John Wiley & Sons, Inc.(WLYB)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q4
while the stock trades at a modest 11.31 P/E TTM, the persistent liquidity risk evidenced by a 0.54 current ratio and the ongoing volatility in cash conversion cycles warrant a cautious wait-and-see approach.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026Latest | Jun 16, 2026 | $1.67vs $1.65+1.2% | $448Mvs $450M-0.5% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | $0.97vs $0.86+12.8% | $410Mvs $391M+4.9% |
| Q4 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $1.10vs $0.78+41.0% | $422Mvs $408M+3.5% |
| Q4 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.49vs $0.32+53.1% | $397Mvs $430M-7.7% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB)
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Key metrics vs top competitors for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $53.63 | $2.81B | 12.89 | -0.06% | 13.22% | 27.69% | 2.6% | |
| $16.54 | $10.76B | 24.81 | 0.7% | 10.79% | 20.31% | — | |
| $46.20 | $1.12B | -671.51 | 2.25% | 3.88% | 6.91% | — | |
| $3.12 | $368.24M | -1.67 | -14.31% | -4.63% | -7.87% | — | |
| $32.27 | $56.67B | 21.61 | 1.65% | 21.02% | 141.74% | — | |
| $26.64 | $14.95B | 12.87 | 2.42% | 11.8% | 11.38% | — |
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Jun 25, 2026·SEC
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) reported $1.68B in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 288% increase from $432.0M in 1997.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) saw revenue decline by 0.1% over the past year.
Yes, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) is profitable, generating $221.6M in net income for fiscal year 2026 (13.2% net margin).
Yes, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.60%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) has a return on equity (ROE) of 27.7%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) generated $178.8M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
