Nama's AI scorecard currently rates John Wiley & Sons Hold (5.7 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is WLY's P/E ratio?

John Wiley & Sons trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.0.

When does WLY report earnings?

John Wiley & Sons's next scheduled report is on Dec 3, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.24.

What is the WLY price target?

The median analyst price target from 1 analysts is $68.00, with a range of $68.00 – $68.00.

Is WLY Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads John Wiley & Sons as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does WLY pay a dividend?

Yes — John Wiley & Sons's dividend yield is 2.9%.

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John Wiley & Sons (WLY)

Communication Services · Publishing · NYSE

John Wiley & Sons (WLY) is a Communication Services company in the Publishing industry. It has a market capitalization of $2.55B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.0 and a free-cash-flow yield of 6.6%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 0.1% and free cash flow per share grew 51.8%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.7 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the rising band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 5.7/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Rising · +34.6% over 12 months ex. last

Second-best fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-12.6%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$2.55B
Trailing P/E	12.0
Price / book	3.2
Price / sales	1.5
FCF yield	6.6%
Dividend yield	2.9%
Gross margin	74.6%
Operating margin	17.6%
Net margin	11.9%
Revenue growth (YoY)	-0.1%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	-6.0%
EPS growth (YoY)	+15.9%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	+51.8%
Beta	0.8
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Communication Services
Industry	Publishing

WLY earnings

Next report: Dec 3, 2026 (Q2 2027, EPS estimate $1.24). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q1 2027	Sep 3, 2026	$0.44	$0.40	+10.0%	$386.36M
Q4 2026	Jun 16, 2026	$1.67	$1.65	+1.2%	$447.94M
Q3 2026	Mar 5, 2026	$0.97	$0.86	+12.8%	$410.04M
Q2 2026	Dec 4, 2025	$1.10	$0.97	+13.4%	$421.75M

WLY analyst price target

Median target $68.00 from 1 analysts, ranging $68.00 – $68.00.

Publishing peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
NYT	New York Times	$10.93B	23.8
PSO	Pearson	$10.38B	—

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WLY FAQ

Is WLY a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates John Wiley & Sons Hold (5.7 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is WLY's P/E ratio?: John Wiley & Sons trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.0.
When does WLY report earnings?: John Wiley & Sons's next scheduled report is on Dec 3, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.24.
What is the WLY price target?: The median analyst price target from 1 analysts is $68.00, with a range of $68.00 – $68.00.
Is WLY Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads John Wiley & Sons as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does WLY pay a dividend?: Yes — John Wiley & Sons's dividend yield is 2.9%.