John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha9/3/2026Neutral
WLY
John Wiley & SonsNYSECOMMUNICATION SERVICESPUBLISHING
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$2.44B
P/E Ratio
12.99
EPS
$3.71
Beta
0.77
52W High
$57.45
52W Low
$27.93
50-Day MA
$51.51
200-Day MA
$40.11
Dividend Yield
2.10%
Profit Margin
11.90%
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) | $1.67B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $1.24B |
| EBITDA | $349.38M |
| Operating Margin | 7.29% |
| Return on Equity | 25.90% |
| Return on Assets | 6.25% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $32.16 |
| Book Value | $16.68 |
| Price-to-Book | 3.23 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.47 |
| EV/Revenue | 2.322 |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.22 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 108.40% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | -2.60% |
| Shares Outstanding | $41.93M |
| Float | $37.93M |
| % Insiders | 10.68% |
| % Institutions | 105.30% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
37.64%
HV 20-Day
34.69%
HV 30-Day
42.11%
HV 60-Day
40.57%
HV Rank
71.8%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($68.00 target)
1
Strong BuyLatest News
John Wiley & Sons Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
John Wiley & Sons NYSE: WLY said its first-quarter fiscal 2027 performance met its internal plan as growth in research publishing and artificial intelligence-related offerings was offset by a difficult comparison with the prior year and continued weakness in learning markets.
MarketBeat9/3/2026Negative
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.4 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.49 per share a year ago.
Zacks Investment Research9/3/2026Positive
Wiley Reports First Quarter 2027 Results; Q1 in Line With Expectations and Full Year Outlook Reaffirmed
HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning, today reported results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2026. First Quarter Summary GAAP performance vs. prior year: Revenue of $386 million vs. $397 million (-3%); Operating Income of $3 million vs. $31 million and Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $(0.23) vs. $0.22 largely due to restructuring charges.
Business Wire9/3/2026Neutral
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Could Be a Great Choice
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Zacks Investment Research8/27/2026Positive
Wiley Schedules First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Earnings Release and Conference Call
HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning, will release its first quarter fiscal 2027 results prior to market open on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The Company has scheduled a conference call that day beginning at 10am ET to discuss the results. Access webcast at Investor Relations at investors.wiley.com, or directly at https://events.q4inc.com/attende.
Business Wire8/27/2026Neutral
Wiley Launches Its First Spectral Analysis API Portfolio, Giving Labs a Faster Path from Unknown Substance to Validated Answer
HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, today announced the launch of its spectral analysis application programming interface (API) portfolio, providing users with a new, faster way to access its trusted spectral data, analytical algorithms, and predictive models—within their own workflows. Wiley has one of the most comprehensive and trusted collections of scientific reference databases in the world, relied upon as a.
Business Wire8/19/2026Neutral
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Zacks Investment Research8/17/2026Neutral
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Zacks Investment Research8/3/2026Positive
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Zacks Investment Research7/30/2026Negative
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Data last updated: 9/7/2026