Wolters Kluwer/€WKL
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About Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer is a global information services company headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands. The company operates primarily in the fields of health, tax and accounting, governance, risk and compliance, and legal and regulatory solutions. It provides essential digital information, software, and services to professionals in these industries, enhancing decision-making and productivity. Wolters Kluwer has a significant global presence with operations in more than 40 countries. The company is strategically positioned to leverage its expertise in critical areas of compliance, risk management, and regulatory change, offering integrated solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with advanced technology.
Ticker
€WKL
Sector
Business services
Primary listing
AEX
Employees
21,467
Headquarters
Website
Wolters Kluwer Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€25B
23.46
€4.76
0.26
€2.33
2.09%
Price and volume
Market cap
€25B
Beta
0.26
52-week high
€181.30
52-week low
€103.50
Average daily volume
5.3K
Dividend rate
€2.33
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.712
Quick ratio
0.693
Long term debt to equity
522.435
Total debt to equity
591.545
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
48.26%
Interest coverage (TTM)
12.25%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,951
Gross margin (TTM)
72.93%
Net profit margin (TTM)
18.48%
Operating margin (TTM)
25.39%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
22.01%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€280,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
10.34%
Return on equity (TTM)
92.62%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
23.455
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.311
Price to book
28.79
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-4.34
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
18.876
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.30%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
5.918
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.09%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
5.69%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
11.21%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.08%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.38%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
14.55%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
12.55%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
13.54%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.57%
What the Analysts think about Wolters Kluwer
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Wolters Kluwer stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
S&P Global Ratings raised Wolters Kluwer’s long‐term issuer credit rating to A- from BBB+, citing strong operational performance, low leverage (2.0x-2.2x net-debt-to-EBITDA), and solid free cash flow generation (S&P Global Ratings).
Wolters Kluwer agreed to sell its Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting unit to Regnology for €450 million, sharpening strategic focus on core U.S. banking compliance and legal services, and expects a capital gain when the deal closes (WSJ).
Analysts welcomed Stacey Caywood’s appointment as CEO, emphasizing her extensive experience and her key role in developing the company's three-year strategic plan as positive for continuity and future execution (Reuters).
Wolters Kluwer is exploring strategic alternatives for its Corsearch trademark solutions business, which could signal a sale and reduce future growth visibility in its Governance, Risk & Compliance segment (Reuters).
Selling the Finance, Risk & Regulatory Reporting unit will remove about €123 million in divisional revenue, potentially reducing the diversity of recurring revenue in the Financial & Corporate Compliance segment (WSJ).
Wolters Kluwer shares fell roughly 9% after announcing long‐time CEO Nancy McKinstry’s early retirement, highlighting leadership transition and execution risks (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Sept 2025.
Wolters Kluwer Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Wolters Kluwer Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Upcoming events
Sept18
Wolters Kluwer
DividendPayment
€0.93Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Wolters Kluwer stock?
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) has a market cap of €25B as of September 17, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Wolters Kluwer stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Wolters Kluwer (WKL) stock is 23.46 as of September 17, 2025.
Does Wolters Kluwer stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Wolters Kluwer (WKL) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 17, 2025, the dividend rate is €2.33 and the yield is 2.09%. Wolters Kluwer has a payout ratio of 48.26% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Wolters Kluwer dividend payment date?
The next Wolters Kluwer (WKL) dividend payment is scheduled for September 18, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Wolters Kluwer?
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) has a beta rating of 0.26. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.