Wolters Kluwer NV (WTKWY)

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Wolters Kluwer NV (WTKWY) is down 31.1% since the beginning of the year. At $70 per share, WTKWY is trading 61.1% below its 52-week high of $179. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WTKWY shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $784.

Wolters Kluwer NV (WTKWY) has returned -31.11% so far this year and -59.20% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WTKWY has returned 7.44% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2007, WTKWY's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2025 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -34.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, WTKWY closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 25, 2012 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 27, 2008 at -39.8%.

Wolters Kluwer NV has an annualized alpha of 3.85%, beta of 0.63, and R2 of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 2007.

• This stock participated in 88.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 80.65% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.63 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.22 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 0.22 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.

WTKWY ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Wolters Kluwer NV (WTKWY) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Wolters Kluwer NV provided a 4.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.94 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Wolters Kluwer NV. 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 Wolters Kluwer NV. 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 Wolters Kluwer NV was 64.03%, occurring on May 13, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Wolters Kluwer NV drawdown is 61.68%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Wolters Kluwer NV 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 Wolters Kluwer NV is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.