WLYCommunication Services · PublishingThe 1 Wall Street analysts covering John Wiley & Sons, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $68 — +32.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores John Wiley & Sons, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (99): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Revisions (57): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
Size (33): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WLY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +32.3% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sept 2022 | CJS Securities | Upgrade | Market Outperform | — |
| 8 Sept 2022 | CJS Securities | Upgrade | Market Outperform | — |
| 29 Aug 2022 | CJS Securities | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 25 Aug 2020 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 5 Mar 2020 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 28 Sept 2016 | Sidoti & Co. | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 9 Apr 2014 | Stifel Nicolaus | Downgrade | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. WLY appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| WLYJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. | $2.6B | 95 |
| TDAYUSA TODAY Co., Inc. | $1.0B | 88 |
| SCHLScholastic Corp. | $781.5M | 81 |
| NYTThe New York Times Co. | $10.5B | 93 |
| LEELee Enterprises, Inc. | $189.7M | 47 |
| IHSIHS Holding Ltd.* | $2.8B | 90 |
| IMAXIMAX Corp.* | $2.9B | 87 |
* Nearest Communication Services names by size — few publishing companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Zacks Investment Research named WLY among four defensive consumer staples stocks to buy amid weak consumer confidence and market volatility, citing demand for safer stock picks.
Why it matters — This positions WLY as a defensive option for investors seeking stability when consumer confidence is low, which could support demand for its shares.
Zacks Investment Research identified WLY as one of four low-beta defensive stock picks, as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged amid market volatility, inflation worries and a tech selloff.
Why it matters — WLY watchers would care because the article positions the company as a defensive investment choice during uncertain market conditions, which could influence investor perception.
Zacks Investment Research published a piece questioning whether John Wiley & Sons (WLY) has what it takes to be a great dividend stock.
Why it matters — The article suggests WLY may be worth attention from income-focused investors evaluating its dividend potential.
The 1 Wall Street analysts covering John Wiley & Sons, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $68, with estimates ranging from $68 to $68. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 1 analysts covering John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ranks 95 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +32.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering John Wiley & Sons, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WLY are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $68 to $68 over the next 12 months.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. returned +35.2% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
John Wiley & Sons Inc. is a distinguished global publishing company specializing in academic, technical, and professional content.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Aug 2026): "4 Consumer Staples Stocks to Play Safe Amid Sinking Consumer Confidence". Zacks Investment Research named WLY among four defensive consumer staples stocks to buy amid weak consumer confidence and market volatility, citing demand for safer stock picks.
John Wiley & Sons Inc. is a distinguished global publishing company specializing in academic, technical, and professional content. Established in 1807, the company plays a pivotal role in informing and advancing knowledge across various disciplines. John Wiley & Sons is primarily recognized for publishing scientific, technical, and medical journals, as well as educational materials for institutions and professionals. The publishing giant has made significant strides in digital transformation, providing services and resources online that are crucial for research and education industries. Its offerings include digital education and learning products that are vital in higher education and professional training sectors, as well as providing solutions to facilitate scholarly research and career development. The company's longstanding reputation in the market is built on its extensive portfolio, which includes partnerships with academic institutions and societies. John Wiley & Sons Inc. continues to impact the global education and research landscape by delivering high-quality content and innovative solutions, making it a vital contributor to the advancement of science and learning worldwide.
CEO Mr. Matthew S. Kissner · 4,500 employees · United States · https://www.wiley.com