WLYBJohn Wiley & Sons (WLY) exhibits a mixed profile. Its established presence in educational and research publishing provides a stable revenue base, but recent performance indicates challenges. The company's valuation appears reasonable, and it offers a consistent dividend, but growth prospects are moderate. Technical indicators suggest caution in the short to medium term.
John Wiley & Sons operates in sectors experiencing digital transformation and evolving educational models. While these offer opportunities, the company faces competition and the need to adapt its content and delivery methods. Thematic tailwinds are present but not dominant.
John Wiley & Sons shows signs of revenue decline and profitability challenges in recent periods, particularly in the Learning segment. However, the company maintains a solid balance sheet with manageable debt and generates consistent cash flow. The dividend yield is attractive, but earnings growth is a concern.
The stock is trading below key moving averages and momentum indicators suggest downward pressure. While the RSI is in oversold territory, indicating a potential bounce, the overall trend is bearish in the short to medium term.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Digital Transformation in Education | 70 |
| Growth in Scientific Research Publishing | 65 |
| Competition in Publishing | 40 |
| Subscription Model Sustainability | 50 |
| Global Education Trends | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 65 |
| Profitability | 50 |
| Growth | 40 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 60 |
| Cash Flow | 75 |
| Dividend Yield | 80 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 20 |
| Momentum | 40 |
| Volume Confirmation | 50 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| MACD | 30 |
Attractive P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio is 24.4, which is reasonable given the company's historical performance and industry.
Consistent Dividend Payout
The company has a consistent dividend history with a current dividend yield of 3.41%, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Recent Performance Decline
The stock has experienced a -8.89% decline year-to-date and a -15.43% decline over the past year, indicating a recent downtrend and potential investor concerns.
High P/S Ratio
The Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.2 (TTM) might be considered high for a publishing company depending on growth expectations.
July 2025
8
Ex-Dividend Date
July 2025
24
Next Dividend Date
September 2025
4
Next Earnings Date
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A: $
L: $
H: 375.00M
A: 375.00M
L: 375.00M
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a publisher, provides authoritative content, data-driven insights, and knowledge services for the advancement of science, innovation, and learning in the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and internationally. The company's Research segment provides scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, as well as related content and services in the areas of physical sciences and engineering, health sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and life sciences. This segment sells its products direct to research libraries and library consortia, as well as to researchers and professional society members, and other customers; and through independent subscription agents. The company's Learning segment offers scientific, professional, and education print and digital books; digital courseware to support students and instructors, and assessment services for businesses and professionals. This segment sells its products and services to business and leadership, technology, behavioral health, engineering/architecture, science, and professional education categories through brick-and-mortar and online retailers, wholesalers who supply such bookstores, college bookstores, individual practitioners, corporations, distributor networks, and government agencies. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. was founded in 1807 and is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey.