John Wiley & Sons (NYSE: WLY) is scheduled to release its second quarter earnings for the fiscal year 2026 on December 4, 2025, before the market opens. Analysts anticipate that the company will report earnings of $0.97 per share and a total revenue of $416.40 million for the quarter. Investors can access the details of the earnings call, which will take place at 10:00 AM ET, through the company’s official website.
In the previous earnings report, released on February 28, 2025, John Wiley & Sons announced earnings per share of $1.29 and a revenue of $533.00 million. The company demonstrated a strong financial performance, with a return on equity of 27.31% and a net margin of 5.82%.
Stock Performance and Market Position
As of Tuesday, shares of WLY opened at $36.22. The company boasts a market capitalization of $1.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.35, and a beta of 1.03. Over the last fifty days, the stock has maintained an average price of $37.20, while the 200-day moving average stands at $39.42. The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week low of $32.92 and a high of $52.29. Additionally, John Wiley & Sons has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.65, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.12.
On September 25, 2025, the company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase plan, allowing for the buyback of up to $250.00 million in outstanding shares. This plan enables John Wiley & Sons to reacquire approximately 11.7% of its shares, a move often interpreted as a sign that management considers the stock undervalued.
Institutional Investment Activity
Recent changes in ownership by institutional investors indicate growing confidence in John Wiley & Sons. State Street Corp increased its holdings by 2.1% during the second quarter, now owning 1,714,430 shares valued at approximately $76.52 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP also raised its position by 3.7% in the third quarter, bringing its total to 1,557,800 shares valued at around $63.04 million.
Invesco Ltd. significantly boosted its stake by 192.5%, now holding 594,815 shares worth approximately $26.55 million. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd expanded its investments by 323.5%, increasing its ownership to 528,088 shares valued at about $23.57 million. Bank of America Corp DE also grew its position by 0.9%, now owning 282,826 shares valued at $11.45 million. Institutional investors currently own 73.94% of the company’s stock.
Analyst ratings have varied, with Weiss Ratings issuing a “hold (C-)” rating on November 24, 2025. Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock from a “strong-buy” to a “buy” rating on September 6, 2025. Overall, data from MarketBeat.com indicates that the average analyst rating for John Wiley & Sons is “Hold,” reflecting a cautious outlook among market experts.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. specializes in providing research and learning materials, operating through segments such as Research, Learning, and Held for Sale or Sold. The Research segment focuses on publishing and research solutions, while the Learning segment encompasses academic and professional reporting, including publishing and related knowledge solutions.
Investors and analysts alike are keenly awaiting the forthcoming earnings report, which will provide further insights into the company’s performance and strategic direction as it approaches the end of the fiscal year.
