Stock Overview

John Wiley & Sons (WLY)

NYSE · Communication Services · Publishing

John Wiley & Sons is a Communication Services company with a market capitalization of $2.66B, a trailing P/E ratio of 12.6, and a dividend yield of 2.06%.

Market Cap
$2.66B
P/E (TTM)
12.6
Forward P/E
15.3
Price/Sales
1.6
Price/Book
3.1
EV/EBITDA
8.3
Dividend Yield
2.06%
Beta
0.78
EPS (TTM)
$4.16
Profit Margin
9.2%
ROE
27.7%
Short % of Float
10.6%
Days to Cover
6.5
52W High
$55.61
52W Low
$28.53

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending April 30, 2025

Revenue
$1.68B
Gross Profit
$1.19B
Operating Income
$246.97M
Net Income
$84.16M
Free Cash Flow
$141.12M
Total Debt
$817.72M
Cash & Equivalents
$85.88M
Shareholder Equity
$752.21M

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q4 2026June 16, 2026$1.37$1.65-17.0%
Q3 2026March 5, 2026$0.97$0.84+15.5%
Q2 2026December 4, 2025$1.10$1.00+10.0%
Q1 2026September 4, 2025$0.49$0.50-2.0%
Q4 2025June 17, 2025$1.37$1.27+7.9%
Q3 2025March 6, 2025$0.84$0.45+86.7%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20263,782,6337.18%6.5-8.4%
June 30, 20264,127,9617.84%4.5+10.2%
June 15, 20263,747,0597.12%8.7+1.5%
May 29, 20263,690,3727.01%11.9-1.4%
May 15, 20263,744,7757.11%10.3+5.4%
April 30, 20263,554,1436.75%9.4+0.3%
April 15, 20263,543,3856.73%7.9-3.3%
March 31, 20263,663,5016.96%6.8-7.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Wiley & Sons's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, John Wiley & Sons (WLY) has a market capitalization of $2.66B.

What is John Wiley & Sons's P/E ratio?

John Wiley & Sons trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.6. Its forward P/E is 15.3.

Does John Wiley & Sons pay a dividend?

Yes — John Wiley & Sons pays a dividend yielding 2.06%, an annual payout of $1.42 per share.

What sector is WLY in?

John Wiley & Sons is in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Publishing industry.

What is John Wiley & Sons's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 3,782,633 WLY shares were sold short, or 7.18% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 6.5. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was John Wiley & Sons's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending April 30, 2025), John Wiley & Sons reported revenue of $1.68B and net income of $84.16M.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.