00 AM
John Wiley & Sons partners with OpenEvidence to deliver trusted research directly to physicians at the point of care. Partnership enhances Wiley's delivery of research to physicians, influencing product innovation and competitive positioning in healthcare.

17 Feb

4 Business WireSimply Wall St., 7:00 AM
John Wiley & Sons announces expansion of its prestigious Advanced Journals portfolio to include more high-impact titles in materials science, physics, chemistry, and engineering. Expanding the Advanced Journals portfolio represents a major strategic initiative that bolsters Wiley's leadership in academic publishing and drives future 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 drive innovation. This partnership aims to leverage Virtusa's expertise in technology solutions, potentially transforming Wiley's service offerings and market positioning. The collaboration is anticipated to positively impact Wiley's investment narrative, aligning with its strategic goals for growth and modernization. The outsourcing deal with Virtusa is a major strategic move that could significantly alter 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 focus on enhancing Wiley's digital capabilities and improving operational efficiencies, ultimately driving innovation in its offerings. The partnership is expected to leverage Virtusa's expertise in technology services to support Wiley's strategic goals. The partnership is a significant strategic move that could enhance Wiley's competitive position and operational efficiency.

6 Feb

4 Zacks, 11:45 AM
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) is highlighted as a strong dividend stock due to its consistent dividend payments, solid financial performance, and strategic focus on growth areas such as digital learning and research. The company has a history of increasing dividends, making it attractive for income-focused investors. Additionally, its investments in technology and content development position it well for future growth, despite market challenges. The company's strategic focus on growth areas and consistent dividend payments are likely to significantly impact its future performance and investor sentiment.
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