John Wiley & Sons Class A (WLY)

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47.50
-1.40(-2.86%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
47.3448.98
52 wk Range
28.3857.45
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
47.5
Open
48.98
Day's Range
47.34-48.98
52 wk Range
28.38-57.45
Volume
398.54K
Average Volume (3m)
500.48K
1-Year Change
18.8689%
Book Value / Share
15.7
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Price Target
68.00
Upside
+43.16%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth
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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
(+43.16% Upside)

John Wiley & Sons Class A 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, 08:50 pm
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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 3.77%
Dividend Yield
3.01%
Industry Median 2.24%
Annualised payout
1.43
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+0.72%
Growth Streak

WLY Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
12.2x13.9x5.3x
PEG Ratio
0.110.500.01
Price/Book
3.0x3.3x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.5x2.6x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
43.2%22.3%34.0%
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
24.99M49.31%1.19B
Other Institutional Investors
29.29M50.69%1.39B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
54.29M100.00%2.58B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
E.P. Hamilton Trusts, LLC16.94%85,87,8744,07,924
BlackRock, Inc.12.23%62,00,1482,94,507

FAQ

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

The John Wiley&Sons A share price today is 47.50.

What is the current John Wiley&Sons A (WLY) share price and day range?

As of 04-10-2026, the John Wiley&Sons A share price is 47.50, with a previous close of 47.50. The share price has ranged from 47.34 to 48.98 today, while the 52-week range spans from 28.38 to 57.45.

What Is the John Wiley&Sons A Market Cap?

As of today, John Wiley&Sons A market cap is 2.43B.

Does John Wiley&Sons A Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The John Wiley&Sons A dividend yield is 3.01%.

What Is the John Wiley&Sons A (WLY) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for John Wiley&Sons A is 68.00, with a high estimate of 68 and a low estimate of 68. 1 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +43.16% Upside potential.

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

The John Wiley&Sons A EPS (TTM) is 3.77.

When Is the Next John Wiley&Sons A Earnings Date?

John Wiley&Sons A will release its next earnings report on 09-12-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WLY a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does John Wiley&Sons A Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for John Wiley&Sons A?

The stock symbol for John Wiley&Sons A is "WLY."

How Many Times Has John Wiley&Sons A Stock Split?

John Wiley&Sons A has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does John Wiley&Sons A Have?

John Wiley&Sons A has 4500 employees.
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