John Wiley & Sons/$WLY
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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
$WLY
Sector
Communication
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
5,200
Headquarters
Website
WLY Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$2.2B
23.15
$1.78
1.03
$1.41
3.45%
Price and volume
Market cap
$2.2B
Beta
1.03
52-week high
$52.81
52-week low
$36.10
Average daily volume
368K
Dividend rate
$1.41
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.648
Quick ratio
0.466
Long term debt to equity
122.444
Total debt to equity
126.045
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
78.01%
Interest coverage (TTM)
4.71%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
304.177
Gross margin (TTM)
74.18%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.82%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.31%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
29.28%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$320,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.78%
Return on equity (TTM)
13.45%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
23.145
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.327
Price to book
2.99
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-2.28
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
17.913
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.58%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.299
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.43%
Forward dividend yield
3.45%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-8.50%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-188.63%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-7.08%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.78%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-4.96%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-4.96%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
0.72%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
1.90%
What the Analysts think about WLY
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for John Wiley & Sons stock.
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AI content licensing revenue in fiscal 2025 rose to $40 million, up 74% from $23 million a year earlier, highlighting Wiley’s successful move into high-margin AI partnerships (Nasdaq).
Wiley grew its adjusted operating margin by 300 basis points in fiscal 2025 through cost cuts and operational efficiency, driving notable profitability gains (Nasdaq).
In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, Wiley posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.84, topping the $0.65 consensus, and revenue of $405 million, above the $401.1 million estimate, demonstrating resilient performance despite divestitures (Investing.com).
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, Wiley’s Learning segment revenue declined 5% year-over-year due to lower AI licensing revenue compared to the previous year and weakness in professional publishing channels (Nasdaq).
For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, adjusted EBITDA fell 3% year-over-year to $70 million at constant currency, indicating margin pressure as the company manages the timing of journal renewals (StreetInsider).
In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Wiley reported net cash used in operating activities of $85 million and a free cash flow deficit of $100 million, highlighting working capital timing challenges (StreetInsider).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Sept 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for John Wiley & Sons stock?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) has a market cap of $2.2B as of September 15, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for John Wiley & Sons stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for John Wiley & Sons (WLY) stock is 23.15 as of September 15, 2025.
Does John Wiley & Sons stock pay dividends?
Yes, the John Wiley & Sons (WLY) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 15, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.4125 and the yield is 3.45%. John Wiley & Sons has a payout ratio of 78.01% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next John Wiley & Sons dividend payment date?
The next John Wiley & Sons (WLY) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for John Wiley & Sons?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) has a beta rating of 1.03. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.