John Wiley & Sons is successfully transitioning toward a leaner, high-margin digital research model, evidenced by the stabilization of top-line revenue at 1.2% growth in 2026Q4. While the company has made significant progress in reducing total debt from $1.1 b...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 3, 2026 | $0.44+10.0% vs $0.40 | $386M+1.6% vs $380M |
Q3 2026 Jun 16, 2026 | $1.67+1.2% vs $1.65 | $448M-0.5% vs $450M |
Q2 2026 Mar 5, 2026 | $0.97+12.8% vs $0.86 | $410M+4.9% vs $391M |
Q4 2025 Dec 4, 2025 | $1.10+41.0% vs $0.78 | $422M+1.3% vs $416M |
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. remains rated Hold, reflecting ongoing pressure in college textbooks and slowing AI revenue growth. WLY's strategic pivot toward research publishing and AI licensing offers long-term promise, but near-term revenue trends remain negative. AI revenues slowed to $49M in FY 2026 from rapid prior growth, with Q1 2027 AI revenue down sharply year-over-year.
On September 04, 2026, John Wiley and Sons Inc (WLY) shares fell 4.9% to a current price of $48.19. This decline comes amidst a broader trend, with shares having
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Key metrics vs top competitors for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47.75 | $2.51B | 11.48 | -0.06% | 13.22% | 27.69% | 2.92% | |
| $15.89 | $9.89B | 24.00 | 0.7% | 10.62% | 20.75% | — | |
| $35.36 | $837.97M | 15.11 | -2.68% | 3.58% | 6.61% | — | |
| $3.02 | $240.42M | -1.62 | -14.31% | -58.81% | -127.81% | — | |
| $33.22 | $58.03B | 22.40 | 1.65% | 21.75% | 179.05% | — | |
| $171.80 | $22.36B | 26.47 | 6.63% | 28.24% | — | — |
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) reported $1.67B in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 286% increase from $432.0M in 1997.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) saw revenue decline by 0.1% over the past year.
Yes, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) is profitable, generating $198.2M in net income for fiscal year 2026 (13.2% net margin).
Yes, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.92%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) has a return on equity (ROE) of 27.7%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) generated $213.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
