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WLY Stock Forecast: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 16 Oct 2026
$53
−0.47% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering John Wiley & Sons, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $68 — +29.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 73 of 100 as at 15 Oct 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$2.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
73 / 100
Median analyst target
$68
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$386.4M−2.6% y/y
Operating income$30.5M
Net income−$11.7M
Free cash flow−$70.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+6.2%
1M
+7.2%
YTD
+76.2%
1Y
+47.6%
From 52W high
−4.7%
From 52W low
+87.4%
$28
$55
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

WLY stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Oct 2026
73 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
92
Momentum
83
Volatility
80
Growth
77
Value
71
Issuance
50
Revisions
44
Accruals
36
Size
31

Quality (92): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Accruals (36): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (31): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

WLY stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WLY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$40$50$60$70Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26WLYHigh $68Median $68Low $68

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says1 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $68Median $68High $68

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +29.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
8 Sept 2022CJS SecuritiesUpgradeMarket Outperform—
8 Sept 2022CJS SecuritiesUpgradeMarket Outperform—
29 Aug 2022CJS SecuritiesDowngradeMarket Perform—
25 Aug 2020StifelMaintainsHold—
5 Mar 2020StifelMaintainsHold—
28 Sept 2016Sidoti & Co.InitiatesBuy—
9 Apr 2014Stifel NicolausDowngradeHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Performance

WLY vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 16 Oct 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. returned +47.6% against +16.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

WLY vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26WLYS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

WLY analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.1%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
14.2×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.6×

Cheaper than 58% of US stocks

Price / book
3.3×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.1×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−2.6%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−2.6%

Higher than 33% of US stocks

Gross margin
73.9%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Operating margin
7.3%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Net margin
11.9%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
25.9%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.2%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.8%

Higher than 84% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has a market value of $2.6B and an enterprise value of $3.9B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $1.7B. The latest quarter shrank 2.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $198.2M, a 11.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.78.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $207.7M.

  • John Wiley & Sons, Inc. spent $101.8M on share buybacks and $73.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 50.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 14.2×; forward P/E: 9.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.78%, paying out 38% of earnings.

  • John Wiley & Sons, Inc. employs 4,500 people — $370K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 15 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

WLY vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelPublishing
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
WLYJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.$2.6B
73
TDAYUSA TODAY Co., Inc.$1.1B
81
SCHLScholastic Corp.$729.0M
76
NYTThe New York Times Co.$11.2B
89
LEELee Enterprises, Inc.$149.7M
52
AMCAMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.*$2.7B
56
LBTYALiberty Global Ltd.*$2.7B
37

* Nearest Communication Services names by size — few publishing companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own John Wiley & Sons, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest WLY news & analysis

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week October 4

Seeking Alpha · 2 Oct 2026neutral

A weekly summary was published covering dividend activity among Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, highlighting companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates. The report lists dividend changes and related dates for these groups.

Why it matters — WLY watchers would care because the report may include dividend changes or ex-dividend dates relevant to dividend-focused investing.

John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Could Be a Great Choice

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research published an article examining whether John Wiley & Sons (WLY) qualifies as a strong dividend stock, noting that finding quality dividend-paying shares is challenging but considering the company as a potential good choice.

Why it matters — The piece highlights WLY's appeal to dividend-focused investors, a key consideration for those following the company's shareholder value.

Wiley Announces Quarterly Dividend; Leader in Trusted Content and Research Intelligence Raised Dividend for 33rd Consecutive Year in June 2026

Business Wire · 24 Sept 2026positive

Wiley's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3575 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock, payable on October 22, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 6, 2026. The quarterly dividend is equivalent to an annual dividend of $1.43 per share, representing an increase.

Why it matters — Wiley watchers track the company's dividend payouts as a recurring, shareholder-visible return, and the increase continues a multi-decade record of annual dividend raises.

Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

Zacks Investment Research · 15 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research examines whether John Wiley & Sons (WLY) qualifies as a high-growth dividend stock, noting that while dividends are a key shareholder benefit, finding a strong dividend stock is challenging. The article poses the question of whether WLY has what it takes.

Why it matters — A WLY watcher would care because the piece evaluates the company's dividend and growth profile, which could influence how investors assess its shareholder value.

John Wiley & Sons Earnings: Be Careful Not To Overplay The AI Angle

Seeking Alpha · 8 Sept 2026negative

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. retains a Hold rating, with the article citing ongoing pressure in college textbooks and slowing AI revenue growth. AI revenues slowed to $49M in FY 2026 from rapid prior growth, and Q1 2027 AI revenue declined sharply year-over-year, even as the company's strategic pivot toward research publishing and AI licensing offers longer-term promise.

Why it matters — A WLY watcher would care because near-term revenue trends remain negative despite the company's long-term strategic pivot, signalling ongoing headwinds in textbooks and slowing momentum in a key AI growth area.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about WLY stock

What is the WLY stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is WLY stock a buy right now?

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. 73 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WLY?

As at 15 Oct 2026, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ranks 73 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 Quality (92 of 100).

Will WLY stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +29.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 73 out of 100 as at 15 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the WLY stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has WLY stock performed over the past year?

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. returned +47.6% over the 12 months to 16 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does John Wiley & Sons, Inc. do?

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class A is a publishing and learning company that provides research content, educational resources, and professional knowledge solutions.

What is the latest news on WLY?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 2 Oct 2026): "Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week October 4". A weekly summary was published covering dividend activity among Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, highlighting companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates. The report lists dividend changes and related dates for these groups.

Company

About John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class A is a publishing and learning company that provides research content, educational resources, and professional knowledge solutions. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class A serves academic institutions, researchers, students, professionals, corporations, and libraries through its Research and Learning businesses. Its offerings include scholarly journals, scientific and technical publications, books, digital courseware, assessments, and training services designed to support learning and research workflows. The company also delivers research platforms and related services that help organizations access, manage, and apply trusted information across science, medicine, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities. Based in Hoboken, New Jersey, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class A plays a significant role in the global information and education markets by connecting specialized content with the communities that use it.

CEO Mr. Matthew S. Kissner · 4,500 employees · United States · https://www.wiley.com