Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.39
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.4%
Payout Ratio
90.4%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
32 years
WLY Dividend Income Check
Safety
90.4% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
32 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.1% and trend is flat.
WLY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.4%
Trailing DPS$1.39
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout90.4%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout40.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak32 years
3Y CAGR0.7%
5Y CAGR0.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.4%
Total Shareholder Yield6.8%
1Y Total Return-5.3%
5Y Total Return-23.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,69910Y ago$10,67220Y ago$17,112
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
WLY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
WLY Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. distributes 90.4% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 40.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
WLY has raised its dividend for 32 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.7% and 5-year CAGR of 0.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WLY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.4% dividend yield, 3.4% buyback yield, 6.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.1% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -23.0%, with dividends contributing 11.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,672 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
WLY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.00
Avg/Payment$0.3500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026Latest | $0.3550 | — | 3.71% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.3550 | — | 4.58% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | $0.3550 | — | 3.69% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.3550 | ↑ +0.7% | 3.31% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | $0.3525 | — | 3.55% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.3525 | — | 3.13% | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | $0.3525 | — | 2.85% | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $0.3525 | ↑ +0.7% | 3.17% | Jul 25, 2024 |
WLY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.4%
#1 of 7
Safety
At Risk
90.4% payout
Streak
32Y
0.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.8%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st WLYJohn Wiley & Sons, I… | $1.8B | 3.4% | 90.4% | 32 | At Risk |
 PSOPearson plc | $9.6B | 2.0% | 35.9% | 6 | Sustainable |
3rd  SCHLScholastic Corporati… | $966M | 2.0% | — | 3 | Unknown |
2nd  RELXRELX Plc | $64.7B | 2.3% | 58.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
 VRSKVerisk Analytics, In… | $22.4B | 1.1% | 27.6% | 7 | Sustainable |
 MSCIMSCI Inc. | $42.4B | 1.2% | 46.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 GOOGAlphabet Inc. | $4.8T | 0.2% | 7.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
WLY Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.35 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.42 | 0.7% | 4 | $1.53 | 92.6% | 1.08x | 3.1% |
| 2024 | $1.41 | 0.7% | 4 | $-3.65 | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $1.40 | 0.7% | 4 | $0.31 | 450.8% | 0.22x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $1.39 | 0.7% | 4 | $2.62 | 53.0% | 1.89x | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $1.38 | 0.7% | 4 | $2.63 | 52.4% | 1.91x | 3.0% |
| 2020 | $1.37 | 1.3% | 4 | $-1.32 | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2019 | $1.35 | 3.1% | 4 | $2.91 | 46.4% | 2.16x | 3.0% |
| 2018 | $1.31 | 3.1% | 4 | $3.32 | 39.5% | 2.53x | 2.9% |
| 2017 | $1.27 | 3.3% | 4 | $1.95 | 65.1% | 1.54x | 2.8% |
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Start ComparisonWLY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WLY stock.
How much dividend does WLY pay per share?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.39 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WLY's next ex-dividend date?
WLY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WLY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WLY's dividend safe?
WLY's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +90.4% and FCF payout ratio of +40.0%. With 32 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is WLY a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 32 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.7%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does WLY pay dividends?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.39 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WLY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WLY five years ago would be worth approximately $7,699 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WLY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WLY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.