John Wiley Sons Cl (WLY)
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WLY Stock Chart & Stats
$36.01
$0.16(0.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$36.01
$0.16(0.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$28.38 - $48.19
Previous CloseN/A
Volume56.44K
Average Volume (3M)441.18K
Market Cap
$2.40B
Enterprise Value$3.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$75.62M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$768.89M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.1
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
Sep 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.48%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.22
Shares Outstanding42,562,550
10 Day Avg. Volume622,545
30 Day Avg. Volume441,183
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)0.83
Price to Sales (P/S)1.28
P/FCF Ratio10.26
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.29
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.85
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.99
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)4.75
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.72B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin Expansion & ProfitabilitySustained margin expansion reflects structural cost discipline, tech transformation and higher gross margins (supporting durable operating leverage). Higher operating and EBITDA margins increase free cash flow resilience, fund reinvestment in AI and content, and strengthen earnings power over the medium term.
Free Cash Flow & Cash ConversionConsistent positive FCF and a marked step-up in conversion provide durable internal funding for buybacks, dividends, M&A and product investment. Strong cash generation reduces refinancing risk, supports capital allocation discipline and underpins the company’s ability to fund AI initiatives and integration costs without heavy reliance on external financing.
Emerald Acquisition & Content ScaleAdding Emerald materially expands recurring scholarly content and backfile assets, strengthening subscription and open access revenue durability and enhancing data inputs for AI products. Expected synergies and near-term accretion improve scale economics and deepen Wiley’s content moat versus competitors over the medium term.
Bears Say
Learning Segment WeaknessPersistent declines in Learning reduce revenue diversification and make top-line outcomes more dependent on Research and AI. Structural retail and corporate demand headwinds mean recovery timing is uncertain, pressuring margins and requiring continued cost actions that could constrain product investment in that segment.
Revenue Growth VolatilityHistorical swings (including a 2024 loss and multiple down years) indicate weak revenue durability and forecasting uncertainty. Such volatility limits visibility for long-term planning, complicates sustainable margin extrapolation and raises execution risk for multi-year investments and M&A payback assumptions.
Near-term FCF Dilution & Integration RiskThe Emerald deal increases short-term cash strain and pushes pro forma leverage toward mid-targets, creating execution risk around integration and synergy delivery. If cost synergies or retention metrics slip, expected accretion to FCF and ROIC could be delayed, constraining flexibility for buybacks or incremental investment.
John Wiley Sons Cl A News
WLY FAQ
What was John Wiley Sons Cl’s price range in the past 12 months?
John Wiley Sons Cl lowest stock price was $28.38 and its highest was $48.19 in the past 12 months.
What is John Wiley Sons Cl’s market cap?
John Wiley Sons Cl’s market cap is $2.40B.
When is John Wiley Sons Cl’s upcoming earnings report date?
John Wiley Sons Cl’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 03, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were John Wiley Sons Cl’s earnings last quarter?
John Wiley Sons Cl released its earnings results on Jun 16, 2026. The company reported $1.67 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.65 by $0.02.
Is John Wiley Sons Cl overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts John Wiley Sons Cl’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does John Wiley Sons Cl pay dividends?
John Wiley Sons Cl pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.355 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.48%. See more information on John Wiley Sons Cl dividends here
What is John Wiley Sons Cl’s EPS estimate?
John Wiley Sons Cl’s EPS estimate is 0.46.
How many shares outstanding does John Wiley Sons Cl have?
John Wiley Sons Cl has 42,562,550 shares outstanding.
What happened to John Wiley Sons Cl’s price movement after its last earnings report?
John Wiley Sons Cl reported an EPS of $1.67 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.65. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.062%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of John Wiley Sons Cl?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WLY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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John Wiley Sons Cl A Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 101.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
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Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 16.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 16.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
John Wiley Sons Cl
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a global enterprise focused on research and educational solutions. Its operations are categorized into three main divisions: Research Publishing & Platforms, Academic & Professional Learning, and Education Services. The Research Publishing & Platforms division delivers scholarly, scientific, technical, and medical journals along with associated materials and support to academic, corporate, and governmental libraries, as well as to research societies, individual academics, and other specialists globally. This segment also produces journals covering disciplines like physical sciences, engineering, health sciences, social sciences, humanities, and life sciences. Furthermore, it offers the Literatum platform, a specialized software and service designed to enable scholarly and professional organizations and publishers to distribute, host, improve, promote, and administer their digital content online. Distribution for these offerings occurs via research libraries, consortia, independent agents, direct sales to society members, bookstores, and internet retailers. Through its Academic & Professional Learning segment, the company supplies educational publishing and professional development resources. These include both print and digital books for scientific, professional, and general education, digital course materials, and services for exam preparation, catering to libraries, businesses, students, experts, and researchers. Additionally, it offers development, learning, and evaluation services tailored for professionals and corporate clients. Its products reach customers through various outlets such as retail and online bookstores, academic institutions, corporations, direct sales channels, proprietary websites, and digital distribution networks. The Education Services division specializes in managing online academic programs for tertiary institutions. It also provides talent development services, encompassing professional training and job placement for individuals and enterprises. Established in 1807, the company's main offices are situated in Hoboken, New Jersey.
WLY Company Deck
WLY Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasizes strong operational progress: record margin expansion, significant free cash flow growth, improved leverage, accelerating research and AI momentum, and a strategic acquisition (Emerald) that deepens content and recurring revenue. Near-term challenges center on the learning segment declines, some timing-driven cash collection effects, and short-term dilution from Emerald integration and Q1 AI comparables. On balance, the positive financial results, clear AI revenue trajectory, and disciplined capital allocation outweigh the highlighted headwinds, positioning the company for continued margin and cash flow improvement over the medium term.View all WLY earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.81% Insiders
32.38% Mutual Funds
16.11% Other Institutional Investors
10.35% Public Companies and
Individual Investors