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WLYBJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.
$48.93$2.6B
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

WLYB
NYSE · Publishing
$48.93
At close - Oct 1, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$2.57B
P/E11.8x
52W High$55.51
Volume18
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q4

Operational Restructuring Drives Margin Recovery Amid Volatility

John Wiley & Sons is currently navigating a complex transition toward digital-first publishing, where recent 'back-to-basics' restructuring has successfully expanded operating margins to 25.3% as of 2026Q4. While the company has made progress in reducing total...

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsMixed
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WLYB price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

11/12 Beats

EPS beat 11 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-50% Peers

P/E is 50% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 80 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 80% of market)

04

Mixed Trend

Mixed

Price < 50DMA but > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Dec 3

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 10/2/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
WLYB+59.21%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+11.83%
1-Year Return
WLYB+23.75%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+14.29%
3-Year Return
WLYB+42.05%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+81.21%
5-Year Return
WLYB+6.64%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+82.89%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
11.9x
Forward P/EExpansion
11.7x
EV/EBITDA40th %ile
7.4x
FCF YieldCash Flow
8.1%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
11.9x
28.4x
25th· Low
EV/EBITDA
7.4x
8.6x
40th· Fair
Price/FCF
12.4x
13.7x
40th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$44.89-8.3%
Base (Fair)$82.28+72.7%
Bull$141.81+189.8%
$44.89 Bear$82.28 Base$141.81 Bull
Current Market Price: $48.93
Trades at a 40.5% discount to Base DCF ($82.28)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$1.68B-0.1% YoY
Net income
$222M+163.3% YoY
Free cash flow
$209M+74.7% YoY
Operating margin
17.7%+4.5 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)14.3%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)27.7%
Piotroski Score8 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate11/12 (92%)
Revenue Beat Rate9/12 (75%)
QuarterEPS (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+3.5%
vs $408M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark WLYB against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
WLYB logoWLYBJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.Current
$48.93$2.57B11.76-0.06%13.22%27.69%2.85%
PSO logoPSOPearson plc
$16.16$10.06B24.370.7%10.62%20.75%—
SCHL logoSCHLScholastic Corporation
$35.85$849.58M15.32-2.68%3.6%7.05%—
SSP logoSSPThe E.W. Scripps Company
$2.64$210.17M-1.41-14.31%-58.81%-127.81%—
RELX logoRELXRELX Plc
$33.49$58.5B22.551.65%21.75%179.05%—
NWSA logoNWSANews Corporation
$28.64$16.08B27.816.82%6.35%6.15%—

Compare WLYB vs Peers

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs PSO

Most directly comparable listed peer for WLYB.

Scale Benchmark

vs AAPL

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Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs PSO, SCHL, SSP, RELX

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

WLYB SEC Filings & Documents

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Sep 3, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 25, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 16, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Jun 24, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Jun 25, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Jun 26, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Sep 4, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Mar 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Dec 5, 2025·SEC

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WLYB Frequently Asked Questions

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s revenue?

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) reported $1.67B in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 286% increase from $432.0M in 1997.

How fast is John Wiley & Sons, Inc. growing?

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) saw revenue decline by 0.1% over the past year.

Is WLYB profitable?

Yes, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) is profitable, generating $198.2M in net income for fiscal year 2026 (13.2% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does WLYB pay dividends?

Yes, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.85%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is WLYB's return on equity?

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) has a return on equity (ROE) of 27.7%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s free cash flow?

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) generated $213.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in WLYB back in 1997?

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