John Wiley & Sons Class B (WLYB)
Company Info
Highlights
$2.25B
$0.74
59.39
2.47
$1.24B
$901.66M
$209.56M
$34.58 - $52.04
0.03%
2.20
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Performance
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Returns By Period
John Wiley & Sons Class B (WLYB) returned 0.59% year-to-date (YTD) and 25.45% over the past 12 months.
WLYB
0.59%
3.34%
-15.55%
25.45%
-2.48%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WLYB, 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 | -6.51% | -5.32% | 14.36% | -1.75% | 1.15% | 0.59% | |||||||
| 2024 | 5.25% | -1.77% | 14.14% | 1.04% | -5.00% | 13.41% | 18.65% | -2.95% | 3.27% | 2.29% | 7.83% | -16.05% | 41.44% |
| 2023 | 13.15% | 0.11% | -16.29% | 1.27% | -5.76% | -6.20% | 3.69% | 7.53% | 2.69% | -17.75% | -0.82% | 7.75% | -14.56% |
| 2022 | 1.14% | 0.47% | -9.40% | 1.33% | -2.22% | -19.02% | 8.85% | 15.39% | -16.85% | -22.85% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 78, WLYB is among the top 22% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is 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 Class B (WLYB) 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 Class B provided a 3.21% 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 | 3.21% | 3.19% | 4.35% | 3.54% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Wiley & Sons Class B. 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 Class B has a dividend yield of 3.21%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
John Wiley & Sons Class B has a payout ratio of 1.90%, which is below the market average. This means John Wiley & Sons Class B returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
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 Class B. 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 Class B was 44.18%, occurring on Nov 27, 2023. Recovery took 122 trading sessions.
The current John Wiley & Sons Class B drawdown is 15.55%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -44.18% | Apr 22, 2022 | 132 | Nov 27, 2023 | 122 | Oct 3, 2024 | 254 |
| -28.83% | Dec 3, 2024 | 40 | Mar 4, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -3.58% | Oct 18, 2024 | 7 | Oct 30, 2024 | 4 | Nov 7, 2024 | 11 |
| -2.04% | Apr 5, 2022 | 1 | Apr 5, 2022 | 1 | Apr 18, 2022 | 2 |
| -1.44% | Oct 9, 2024 | 1 | Oct 9, 2024 | 4 | Oct 15, 2024 | 5 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of John Wiley & Sons Class B 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 Class B, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -48.1%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how John Wiley & Sons Class B 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 WLYB, comparing it with other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, WLYB has a P/E ratio of 59.4. 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 WLYB compared to other companies in the Publishing industry. WLYB 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 WLYB relative to other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, WLYB has a P/S ratio of 1.3. 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 WLYB in comparison with other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, WLYB has a P/B value of 3.4. 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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