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Zacks Investment Research8/17/2026Neutral
WLY
John Wiley & SonsNYSECOMMUNICATION SERVICESPUBLISHING
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$2.61B
P/E Ratio
12.35
EPS
$4.16
Beta
0.78
52W High
$57.45
52W Low
$27.93
50-Day MA
$49.41
200-Day MA
$38.88
Dividend Yield
2.74%
Profit Margin
13.20%
Forward P/E
15.27
PEG Ratio
13.05
About John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) is a prominent global leader in educational materials and research solutions, dedicated to advancing knowledge across academic and professional landscapes. The company's diverse portfolio includes academic publishing, professional development resources, and cutting-edge digital platforms designed to meet the evolving needs of learners and professionals. With a strong focus on digital transformation and content accessibility, Wiley is committed to enhancing educational outcomes and research productivity. Its reputation for quality and continuous innovation positions Wiley as a vital partner in the academic and professional sectors, enabling it to adapt effectively to the rapidly changing demands of its global client base.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.68B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $1.25B |
| EBITDA | $351.80M |
| Operating Margin | 24.70% |
| Return on Equity | 27.70% |
| Return on Assets | 6.77% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $31.95 |
| Book Value | $16.68 |
| Price-to-Book | 3.08 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.56 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.97 |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.15 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 108.40% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 1.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | $42.01M |
| Float | $38.61M |
| % Insiders | 9.78% |
| % Institutions | 104.81% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
37.42%
HV 20-Day
45.94%
HV 30-Day
40.48%
HV 60-Day
39.00%
HV Rank
71.0%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($68.00 target)
1
Strong BuyLatest News
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Wiley Joins U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission Consortium to Advance AI-Powered Scientific Discovery
HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wiley (NYSE: WLY) today announced its membership in the Genesis Mission Consortium, the public-private partnership supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Genesis Mission, joining organizations including Nvidia, AWS, Microsoft, IBM, and AMD. Wiley is the only scientific publisher among the consortium's members and has been invited to demonstrate its work today at the Genesis Mission Annual Summit in Washington, D.C. The Genesis Mission is a Department of.
Business Wire7/22/2026Neutral
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Zacks Investment Research7/8/2026Positive
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Zacks Investment Research7/2/2026Positive
Dividend Announcements: June 20-26, 2026
In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. Thirteen companies in my database (including 7 banks) announced dividend increases. JPMorgan Chase stands out with a 10% dividend hike, an A+ safety grade, and a new $50B buyback, and trades only 3.35% above fair value. Matson is the week's high-quality non-bank, boasting a 7.34 quality score, 9.4 safety score, and a conservative 10% payout ratio.
Seeking Alpha7/1/2026Positive
3 Stocks in Focus That Announced Dividend Hikes Amid Market Volatility
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Zacks Investment Research6/30/2026Negative
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