John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $52.97, +2.87% vs the prior close of $51.49.
- Volume 321.43K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
WLY rises 2.9% to $52.97, a 1-month high. Closed at $52.97, +2.87% vs the prior close of $51.49. Day range $51.81–$53.78, opened at $52.10.
WLY daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — WLY rises 2.9% to $52.97, a 1-month high
- Closed at $52.97, +2.87% vs the prior close of $51.49. Day range $51.81–$53.78, opened at $52.10.
- Volume was 321.43K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 492.05K.
- Price is +5.6% vs its 50-day average ($50.14) and +25.5% vs its 200-day average ($42.20).
- 52-week range $28.38–$57.45; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 7.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — WLY dips 2.1% to $51.49
- Closed at $51.49, -2.07% vs the prior close of $52.58. Day range $51.06–$52.40, opened at $52.29.
- Volume was 401.09K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 490.96K.
- Price is +2.6% vs its 50-day average ($50.17) and +22.3% vs its 200-day average ($42.09).
- 52-week range $28.38–$57.45; today's close sits at 79% of that range, 10.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — WLY rises 2.5% to $52.58, a 1-month high, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $52.58, +2.46% vs the prior close of $51.32. Day range $51.24–$52.64, opened at $51.50.
- Volume was 420.93K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 490.01K.
- Price is +4.7% vs its 50-day average ($50.24) and +25.2% vs its 200-day average ($41.99).
- 52-week range $28.38–$57.45; today's close sits at 83% of that range, 8.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — WLY jumps 3.4% to $51.32, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $51.32, +3.38% vs the prior close of $49.64. Day range $49.73–$51.78, opened at $50.27.
- Volume was 361.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 489.78K.
- Price is +2.1% vs its 50-day average ($50.25) and +22.5% vs its 200-day average ($41.88).
- 52-week range $28.38–$57.45; today's close sits at 79% of that range, 10.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — WLY rises 0.5% to $49.64, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $49.64, +0.49% vs the prior close of $49.40. Day range $48.64–$50.42, opened at $49.87.
- Volume was 256.28K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 494.95K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -1.2% vs its 50-day average ($50.26) and +18.8% vs its 200-day average ($41.78).
- 52-week range $28.38–$57.45; today's close sits at 73% of that range, 13.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 8, 2026 — WLY rises 1.2% to $49.40
- Closed at $49.40, +1.23% vs the prior close of $48.80. Day range $48.34–$49.67, opened at $48.87.
- Volume was 600.67K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 494.29K.
- Price is -1.8% vs its 50-day average ($50.32) and +18.5% vs its 200-day average ($41.69).
- 52-week range $28.38–$57.45; today's close sits at 72% of that range, 14.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — WLY rises 0.7% to $48.80
- Closed at $48.80, +0.72% vs the prior close of $48.45. Day range $47.90–$49.07, opened at $48.29.
- Volume was 495.77K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 493.03K.
- Price is -3.3% vs its 50-day average ($50.45) and +17.3% vs its 200-day average ($41.59).
- 52-week range $28.38–$57.45; today's close sits at 70% of that range, 15.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — WLY ends flat (-0.2%) to $48.45
- Closed at $48.45, -0.19% vs the prior close of $48.54. Day range $47.72–$48.60, opened at $48.42.
- Volume was 291.16K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 496.51K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.2% vs its 50-day average ($50.56) and +16.7% vs its 200-day average ($41.51).
- 52-week range $28.38–$57.45; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 15.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — WLY rises 2.2% to $48.54
- Closed at $48.54, +2.19% vs the prior close of $47.50. Day range $47.52–$48.75, opened at $47.78.
- Volume was 432.81K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 493.22K.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($50.61) and +17.2% vs its 200-day average ($41.42).
- 52-week range $28.38–$57.45; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 15.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — WLY dips 2.9% to $47.50
- Closed at $47.50, -2.86% vs the prior close of $48.90. Day range $47.34–$48.98, opened at $48.98.
- Volume was 398.54K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 496.98K.
- Price is -6.2% vs its 50-day average ($50.63) and +14.9% vs its 200-day average ($41.33).
- 52-week range $28.38–$57.45; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 17.3% below the 52-week high.
WLY latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about WLY in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Wiley Deborah E gifted 25,000 shares on Oct 13, 2026; now holds 634,529
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Wiley Bradford gifted 65,000 shares on Oct 5, 2026; now holds 328,047
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 29, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Sep 25, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Pesce William J converted options/RSUs into 3,275 shares at $47.75 (≈$156.38K) on Sep 23, 2026; now holds 91,384
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 25, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 25, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 25, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 4, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jul 31, 2026:
- Revenue: $386.36M (prior year $396.80M) (-2.6% vs Jul 31, 2025)
- Net income: -$11.73M (prior year $11.70M) (loss widened vs Jul 31, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.23 (prior year $0.22) (loss widened vs Jul 31, 2025)
Sep 3, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form ARS — Annual report to shareholders
Annual report to shareholders
Aug 13, 2026 · Form DEFA14A — Additional proxy materials
Additional proxy materials
Aug 13, 2026 · Form DEF 14A — Proxy statement
Proxy statement — agenda for the shareholder meeting (board elections, executive pay, votes)
Jul 9, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Jun 25, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Jun 24, 2026 · Form 10-K — Annual report
Annual report (audited full-year financial statements and business review)
Fiscal year ended Apr 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $1.68B (prior year $1.68B) (-0.1% vs Apr 30, 2025)
- Net income: $221.62M (prior year $84.16M) (+163.3% vs Apr 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $4.16 (prior year $1.53) (+171.9% vs Apr 30, 2025)
Things to know before you trade WLY
- Last results release: Sep 3, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jun 16, 2026, Mar 5, 2026, Dec 4, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Dec 3, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.58% (largest 3.4%).
- Liquidity: about 449.32K shares (≈$23.80M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $52.97 vs a range of $28.38–$57.45 (85% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Oct 6, 2026 ($0.3575/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 0 sales.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 29, 2026; 10-Q Sep 4, 2026; 8-K Sep 3, 2026.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing.
WLY market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 52.10 | 53.78 | 51.81 | 52.97 | 321.43K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 52.29 | 52.40 | 51.06 | 51.49 | 401.09K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 51.50 | 52.64 | 51.24 | 52.58 | 420.93K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 50.27 | 51.78 | 49.73 | 51.32 | 361.90K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 49.87 | 50.42 | 48.64 | 49.64 | 256.28K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 48.87 | 49.67 | 48.34 | 49.40 | 600.67K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 48.29 | 49.07 | 47.90 | 48.80 | 495.77K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 48.42 | 48.60 | 47.72 | 48.45 | 291.16K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 47.78 | 48.75 | 47.52 | 48.54 | 432.81K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 48.98 | 48.98 | 47.34 | 47.50 | 398.54K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 48.09 | 49.11 | 47.80 | 48.90 | 718.83K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 47.77 | 48.92 | 47.74 | 47.76 | 445.48K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 47.50 | 48.24 | 47.21 | 47.74 | 326.14K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 47.25 | 48.22 | 47.10 | 47.61 | 518.46K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 48.29 | 48.64 | 47.00 | 47.55 | 507.13K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 48.46 | 49.43 | 47.74 | 48.61 | 386.62K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 46.77 | 47.84 | 45.99 | 47.75 | 377.02K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 48.10 | 48.12 | 46.86 | 47.02 | 335.16K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 48.15 | 48.62 | 46.97 | 47.29 | 346.50K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 49.52 | 49.52 | 47.55 | 48.10 | 1.04M |
About John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Books: Publishing or Publishing & Printing”. Its business address is in HOBOKEN, NJ. State of incorporation: NY. Fiscal year ends April 30. SEC CIK 107140.
WLY board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Katherine Dunn Andresen | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Mari Jean Baker | Director | Jul 24, 2026 |
| David C Dobson | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Brian O Hemphill | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Matthew Kissner | President and CEO | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Raymond W Mcdaniel | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Karen N Madden | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
| William J Pesce | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Inder M Singh | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Morrow Albright | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Christopher Caridi | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Jay Flynn | EVP & GM, Research & Learning | May 4, 2026 |
| Matthew Kissner | President and CEO | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Jessica Patricia Kowalski | EVP and GM, Research | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Danielle Mcmahan | EVP, Chief People Officer | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Kevin Monaco | SVP, Treasurer & Tax | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Frank Scognamiglio | Chief Accounting Officer | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Deirdre P. Silver | EVP, General Counsel | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Andrew Weber | EVP, Technology and Operations | Jul 1, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No open-market insider buys or sales reported in the last 12 months. | ||||
WLY financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $1.68B | $221.62M | 4.16 | $260.52M |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $1.68B | $84.16M | 1.53 | $202.59M |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $1.87B | $-200.32M | -3.65 | $207.64M |
| Apr 30, 2023 | $2.02B | $17.23M | 0.31 | $277.07M |
| Apr 30, 2022 | $2.08B | $148.31M | 2.62 | $339.10M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $3.13B, total liabilities $2.34B, cash $106.43M (as of Jul 31, 2026).
WLY earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $50.66 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $45.09 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $34.73 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $34.62 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $38.25 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $40.72 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $43.70 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $46.36 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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