John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

WLY
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.US flagNew York Stock Exchange
44.17
USD
-0.48
- -
2.35BMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
30.01
30.06
30.97
30
30.06
31.29
31.79
32.58
34.71
37.36
36.36
34.09
31.04
31.47
Basic EPS, GAAP
2.46
2.72
3.01
2.53
1.99
3.35
2.97
-1.32
2.65
2.66
0.31
-3.65
1.56
2.91
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
4.74
4.92
4.86
4.22
3.17
4.21
2.47
3.05
4.05
3.9
3.07
1.93
2.22
3.01
Dividend per Share
0.98
1
1.16
1.21
1.25
1.28
1.34
1.36
1.38
1.38
1.39
1.4
1.41
1.42
Book Value per Share
25.07
26.62
28.56
30.51
31.46
33.4
35.57
33.15
34.57
35.95
34.99
30.33
30.98
32.09
Tangible Book Value per Share
-15.17
-13.36
-15.2
-15
-15.52
-13.17
-14.87
-18.58
-21.96
-19.57
-18.25
-17.61
-17.84
-18.53
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
59
59
59
58
57
57
57
56
56
56
56
55
54
53
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1,761
1,775
1,822
1,727
1,719
1,796
1,800
1,831
1,942
2,083
2,020
1,873
1,678
1,671
Operating Margin (%)
14.39
14.32
14.63
12.55
13.08
14.68
12.62
9.86
11.27
10.46
10.15
11.95
14.72
16.26
Depreciation Expense
98
103
113
156
157
154
161
175
200
215
214
178
148
146
Net Income, GAAP
144
161
177
146
114
192
168
-74
148
148
17
-200
84
154
Effective Tax Rate (%)
22.84
17.91
21.55
16.6
40.54
10.16
20.99
- -
15.72
29.26
47.94
- -
41.1
10.45
Profit Margin (%)
8.19
9.04
9.71
8.44
6.61
10.7
9.35
-4.06
7.64
7.12
0.85
-10.7
5.02
9.24
Working Capital
-32
60
-63
-111
-428
-394
-380
-312
-463
-419
-354
-419
-381
-281
LT Debt
673
700
650
605
365
360
479
925
955
901
859
861
871
870
Total Equity
988
1,182
1,055
1,037
1,003
1,191
1,181
934
1,091
1,142
1,045
740
752
750
Return on Invested Capital (%)
12.32
11.73
11.32
10.48
8.83
16.12
11.14
- -
9.33
7.46
5.38
- -
8.96
14.79
Return on Capital (%)
7.71
7.79
8.09
6.67
5.47
9.19
7.59
- -
5.7
5.53
1.28
- -
4.49
7.48
Return on Common Equity (%)
10.1
10.55
10.87
8.48
6.39
10.34
8.56
-3.83
7.81
7.53
0.87
-11.1
5.04
9.27

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Jul'26
Oct'26
Jan'26
ST Debt
28
27
27
LT Borrowings
818
862
796
LT Finance Leases
78
76
74
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
53
53
52
Market Capitalization
2,077
1,973
1,658

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Jul'26
Oct'26
Jan'26
Total Current Assets
420
381
411
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
82
67
95
Accounts Receivable, Net
220
210
200
Inventories
22
21
19
Total Current Liabilities
649
540
692
Payables & Accruals
215
242
302
ST Debt
28
27
27
Deferred Revenue
362
219
293

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
-2.25%
-2.9%
1.69%
Free Cash Flow
-4.48%
-3.63%
13.16%
Net Income, GAAP
-191.95%
-358.47%
-142.01%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
-0.67%
-1.49%
-10.43%
Total Cash Common Dividend
1.07%
-0.14%
-1.12%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
451
493
461
468
1,873
2025
404
427
405
443
1,678
2026
397
422
410
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
-1.67
-0.35
-2.08
0.46
-3.65
2025
-0.03
0.75
-0.43
1.27
1.56
2026
0.22
0.85
0.57
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
1.4
2025
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
1.41
2026
0.36
0.35
0.35
- -
- -

Company Description

MCPAPIChat
CEO
Matthew S. Kissner
Full Time Employees
6,400
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Publishing
Address
111 River Street Hoboken NJ United States of America 07030-5774
IPO Date
Jun 2, 1972
Website
wiley.com
Business
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a global publishing company primarily engaged in academic publishing, research, and educational content provision. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including scholarly journals, books, digital content, research and learning platforms, professional development and training services, and data analytics solutions. Its main products span research journals across life, health, physical, chemical, and AI sciences; academic and professional books; and digital learning platforms targeting higher education, professional, and corporate markets. Wiley serves customers worldwide with offices and operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1807 and headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, Wiley operates through segments focused on research, publishing, and education. Recent major changes include strategic expansion in AI-related research publishing with six new journal launches planned by 2026 in health, life, physical sciences, and artificial intelligence fields. The company has enhanced its research revenue through AI licensing agreements and Open Access initiatives, generating $40 million in AI licensing revenue for the fiscal year 2025. Wiley improved its adjusted operating margins and adjusted EBITDA margins substantially through cost optimization and sustainable revenue growth. In early 2024, Wiley completed the divestiture of its University Services segment to Academic Partnerships for approximately $150 million, streamlining its focus on core research and learning businesses. Additionally, Wiley continues strategic cost restructuring and increased share repurchase activities aimed at long-term margin improvement. Wiley's industry positioning covers academic and professional publishing sectors, targeting universities, researchers, professionals, and enterprises. The company holds leadership in digital content delivery and AI-driven innovation in research tools and journal publishing. The divestiture of Wiley University Services marks a strategic shift away from online program management towards enhanced focus on high-margin research products and digital learning innovations. Wiley maintains a broad international presence with a commitment to advancing open research access and supporting scientific communities globally. Its recent operational changes reflect an emphasis on digital and AI integration, portfolio expansion in specialized scientific fields, and financial discipline to underpin future growth.

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