John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

WLY
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.US flagNew York Stock Exchange
49.55
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
WLY
(New York Stock Exchange)

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49.55

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2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
TTM
FRC
28.7
29.95
30.01
30.06
30.97
30
30.06
31.29
31.79
32.58
34.71
37.36
36.36
34.09
31.04
- -
31.96
Revenue per Share
2.83
3.57
2.46
2.72
3.01
2.53
1.99
3.35
2.97
-1.32
2.65
2.66
0.31
-3.65
1.56
- -
4.22
Basic EPS, GAAP
5.29
5.25
4.74
4.92
4.86
4.22
3.17
4.21
2.47
3.05
4.05
3.9
3.07
1.93
2.22
- -
3.37
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.64
0.81
0.98
1
1.16
1.21
1.25
1.28
1.34
1.36
1.38
1.38
1.39
1.4
1.41
- -
1.42
Dividend per Share
20.09
23.25
25.07
26.62
28.56
30.51
31.46
33.4
35.57
33.15
34.57
35.95
34.99
30.33
30.98
- -
34.72
Book Value per Share
-11.65
-11.71
-15.17
-13.36
-15.2
-15
-15.52
-13.17
-14.87
-18.58
-21.96
-19.57
-18.25
-17.61
-17.84
- -
-16.45
Tangible Book Value per Share
61
60
59
59
59
58
57
57
57
56
56
56
56
55
54
- -
52
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
1,743
1,783
1,761
1,775
1,822
1,727
1,719
1,796
1,800
1,831
1,942
2,083
2,020
1,873
1,678
1,677
1,677
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
14.24
15.73
14.39
14.32
14.63
12.55
13.08
14.68
12.62
9.86
11.27
10.46
10.15
11.95
14.72
17.66
17.66
Operating Margin (%)
81
87
98
103
113
156
157
154
161
175
200
215
214
178
148
146
146
Depreciation Expense
172
213
144
161
177
146
114
192
168
-74
148
148
17
-200
84
222
222
Net Income, GAAP
25.61
21.81
22.84
17.91
21.55
16.6
40.54
10.16
20.99
- -
15.72
29.26
47.94
- -
41.1
- -
89.69
Effective Tax Rate (%)
9.86
11.93
8.19
9.04
9.71
8.44
6.61
10.7
9.35
-4.06
7.64
7.12
0.85
-10.7
5.02
13.22
13.22
Profit Margin (%)
-229
-66
-32
60
-63
-111
-428
-394
-380
-312
-463
-419
-354
-419
-381
-359
-359
Working Capital
330
475
673
700
650
605
365
360
479
925
955
901
859
861
871
740
740
LT Debt
978
1,018
988
1,182
1,055
1,037
1,003
1,191
1,181
934
1,091
1,142
1,045
740
752
848
848
Total Equity
13.22
15
12.32
11.73
11.32
10.48
8.83
16.12
11.14
- -
9.33
7.46
5.38
- -
8.96
- -
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
10.84
12.45
7.71
7.79
8.09
6.67
5.47
9.19
7.59
- -
5.7
5.53
1.28
- -
4.49
- -
13.23
Return on Capital (%)
14.91
16.34
10.1
10.55
10.87
8.48
6.39
10.34
8.56
-3.83
7.81
7.53
0.87
-11.1
5.04
12.68
12.68
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Oct'26
Jan'26
Apr'26
ST Debt
27
27
28
LT Borrowings
862
796
671
LT Finance Leases
76
74
70
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
53
52
51
Market Capitalization
1,973
1,658
2,147

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Oct'26
Jan'26
Apr'26
Total Current Assets
381
411
420
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
67
95
76
Accounts Receivable, Net
210
200
244
Inventories
21
19
19
Total Current Liabilities
540
692
779
Payables & Accruals
242
302
228
ST Debt
27
27
28
Deferred Revenue
219
293
451

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
-0.8%
-3.72%
12.77%
Free Cash Flow
1.76%
-0.6%
47.45%
Net Income, GAAP
-173.86%
-265.89%
163.33%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
-0.15%
-2.7%
-0.06%
Total Cash Common Dividend
0.64%
-0.67%
-2.29%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
451
493
461
468
1,873
2025
404
427
405
443
1,678
2026
397
422
410
448
1,677

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
-1.67
-0.35
-2.08
0.46
-3.65
2025
-0.03
0.75
-0.43
1.27
1.56
2026
0.22
0.85
0.57
2.65
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
1.4
2025
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
1.41
2026
0.36
0.35
0.35
0.35
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Business
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a global publishing company primarily engaged in academic publishing, research, and educational content provision. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including scholarly journals, books, digital content, research and learning platforms, professional development and training services, and data analytics solutions. Its main products span research journals across life, health, physical, chemical, and AI sciences; academic and professional books; and digital learning platforms targeting higher education, professional, and corporate markets. Wiley serves customers worldwide with offices and operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1807 and headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, Wiley operates through segments focused on research, publishing, and education. Recent major changes include strategic expansion in AI-related research publishing with six new journal launches planned by 2026 in health, life, physical sciences, and artificial intelligence fields. The company has enhanced its research revenue through AI licensing agreements and Open Access initiatives, generating $40 million in AI licensing revenue for the fiscal year 2025. Wiley improved its adjusted operating margins and adjusted EBITDA margins substantially through cost optimization and sustainable revenue growth. In early 2024, Wiley completed the divestiture of its University Services segment to Academic Partnerships for approximately $150 million, streamlining its focus on core research and learning businesses. Additionally, Wiley continues strategic cost restructuring and increased share repurchase activities aimed at long-term margin improvement. Wiley's industry positioning covers academic and professional publishing sectors, targeting universities, researchers, professionals, and enterprises. The company holds leadership in digital content delivery and AI-driven innovation in research tools and journal publishing. The divestiture of Wiley University Services marks a strategic shift away from online program management towards enhanced focus on high-margin research products and digital learning innovations. Wiley maintains a broad international presence with a commitment to advancing open research access and supporting scientific communities globally. Its recent operational changes reflect an emphasis on digital and AI integration, portfolio expansion in specialized scientific fields, and financial discipline to underpin future growth.

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