John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY)
Estimates & Forecasts•Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
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WLY Price Targets Summary| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $17M | $-200M | $84M | $101M | $75M | $26M | $18M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.31 | $-3.65 | $1.53 | $1.85 | $1.38 | $0.48 | $0.33 |
| YoY Growth | — | -1262.4% | — | +20.2% | -25.5% | -65.5% | -31.7% |
| Net Margin | 0.9% | -10.7% | 5.0% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 1.4% |
USD · WLY · Proprietary Model| Metric | 2025A | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.7B | $1.6B | $1.5B | $1.3B | $1.2B |
| Net Income | $84M | $101M | $75M | $26M | $18M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.53 | $1.85 | $1.38 | $0.48 | $0.33 |
| Free Cash Flow | $141M | $159M | $88M | $52M | $35M |
Treat point estimates cautiously; use wider scenario ranges and position sizing discipline.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WLY stock.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s projected EPS for the next fiscal year is $1.85. This estimate blends our quantitative model with Wall Street analyst consensus and carries a confidence score of 46/100. The model factors in revenue trajectory, margin path, and share buyback trends to arrive at this figure.
Our scenario-based model produces three price targets for John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: Bear case $2, Base case $37, and Bull case $N/A. These targets are derived by applying the median historical P/E ratio to forward EPS estimates under each growth scenario. They are not buy/sell recommendations.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s projected revenue growth for the next fiscal year is -6.4%, reaching approximately $1.6B in total revenue. Growth estimates are probability-weighted and blend analyst consensus with our CAGR extrapolation model. Outer years (FY+3, FY+4) fade toward industry median growth rates.
Accuracy depends on several measurable factors. Our model confidence score of 46/100 is computed from revenue predictability (25% weight), margin stability (20%), historical earnings beat rate (20%), data depth (15%), analyst coverage (10%), and model-consensus agreement (10%). Stable margins provide a consistent baseline. No forecast model is perfect — always cross-reference with your own analysis.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s forward operating margin is estimated at 11.9% for the next fiscal year. The margin trend is currently "stable". Our model tracks margin mean-reversion patterns and adjusts for sector-specific cost dynamics. Operating leverage is a key driver of EPS growth beyond top-line revenue expansion.
The v2 model uses a multi-step process: (1) Revenue is projected via blended CAGR with probability weighting, (2) Operating and net margins follow a mean-reversion path calibrated to sector norms, (3) EPS is derived from net income divided by projected diluted shares (accounting for buyback trends), (4) For FY+1 and FY+2, estimates are blended with analyst consensus based on coverage depth, (5) Price targets apply median historical P/E to forward EPS under bear/base/bull growth scenarios. All inputs are from public filings and third-party data providers.
The bear case ($2) assumes P25 revenue growth, worst-case margins, and multiple compression. Key risks include: unexpected margin contraction, revenue deceleration below model floor, regulatory headwinds, macro deterioration, or competitive disruption. A confidence score below 60 suggests higher estimate volatility. Always size positions according to the full scenario range, not just the base case.
Our model is below Wall Street consensus with a 56.0% gap. For FY+1, analyst estimates blend with our model at 15% analyst weight. By FY+3 and FY+4, estimates are purely model-driven as analyst coverage thins out at longer horizons.