John Wiley & Sons (WLY)

Currency in USD
31.09
-0.53(-1.68%)
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31.090.00(0.00%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
31.0031.89
52 wk Range
29.1847.26
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
31.62
Open
31.64
Day's Range
31-31.89
52 wk Range
29.18-47.26
Volume
452.37K
Average Volume (3m)
568.22K
1-Year Change
-25.8703%
Book Value / Share
13.91
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
60.00
Upside
+92.99%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
High shareholder yield

John Wiley & Sons News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

John Wiley & Sons Company Profile

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a publisher, provides authoritative content, data-driven insights, and knowledge services for the advancement of science, innovation, and learning in the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and internationally. The company’s Research segment provides scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, as well as related content and services in the areas of physical sciences and engineering, health sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and life sciences. This segment sells its products direct to research libraries and library consortia, as well as to researchers and professional society members, and other customers; and through independent subscription agents. The company’s Learning segment offers scientific, professional, and education print and digital books; digital courseware to support students and instructors, and assessment services for businesses and professionals. This segment sells its products and services to business and leadership, technology, behavioral health, engineering/architecture, science, and professional education categories through brick-and-mortar and online retailers, wholesalers who supply such bookstores, college bookstores, individual practitioners, corporations, distributor networks, and government agencies. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. was founded in 1807 and is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Employees
5200

John Wiley & Sons Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Wiley reported Q2 2026 EPS of $1.10 (+10% above forecast), while revenue fell short at $422M (-0.71% below expectations), causing a 2.35% stock decline in pre-market trading.
  • Research segment grew 5% while learning segment declined 11%; adjusted operating margin expanded by 250 basis points to 18.8%, demonstrating effective cost management.
  • Company narrowed full-year guidance to low single-digit revenue growth, with adjusted EBITDA margins of 25.5-26.5% and adjusted EPS of $3.90-$4.35.
  • CEO Matt Kissner highlighted strong research growth and strategic AI opportunities, with AI revenue expected to exceed last year's $40 million.
  • Learning segment declines are expected to moderate in the second half, though macroeconomic pressures and soft consumer spending remain key challenges.
Last Updated: 2025-12-04, 11:14 a/m
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P/E Ratio
16.2x17.1x6.0x
PEG Ratio
0.050.320.01
Price/Book
2.2x2.9x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.0x2.3x1.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
93.0%45.5%27.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
1 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 60.00
(+92.99% Upside)
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Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.87%
Dividend Yield
4.57%
Industry Median 2.13%
Annualized payout
1.42
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+0.72%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Dec 04, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.10 / 1.00
Revenue / Forecast
422.00M / 425.00M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

WLY Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the John Wiley&Sons (WLY) Stock Price Today?

The John Wiley&Sons stock price today is 31.09

What Stock Exchange Does John Wiley&Sons Trade On?

John Wiley&Sons is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for John Wiley&Sons?

The stock symbol for John Wiley&Sons is "WLY."

Does John Wiley&Sons Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The John Wiley&Sons dividend yield is 4.57%.

What Is the John Wiley&Sons Market Cap?

As of today, John Wiley&Sons market cap is 1.64B.

What Is John Wiley&Sons's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The John Wiley&Sons EPS (TTM) is 1.87.

When Is the Next John Wiley&Sons Earnings Date?

John Wiley&Sons will release its next earnings report on Mar 05, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WLY a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has John Wiley&Sons Stock Split?

John Wiley&Sons has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does John Wiley&Sons Have?

John Wiley&Sons has 5200 employees.

What is the current trading status of John Wiley&Sons (WLY)?

As of Jan 26, 2026, John Wiley&Sons (WLY) is trading at a price of 31.09, with a previous close of 31.62. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 31.00 to 31.89, while its 52-week range spans from 29.18 to 47.26.

What Is John Wiley&Sons (WLY) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for John Wiley&Sons is USD60.00, with a high estimate of USD60 and a low estimate of USD60. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +92.99% Upside potential.
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