John Wiley & Sons Class B (WLYB)

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John Wiley & Sons Class B (WLYB) is up 44.6% since the beginning of the year. At $44 per share, WLYB is trading just below its 52-week high of $45.

John Wiley & Sons Class B (WLYB) has returned 44.55% so far this year and 19.05% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 1, 2022, WLYB's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.2 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% 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 6.54%, 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 44.53% 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 55 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

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

John Wiley & Sons Class B provided a 3.21% 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 11.82%.

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.