John Wiley & Sons/$WLYB
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About John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley & Sons Inc is one of the world's greatest publishers and a trusted leader in research and learning. Its industry-principal content, services, platforms, and knowledge networks are tailored to meet the evolving needs of its customers and partners, including researchers, students, instructors, professionals, institutions, and corporations. The company empowers knowledge-seekers to transform today's obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities. For more than two centuries, the company has been delivering on its timeless mission to unlock human potential.
Ticker
$WLYB
Sector
Communication Services
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Media
Headquarters
Employees
5,200
Website
WLYB Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$2.1B
25.81
$1.53
0.92
$1.41
3.60%
Price and volume
Market cap
$2.1B
Beta
0.92
52-week high
$52.90
52-week low
$37.27
Average daily volume
1.8K
Dividend rate
$1.41
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.536
Quick ratio
0.383
Long term debt to equity
115.782
Total debt to equity
119.542
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
90.42%
Interest coverage (TTM)
4.53%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
303.358
Gross margin (TTM)
74.29%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.02%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.72%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
41.10%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$320,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.70%
Return on equity (TTM)
11.28%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
25.81
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.272
Price to book
2.79
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-2.18
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
17.815
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.61%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
221.66%
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.58%
Forward dividend yield
3.60%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-10.43%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-141.92%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-6.96%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.82%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-16.41%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-6.42%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
0.72%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
1.97%
What the Analysts think about WLYB
Majority rating from 1 analysts.
Bulls say / Bears say
John Wiley & Sons reported better-than-expected earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025, with GAAP net income nearly tripling to over $68 million from the previous year's $25 million, indicating strong financial performance. (finviz.com)
The company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.3525 per share, marking the 31st consecutive year of dividend growth, demonstrating a consistent commitment to shareholder returns. (stocktitan.net)
John Wiley & Sons received an upgrade to a 'Strong-Buy' rating from Wall Street Zen in June 2025, reflecting positive analyst sentiment and confidence in the company's future prospects. (etfdailynews.com)
In October 2023, the company announced the immediate departure of its CEO and the cancellation of a planned Investor Day, leading to a 12% drop in stock price that week, indicating potential instability in leadership. (fool.com)
Insiders sold approximately $1.4 million worth of stock over the past year, which may suggest concerns about the company's future performance among its leadership. (simplywall.st)
The company's revenue declined by 7.5% year-over-year in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, with adjusted revenue falling 8%, primarily due to a publishing pause and macroeconomic headwinds, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth. (benzinga.com)
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for John Wiley & Sons stock?
John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) has a market cap of $2.1B as of July 26, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for John Wiley & Sons stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) stock is 25.81 as of July 26, 2025.
Does John Wiley & Sons stock pay dividends?
Yes, the John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 26, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.4125 and the yield is 3.6%. John Wiley & Sons has a payout ratio of 90.42% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next John Wiley & Sons dividend payment date?
The next John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for John Wiley & Sons?
John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) has a beta rating of 0.92. 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.