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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B (WLYB) Stock Price & Analysis

WLYB Stock Chart & Stats

51.60-0.12(-0.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$47.5$50$52.5$553 Aug19 Aug1 Sep16 Sep29 Sep12 Oct27 Oct
Day’s Range
$51.60 - $51.60
52-Week Range
$29.16 - $57.16
Previous Close
$51.72
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
2,452
Market Cap
$2.60B
Enterprise Value
$3.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$106.43M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$1.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
13.6
Beta
0.31
Next Earnings
Dec 09, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
1.24
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
2.71%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Research Publishing Strength

Research publishing is showing durable demand, supported by double-digit revenue growth, strong submissions, expanding output, and retention above 99%. These indicators reinforce Wiley’s market position and provide a stable foundation for recurring institutional and scholarly revenue.

AI And Data Platform Expansion

Wiley is extending its proprietary research content into AI licensing, knowledge feeds, APIs, and data analytics. Contracted revenue and expanding corporate customers create a pathway toward a larger recurring digital business, while strategic partnerships broaden distribution and relevance.

Cash Generation And Profitability

Strong operating cash flow and approximately $212 million of trailing free cash flow give Wiley resources to service debt, fund technology and content investment, and return capital. Improving cash generation also supports resilience as the company integrates Emerald and develops growth platforms.

Bears Say

Learning Revenue Weakness

The learning segment remains a material drag on consolidated growth, with declines across academic and professional activities and compressed profitability. Continued weakness in consumer, retail, and corporate demand could make it harder for Wiley to sustain overall revenue and margin improvement.

Higher Leverage

Higher leverage reduces balance-sheet flexibility and increases sensitivity to interest expense, refinancing conditions, and earnings volatility. This is particularly relevant after the Emerald acquisition, because weaker operating performance could limit Wiley’s ability to fund investment and shareholder returns.

AI Revenue Variability

AI licensing is an attractive growth avenue, but lumpy deal timing makes revenue and earnings less predictable in the near term. Wiley is building recurring revenue alongside licenses, yet variability may continue to complicate forecasting and create uneven performance across reporting periods.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B News

WLYB FAQ

What was John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B’s price range in the past 12 months?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B lowest stock price was $29.16 and its highest was $57.16 in the past 12 months.
What is John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B’s market cap?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B’s market cap is $2.60B.
When is John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B’s upcoming earnings report date?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B’s next earnings report is estimated for Dec 09, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 37 days.
How were John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B’s earnings last quarter?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B released its earnings results on Sep 03, 2026. The company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.4 by $0.04.
Is John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B pay dividends?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B does not currently pay dividends.
What is John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B’s EPS estimate?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B’s EPS estimate is 1.24.
How many shares outstanding does John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B have?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B has 8,758,419 shares outstanding.
What happened to John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B’s price movement after its last earnings report?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B reported an EPS of $0.44 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.4. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.427%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B?
Hedge funds hold John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B shares: the largest hedge-fund position in John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class B is 71,889,033 shares.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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