John Wiley & Sons A (WLY)

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Day's Range
47.5551.70
52 wk Range
28.3851.70
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
48.51
Open
47.55
Day's Range
47.55-51.7
52 wk Range
28.38-51.7
Volume
558.53K
Average Volume (3m)
475.72K
1-Year Change
17.2374%
Book Value / Share
16.53
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Price Target
68.00
Upside
+33.31%
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Has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 68.00
(+33.31% Upside)
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John Wiley & Sons Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2026

  • Wiley Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.67 beat estimates by 7.74%; revenue of $447.9M missed forecasts by 0.8%, shares rose 0.99% to $43.76 near 52-week high.
  • FY2026 marked 'breakout year' with record 26.2% EBITDA margin, 17.7% operating margin, and free cash flow up 55% to $195M; net debt ratio improved to 1.4x.
  • Company guided FY2027 adjusted EPS of $4.60-$5.05 vs. $4.19 prior year; expects low-to-mid single-digit organic revenue growth and $205M free cash flow.
  • AI revenue projected to exceed $50M in FY2027 with recurring AI revenue rising 2-3x from $8M; research segment up 4% while learning segment declined 5-10%.
  • Emerald acquisition to add $78M revenue in FY2027 with 92% recurring revenue and 99.6% retention; expected modestly dilutive year one, accretive in FY2028.
Last Updated: 16/06/2026, 16:20
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Earnings

Latest Release
16/06/2026
EPS / Forecast
1.67 / 1.55
Revenue / Forecast
447.9M / 451.5M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.16%
Dividend Yield
2.95%
Industry Median 2.29%
Annualised payout
1.43
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+0.72%
Growth Streak

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P/E Ratio
11.6x12.5x7.0x
PEG Ratio
0.070.210.01
Price/Book
3.0x4.4x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.5x2.7x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
32.8%7.8%34.9%
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
24.36M47.46%1.15B
Other Institutional Investors
29.82M52.54%1.41B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
54.18M100.00%2.56B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
E.P. Hamilton Trusts, LLC16.73%8,587,874405,004
BlackRock, Inc.12.01%6,162,413290,619

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FAQ

What Is the John Wiley&Sons (NYSE: WLY) Share Price Today?

The John Wiley&Sons stock price today is 51.01 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does John Wiley&Sons (WLY) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for John Wiley&Sons?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for John Wiley&Sons is "WLY."

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

Yes, WLY Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current John Wiley&Sons dividend yield is 3.03%.

What Is the Current John Wiley&Sons Market Capitalisation?

As of today, John Wiley&Sons (NYSE: WLY) market cap is 2.45B USD.

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

The John Wiley&Sons EPS is currently 4.16 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next John Wiley&Sons Earnings Date?

John Wiley&Sons's next earnings report will be released on 03/09/2026.

Is WLY a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's John Wiley&Sons moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for WLY stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has John Wiley&Sons Stock Split?

John Wiley&Sons has split 4 times. (See the WLY stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does John Wiley&Sons Have?

John Wiley&Sons has 4500 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

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

As of 01/07/2026, John Wiley&Sons (WLY) is trading at a share price of 51.01 USD, with a previous close of 48.51 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 47.55 USD to 51.70 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 28.38 USD to 51.70 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 +33.31% Upside potential.

What Is the WLY Premarket Price?

WLY's last pre-market stock price is 48.53 USD. The pre-market share volume is 350.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.02, or 0.04%.

What Is the WLY After Hours Price?

WLY's last after hours stock price is 51.01 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.03, or 0.06%.
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