John Wiley & Sons A (WLY)

Currency in USD
47.39
-3.28(-6.46%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
46.5451.15
52 wk Range
28.3857.45
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
50.66
Open
50.61
Day's Range
46.54-51.15
52 wk Range
28.38-57.45
Volume
419.97K
Average Volume (3m)
542.51K
1-Year Change
23.8954%
Book Value / Share
16.53
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Fair Price
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Price Target
68.00
Upside
+43.49%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 68.00
(+43.49% 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: 03/09/2026, 16:02
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Earnings

Latest Release
03/09/2026
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 -
Dividend Yield
2.80%
Industry Median 2.29%
Annualised payout
1.43
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+0.72%
Growth Streak

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P/E Ratio
12.2x15.4x6.2x
PEG Ratio
0.070.480.01
Price/Book
3.0x4.3x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.4x2.7x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
34.2%13.7%28.4%
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
24.49M48.25%1.25B
Other Institutional Investors
29.56M51.75%1.51B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
54.05M100.00%2.76B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
E.P. Hamilton Trusts, LLC16.92%8,587,874438,411
BlackRock, Inc.12.21%6,200,148316,518

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FAQ

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

The John Wiley&Sons stock price today is 47.39 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 2.8%.

What Is the Current John Wiley&Sons Market Capitalisation?

As of today, John Wiley&Sons (NYSE: WLY) market cap is 2.41B USD.

When Is the Next John Wiley&Sons Earnings Date?

John Wiley&Sons's next earnings report will be released on 09/12/2026.

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 Sell.

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 04/09/2026, John Wiley&Sons (WLY) is trading at a share price of 47.39 USD, with a previous close of 50.66 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 46.54 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 +43.49% Upside potential.

What Is the WLY After Hours Price?

WLY's last after hours stock price is 50.35 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.31, or -0.61%.
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