MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 18h ago
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Dividend Lift Keeps Fair Value In FocusYahoo Finance report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why WLY Stock slipped -0.52% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$51.17 -0.52% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $51.24
John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (74% profit margin, 15% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE B • BUY
Cap $2.60B
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As of 2026-11-03, John Wiley & Sons Inc. (NYSE: WLY) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $51.17 (-0.52% 1D, market cap $2.60B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, WLY ranks #116 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does WLY compare to WLYB and SCHL in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Books), WLY carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.8x, gross margin of 74.3%, and ROIC of 15.1%. By comparison, WLYB (John Wiley & Sons Inc.) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 12.4x, ROIC 15.1%, cap $2.62B) and SCHL (Scholastic Corporation) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 12.7x, ROIC 1.1%, cap $723.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, GRBK leads on earnings multiple (7.7x) while GRBK leads on capital efficiency (18.5% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WLY?
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Per WLY's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-04-30, CIK 0000107140), John Wiley & Sons Inc. generated $1.68B in revenue (-0.1% YoY), $221.6M in net income, and $209.4M in free cash flow against $2.56B in total assets and $796.3M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $51.25 (+0.15%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 12.5% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 72/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.7% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk B-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.3% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for WLY)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (72/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY WLY SCORES 72/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+18/20 pts (25% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (19% of score)
Altman Z-Score 2.63 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-7 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade A-$52.58-0.6% Next Q
80
Q2 (-2Q)Grade B+$52.28+0.6% Next Q
77
Q3 (-1Q)Grade B+$52.61-2.7% Next Q
75
CurrentGrade B$51.17+7% Hist 90D α
72
Trajectory: A- (80) → B (72)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the WLY Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 72/100 (B) score, WLY faces multiple-compression risk if 11.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 71.8% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($50.30) or 200D SMA ($43.58) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($54.39) toward Bear Floor ($41.96).
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Why WLY Stock slipped -0.52% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) slipped -0.52% to $51.17, trading at 78% of its 52-week range ($28.38 – $57.45). High-quality cash engine (74% profit margin, 15% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 78% of its 52-week range ($28.38 – $57.45) with RSI-14 at 50 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6% around $51.17 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B (Buy) backed by 74.3% gross margin and $209.4M annual free cash flow.
Live WLY Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIREMoomoo • 21h ago
John Wiley & Sons-A (WLY) Stock Forum and DiscussionMoomoo report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREGuruFocus • 1d ago
John Wiley & Sons Inc (WLY) Stock Down 3.9% but Still Overvalued -- GF Score: 55/100GuruFocus report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 1d ago
Wiley (WLY) Stock May Be 37% Below Fair Value As Cash Flow Holds UpYahoo Finance report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRESimply Wall St • 1d ago
How Dividend Increase At Wiley Has Changed Its Investment StorySimply Wall St report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREStock Titan • 1d ago
A deferred dividend adds 228 stock units for John Wiley & Sons (WLY) director David C. Dobson.Stock Titan report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREKalkine Media • 1d ago
Why Is NYSE Composite Relevant to John Wiley (NYSE:WLY)?Kalkine Media report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 1d ago
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) Stock ForecastsYahoo Finance report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo • 6d ago
Wiley Accelerates Growth of World-Renowned Advanced Portfolio with Four New Research Journal LaunchesHOBOKEN, N.J., October 27, 2026--Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, today announced the launch of four additional new journals in its prestigious Advanced Portfolio, on
CATALYSTYahoo • 13d ago
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WLY // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +27.35%📐 WEDGE COMPRESSION COIL
2026-11-03O $51.44H $51.44L $51.17C $51.17VOL 397.4K
RES: $54.01SUP: $48.59SMA50: $50.30SMA200: $43.58
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WLY Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
2.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -0.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (WLY)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #116 of 1011
⚔️ WLYB vs WLY Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (WLY vs. WLYB, SCHL, PSO, GRBK)
Industry: Books (4 Tracked Issuers)Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) ranks #116 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #383 by equity capitalization ($2.60B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GRBK leads on earnings valuation at 7.7x trailing P/E, while GRBK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.5% ROIC and 31.4% gross margin. WLY currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 72/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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John Wiley & Sons Inc. | B | 72/100 | 11.8x | 74.3% | 15.1% | -0.52% | $2.60B | Benchmark Subject |
| WLYB John Wiley & Sons Inc. | B | 72/100 | 12.4x | 74.3% | 15.1% | -4.86% | $2.62B | /wlyb-vs-wly → |
| SCHL Scholastic Corporation | C- | 59/100 | 12.7x | 56.4% | 1.1% | +0.82% | $723.5M | /schl-vs-wly → |
| PSO Pearson Plc | C- | 60/100 | — | — | — | -0.74% | $10.45B | /pso-vs-wly → |
| GRBK Green Brick Partners Inc. | D+ | 56/100 | 7.7x | 31.4% | 18.5% | -2.67% | $2.58B | /grbk-vs-wly → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-04-30 • CIK 0000107140In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-04-30), John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) reported GAAP revenue of $1.68B (-0.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.68B , and -10.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $221.6M, operating cash flow of $260.5M, and free cash flow of $209.4M (+48.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, WLY closed FY2025 with $2.56B in total assets against $796.3M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.63, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-04-30 | $1.68B | $221.6M | $260.5M | $209.4M | $2.56B | $796.3M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-04-30 | $1.68B | $84.2M | $202.6M | $141.1M | $2.60B | $877.2M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-04-30 | $1.87B | -$200.3M | $207.6M | $207.6M | — | — |
3. WLY Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs WLY stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, John Wiley & Sons Inc. (NYSE: WLY) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $51.17 (-0.52% 1D, market cap $2.60B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, WLY ranks #116 in composite RQD confidence.
How does WLY compare to WLYB and SCHL in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Books), WLY carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.8x, gross margin of 74.3%, and ROIC of 15.1%. By comparison, WLYB (John Wiley & Sons Inc.) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 12.4x, ROIC 15.1%, cap $2.62B) and SCHL (Scholastic Corporation) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 12.7x, ROIC 1.1%, cap $723.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, GRBK leads on earnings multiple (7.7x) while GRBK leads on capital efficiency (18.5% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WLY?
Per WLY's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-04-30, CIK 0000107140), John Wiley & Sons Inc. generated $1.68B in revenue (-0.1% YoY), $221.6M in net income, and $209.4M in free cash flow against $2.56B in total assets and $796.3M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is WLY trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
WLY last traded at $51.17 (-0.52% on volume of 397,367 shares), positioning the stock +1.73% above its 50-day simple moving average ($50.30) and +17.42% above its 200-day simple moving average ($43.58). Across its 52-week range of $28.38 to $57.45, WLY sits at the 78.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 50.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.0% ($48.10 to $54.24).
WLY Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is WLY stock moving today?
Why WLY Stock slipped -0.52% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (74% profit margin, 15% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 72/100 (B)
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WLY — John Wiley & Sons Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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As of: 2026-11-02T15:25:20Z
Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, WLY scores 72 out of 100, a letter grade of B, with the verdict label "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20 (ROIC 15.1%; FCF yield 8.02%), Whale 13F Flow 13/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction 18/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit 14/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet 14/20 (Altman Z 2.63; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 1.06). For a prospective investor, the strongest pillar is insider conviction, which the rating treats as the highest-scoring factor. The cash-generation pillars are solid but not top-tier, and the balance-sheet pillar is moderate given the stated leverage ratio. The rating's upside case rests on cash returns and insider signaling; its valuation tradeoff is that the multiples shown in the market data are low relative to the rating's verdict, which warrants checking whether the low multiples reflect durable earnings or a discount the market is applying for a reason not captured in this source set.
Snapshot
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
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| FY 2025 | $1676.5M | $276.9M | $221.6M | N/A | $209.4M | $95.1M | $796.3M |
| FY 2024 | $1677.6M | $221.4M | $84.2M | N/A | $141.1M | $104.5M | $877.2M |
| FY 2023 | $1873.0M | $52.3M | $-200.3M | N/A | $207.6M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, revenue was broadly flat between FY 2024 and FY 2025 while operating and net income rose substantially, and FY 2023 shows a net loss of $-200.3M. Per the market data, net margin is 13.2% and ROIC is 15.1%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.63 and the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, with Debt/Equity at 1.06. Reported debt declined from $877.2M to $796.3M across the two most recent periods.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
Per the recent news and catalysts feed, six items relate to WLY, all with a YELLOW light and MARKET WIRE impact label: (1) a Yahoo Finance report headlined around a dividend lift and fair value focus; (2) a Moomoo forum/discussion item; (3) a GuruFocus report citing a stock decline of 3.9%, an overvaluation characterization, and a GF Score of 55/100; (4) a Yahoo Finance report suggesting the stock may be 37% below fair value as cash flow holds up; (5) a Simply Wall St piece on how a dividend increase has changed the investment story; and (6) a Stock Titan report on a deferred dividend adding 228 stock units for director David C. Dobson. The news items are predominantly commentary and dividend-related. Risk watch items are the conflicting valuation characterizations across sources (overvalued per GuruFocus versus undervalued per Yahoo Finance). The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no proprietary signals and no links.
Open Questions
- What drives the gap between the low P/E (11.8 TTM) and the RQD verdict, and is recurring earnings quality consistent with the FY 2025 operating income increase?
- Why did net income swing from $-200.3M in FY 2023 to $221.6M in FY 2025, and what portion of that swing is non-recurring?
- What are the EPS figures? The financials list EPS as N/A for all reported periods, so per-share earnings trend cannot be verified against the net income figures.
- Which specific insider trades make up the cluster flow behind the 18/20 insider-conviction score, and by whom?
- How do the conflicting valuation signals (overvalued per GuruFocus; up to 37% below fair value per Yahoo Finance) reconcile with the source data?
WLY Live News Feed, Press Releases & Catalyst Wire
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 18h ago
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Dividend Lift Keeps Fair Value In Focus Yahoo Finance report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Moomoo • 21h ago
John Wiley & Sons-A (WLY) Stock Forum and Discussion Moomoo report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE GuruFocus • 1d ago
John Wiley & Sons Inc (WLY) Stock Down 3.9% but Still Overvalued -- GF Score: 55/100 GuruFocus report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
Wiley (WLY) Stock May Be 37% Below Fair Value As Cash Flow Holds Up Yahoo Finance report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Simply Wall St • 1d ago
How Dividend Increase At Wiley Has Changed Its Investment Story Simply Wall St report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 1d ago
A deferred dividend adds 228 stock units for John Wiley & Sons (WLY) director David C. Dobson. Stock Titan report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Kalkine Media • 1d ago
Why Is NYSE Composite Relevant to John Wiley (NYSE:WLY)? Kalkine Media report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) Stock Forecasts Yahoo Finance report covering John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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WLY Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $51.17?
🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON WLY 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION
RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $60.70 (+18.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is WLY (B • RQD 72/100) a Buy at $51.44?
Welcome to the WLY (John Wiley & Sons Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 72/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Books. Bulls point to capital efficiency (15.1% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $41.15 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $51.44 Pump the brakes on WLY — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on WLY, but look at what you are paying: 11.8x trailing P/E with 74.3% gross margins. Unless John Wiley & Sons Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $63.27 (+23.0%)
Spot @ $51.44 WLY cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on WLY, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Books and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $51.44 (52-wk range $28.38 - $57.45), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.