John Wiley & Sons (WLY)
Company Info
Highlights
$2.38B
$0.74
59.64
2.48
$1.24B
$901.66M
$209.56M
$33.77 - $53.07
$60.00
6.66%
6.26
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Performance
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Returns By Period
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) returned 0.41% year-to-date (YTD) and 18.08% over the past 12 months.
WLY
0.41%
2.40%
-16.74%
18.08%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-0.64%
8.97%
-2.62%
11.90%
15.76%
10.69%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WLY, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -6.36% | -2.57% | 11.74% | -1.21% | -0.30% | 0.41% | |||||||
| 2024 | 6.62% | -1.45% | 14.33% | -0.56% | -2.98% | 11.66% | 18.25% | 1.17% | -0.12% | 2.90% | 5.84% | -15.57% | 42.19% |
| 2023 | 14.33% | -2.86% | -12.86% | 0.40% | -6.66% | -5.47% | 1.63% | 8.56% | 0.03% | -17.74% | -0.20% | 6.17% | -17.53% |
| 2022 | -6.68% | 4.07% | -9.82% | 10.13% | -11.85% | -18.40% | 13.35% | 12.37% | -14.76% | -24.67% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of WLY is 68, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for John Wiley & Sons (WLY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
John Wiley & Sons provided a 3.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.41 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.41 | $1.41 | $1.40 | $1.39 |
Dividend yield | 3.24% | 3.22% | 4.40% | 3.46% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Wiley & Sons. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.35 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.41 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.40 |
| 2022 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.39 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
John Wiley & Sons has a dividend yield of 3.24%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
John Wiley & Sons has a payout ratio of 40.40%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that John Wiley & Sons strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the John Wiley & Sons. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the John Wiley & Sons was 43.95%, occurring on Oct 17, 2023. Recovery took 251 trading sessions.
The current John Wiley & Sons drawdown is 16.74%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -43.95% | Apr 21, 2022 | 375 | Oct 17, 2023 | 251 | Oct 16, 2024 | 626 |
| -28.08% | Nov 26, 2024 | 66 | Mar 5, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -6.1% | Nov 12, 2024 | 6 | Nov 19, 2024 | 4 | Nov 25, 2024 | 10 |
| -4.92% | Apr 4, 2022 | 4 | Apr 7, 2022 | 7 | Apr 19, 2022 | 11 |
| -3.41% | Oct 17, 2024 | 5 | Oct 23, 2024 | 10 | Nov 6, 2024 | 15 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of John Wiley & Sons over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of John Wiley & Sons, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 86.7% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how John Wiley & Sons is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Publishing industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for WLY, comparing it with other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, WLY has a P/E ratio of 59.6. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for WLY compared to other companies in the Publishing industry. WLY currently has a PEG ratio of 2.5. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for WLY relative to other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, WLY has a P/S ratio of 1.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for WLY in comparison with other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, WLY has a P/B value of 3.5. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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