John Wiley & Sons (WLY)

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Day's Range
46.5151.15
52 wk Range
28.3857.45
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
50.66
Open
49.5
Day's Range
46.51-51.15
52 wk Range
28.38-57.45
Volume
1.05M
Average Volume (3m)
553.78K
1-Year Change
20.9285%
Book Value / Share
15.7
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Price Target
68.00
Upside
+41.11%
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 68.00
(+41.11% Upside)

John Wiley & Sons Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2027

  • Wiley missed Q1 FY2027 estimates with EPS of $0.44 vs. $0.46 expected and revenue of $386M vs. $404.8M, but shares rose 2.68% on reaffirmed guidance.
  • Research revenue grew 4% to $293M with publishing up 12%; Learning revenue fell 20% to $93M due to weak market conditions and tough AI licensing comparisons.
  • Company maintained full-year guidance: adjusted EPS of $4.60-$5.05, free cash flow of $205M, and organic revenue growth in low-to-mid single digits.
  • AI revenue reached $14M in Q1 with another $14M contracted for Q2-Q3; management expects AI revenue to exceed $50M for fiscal 2027.
  • Emerald acquisition integration ahead of schedule; net debt-to-EBITDA at 2.7x trailing, or 2.1x pro forma including synergies; investor day scheduled March 11.
Last Updated: 2026-09-03, 11:02 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Sep 03, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.44 / 0.40
Revenue / Forecast
386M / 3.8B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.77%
Dividend Yield
2.82%
Industry Median 2.29%
Annualized payout
1.43
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-4.95%
Growth Streak

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P/E Ratio
12.3x15.7x6.1x
PEG Ratio
0.110.490.01
Price/Book
3.1x4.4x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.5x2.8x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
41.1%12.1%27.7%
Fair Value Upside
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a publisher, provides authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. It operates through Research and Learning segment. 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
4500

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
24.50M48.27%1.18B
Other Institutional Investors
29.65M51.73%1.43B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
54.15M100.00%2.61B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
E.P. Hamilton Trusts, LLC16.92%8,587,874413,850
BlackRock, Inc.12.21%6,200,148298,785

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FAQ

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

The John Wiley&Sons stock price today is 48.19 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does John Wiley&Sons Trade On?

John Wiley&Sons is listed and trades on the New York 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 2.82%.

What Is the John Wiley&Sons Market Cap?

As of today, John Wiley&Sons market cap is 2.45B USD.

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

The John Wiley&Sons EPS (TTM) is 3.77.

When Is the Next John Wiley&Sons Earnings Date?

John Wiley&Sons will release its next earnings report on Dec 09, 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 4500 employees.

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

As of Sep 06, 2026, John Wiley&Sons (WLY) is trading at a price of 48.19 USD, with a previous close of 50.66 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 46.51 USD to 51.15 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 28.38 USD to 57.45 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for John Wiley&Sons is 68.00 USD, with a high estimate of 68 USD and a low estimate of 68 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +41.11% Upside potential.
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