John Wiley & Sons Class B (WLYB)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in John Wiley & Sons Class B, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

John Wiley & Sons Class B (WLYB) has returned 24.85% so far this year and -10.38% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 1, 2022, WLYB's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.15%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 38.5 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Mar 2026 with a return of +25.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -19.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, WLYB closed higher 24% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 10, 2025 with a return of +24.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2023 at -16.3%.

John Wiley & Sons Class B has an annualized alpha of 3.10%, beta of 0.10, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 04, 2022.

• This stock participated in 91.19% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 38.44% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.10 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.00 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WLYB ranks 29 for risk / return — below 29% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for John Wiley & Sons Class B (WLYB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

John Wiley & Sons Class B provided a 3.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.42 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.

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.

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.

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 44.27%, occurring on Nov 27, 2023. Recovery took 214 trading sessions.

The current John Wiley & Sons Class B drawdown is 23.84%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.