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John Wiley & Sons(NYSE) WLYB

Market Cap$2.75BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1995)+1,265%
5 Year+11%
1 Year+41%
1 Month+4%
$54.18
+0.71%
+0.38Today
John Wiley & Sons last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 54.182026-08-28
John Wiley & Sons stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+3.72%USD 52.242026-08-21
1 month+4.39%USD 51.902026-07-29
3 month+32.87%USD 40.782026-05-29
Year to date+78.26%USD 30.392025-12-31
1 year+40.88%USD 38.462025-08-28
3 year+64.77%USD 32.882023-08-25
5 year+10.77%USD 48.912021-08-27
Since inception+1,264.79%USD 3.971995-07-12

John Wiley & Sons Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.75BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.68B

Net Income (TTM)

$221.62M

EPS (TTM)

$4.23

P/E Ratio

12.82

Dividend

$1.42

Beta (Volatility)

0.14 (Low)

Price

$54.18

Volume

132.168

Open

$54.23

Previous Close

$54.18

Daily Range

$54.18 - $54.23

52-Week Range

$29.16 - $55.51

Estimated Earnings Date

Sep 3, 2026

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About John Wiley & Sons

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a global publishing company that provides authoritative content, data-driven insights, and knowledge services across various sectors. Founded in 1807 and headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, the company serves the advancement of science, innovation, and learning worldwide.

Products and Services
  • Scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals
  • Print and digital educational books and courseware
  • Assessment services for businesses and professionals
Growth Outlook
  • Revenue of $447.9 million in Q4 2026, showing strong demand
  • Net income of $135.3 million in Q4 2026, reflecting profitability
  • Consistent growth in digital content and services driving future expansion
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of $1.7 billion, indicating robust performance
  • Net profit margin of 13.2% TTM, showcasing effective cost management
  • Dividend yield of 2.65% TTM, appealing for income-focused investors
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. operates in the publishing industry, focusing on delivering high-quality content and educational resources. The company has demonstrated resilience and adaptability in a rapidly changing market, particularly through its digital offerings. Recent financial performance highlights a strong revenue stream and profitability, positioning the company favorably for future growth. The consistent demand for educational materials and research publications underlines the potential for sustained revenue growth. With a solid dividend yield, the company may attract investors seeking both growth and income.
AI Generated • Aug 29, 2026

Industry

Media

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

4,500

CEO

Matthew S. Kissner, MBA

Website

www.wiley.com

Headquarters

Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774, US

WLYB Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

74.26%

Operating Margin

16.51%

Net Income Margin

13.22%

Return on Equity

28.86%

Return on Capital

18.31%

Return on Assets

8.55%

Earnings Yield

7.80%

Dividend Yield

2.63%

Payout Ratio

33.55%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.75BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

50.76M

Volume

132.168

Avg. Volume

1.34K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.22B

Operating Income

$293.02M

EBITDA

$421.95M

Operating Cash Flow

$260.52M

Capital Expenditure

-$83.85M

Free Cash Flow

$176.67M

Cash & ST Invst.

$75.62M

Total Debt

$768.90M

John Wiley & Sons Performance Analysis

John Wiley & Sons annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-04-30USD 2,019,900,000-3.0%
20242024-04-30USD 1,872,987,000-7.3%
20252025-04-30USD 1,677,609,000-10.4%
20262026-04-30USD 1,676,528,000-0.1%
John Wiley & Sons sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-07-31-10.3%
Q22025-10-316.3%
Q32026-01-31-2.8%
Q42026-04-309.2%
John Wiley & Sons annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-04-30USD 0.31-88.3%
20242024-04-30USD -3.65N/A
20252025-04-30USD 1.53N/A
20262026-04-30USD 4.16171.2%
John Wiley & Sons sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-07-31-82.4%
Q22025-10-31281.8%
Q32026-01-31-33.3%
Q42026-04-30366.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$447.94M

+1.2%

Gross Profit

$337.86M

+1.9%

Gross Margin

75.43%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.75BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$611.19K

N/A

Employees

4,500

N/A

Net Income

$135.35M

+98.8%

EBITDA

$142.90M

+41.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$75.62M

-11.9%

Total Debt

$768.90M

-14.5%

Accounts Receivable

$244.16M

+6.9%

Inventory

$19.27M

-15.8%

Long Term Debt

$740.44M

-15.0%

Short Term Debt

$28.45M

+0.6%

Return on Assets

8.55%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

15.27%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$141.88M

+13.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$157.21M

+4.6%

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Questions About WLYB

What is the current price of John Wiley & Sons?

John Wiley & Sons is trading at $54.18 per share.

What is the 52-week range for John Wiley & Sons?

Over the past 52 weeks, John Wiley & Sons has traded between $29.16 and $55.51.

How much debt does John Wiley & Sons have?

As of the most recent reporting period, John Wiley & Sons reported total debt of $768.90M.

How much cash does John Wiley & Sons have on hand?

John Wiley & Sons reported $75.67M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is John Wiley & Sons’s dividend yield?

John Wiley & Sons currently has a dividend yield of 2.63%.

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