John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $52.53, +1.82% vs the prior close of $51.59.
- Volume 152 shares, 0.0x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
WLYB rises 1.8% to $52.53, a 1-month high. Closed at $52.53, +1.82% vs the prior close of $51.59. Day range $52.53–$52.53, opened at $52.53.
WLYB daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — WLYB rises 1.8% to $52.53, a 1-month high
- Closed at $52.53, +1.82% vs the prior close of $51.59. Day range $52.53–$52.53, opened at $52.53.
- Volume was 152 shares, 0.1x its 50-day average of 1.85K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +4.3% vs its 50-day average ($50.36) and +23.4% vs its 200-day average ($42.58).
- 52-week range $29.62–$55.51; today's close sits at 88% of that range, 5.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — WLYB ends flat (+0.0%) to $51.59, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $51.59, +0.00% vs the prior close of $51.59. Day range $51.59–$51.59, opened at $51.59.
- Price is +2.4% vs its 50-day average ($50.40) and +21.5% vs its 200-day average ($42.47).
- 52-week range $29.62–$55.51; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 7.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 14, 2026 — WLYB ends flat (+0.0%) to $51.59
- Closed at $51.59, +0.00% vs the prior close of $51.59. Day range $51.59–$51.59, opened at $51.59.
- Price is +2.3% vs its 50-day average ($50.45) and +21.7% vs its 200-day average ($42.37).
- 52-week range $29.62–$55.51; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 7.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — WLYB ends flat (+0.0%) to $51.59
- Closed at $51.59, +0.00% vs the prior close of $51.59. Day range $51.59–$51.59, opened at $51.59.
- Price is +2.1% vs its 50-day average ($50.51) and +22.0% vs its 200-day average ($42.28).
- 52-week range $29.62–$55.51; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 7.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — WLYB jumps 7.7% to $51.59, a 1-month high
- Closed at $51.59, +7.70% vs the prior close of $47.90. Day range $51.59–$51.59, opened at $51.59.
- Volume was 668 shares, 0.2x its 50-day average of 3.14K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +2.1% vs its 50-day average ($50.54) and +22.3% vs its 200-day average ($42.19).
- 52-week range $29.62–$55.51; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 7.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — WLYB ends flat (+0.0%) to $47.90, 5 down days in a row
- Closed at $47.90, +0.00% vs the prior close of $47.90. Day range $47.90–$47.90, opened at $47.90.
- Price is -5.3% vs its 50-day average ($50.57) and +13.8% vs its 200-day average ($42.10).
- 52-week range $29.62–$55.51; today's close sits at 71% of that range, 13.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — WLYB ends flat (+0.0%) to $47.90, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $47.90, +0.00% vs the prior close of $47.90. Day range $47.90–$47.90, opened at $47.90.
- Price is -5.5% vs its 50-day average ($50.67) and +14.0% vs its 200-day average ($42.02).
- 52-week range $29.62–$55.51; today's close sits at 71% of that range, 13.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — WLYB slides 3.3% to $47.90, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $47.90, -3.30% vs the prior close of $49.53. Day range $47.90–$47.90, opened at $47.90.
- Volume was 187 shares, 0.1x its 50-day average of 3.14K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.6% vs its 50-day average ($50.75) and +14.2% vs its 200-day average ($41.96).
- 52-week range $29.62–$55.51; today's close sits at 71% of that range, 13.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — WLYB ends flat (+0.0%) to $49.53
- Closed at $49.53, +0.00% vs the prior close of $49.53. Day range $49.53–$49.53, opened at $49.53.
- Price is -2.5% vs its 50-day average ($50.83) and +18.3% vs its 200-day average ($41.87).
- 52-week range $29.62–$55.51; today's close sits at 77% of that range, 10.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — WLYB ends flat (+0.0%) to $49.53
- Closed at $49.53, +0.00% vs the prior close of $49.53. Day range $49.53–$49.53, opened at $49.53.
- Price is -2.6% vs its 50-day average ($50.88) and +18.6% vs its 200-day average ($41.78).
- 52-week range $29.62–$55.51; today's close sits at 77% of that range, 10.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — WLYB rises 1.2% to $49.53
- Closed at $49.53, +1.24% vs the prior close of $48.93. Day range $49.36–$49.53, opened at $49.36.
- Volume was 1.12K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 3.13K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($50.89) and +18.8% vs its 200-day average ($41.68).
- 52-week range $29.62–$55.51; today's close sits at 77% of that range, 10.8% below the 52-week high.
WLYB latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about WLYB 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 WLYB
- 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 1.14% (largest 7.7%).
- Liquidity: about 3.54K shares (≈$185.89K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $52.53 vs a range of $29.62–$55.51 (88% 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.
WLYB market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 52.53 | 52.53 | 52.53 | 52.53 | 152 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 51.59 | 51.59 | 51.59 | 51.59 | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 51.59 | 51.59 | 51.59 | 51.59 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 51.59 | 51.59 | 51.59 | 51.59 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 51.59 | 51.59 | 51.59 | 51.59 | 668 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 47.90 | 47.90 | 47.90 | 47.90 | 0 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 47.90 | 47.90 | 47.90 | 47.90 | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 47.90 | 47.90 | 47.90 | 47.90 | 187 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 49.53 | 49.53 | 49.53 | 49.53 | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 49.53 | 49.53 | 49.53 | 49.53 | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 49.36 | 49.53 | 49.36 | 49.53 | 1.12K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 48.93 | 48.93 | 48.93 | 48.93 | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 48.65 | 48.93 | 48.65 | 48.93 | 897 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 47.77 | 47.77 | 47.50 | 47.60 | 27.73K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 47.77 | 47.77 | 47.77 | 47.77 | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 48.10 | 48.10 | 47.30 | 47.77 | 29.06K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 48.50 | 48.61 | 48.50 | 48.56 | 2.14K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 47.76 | 47.76 | 47.76 | 47.76 | 912 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 47.15 | 47.15 | 47.15 | 47.15 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 47.74 | 48.50 | 47.15 | 47.15 | 7.91K |
About John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) 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.
WLYB 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. | ||||
WLYB 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).
WLYB earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $54.02 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $43.22 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $34.58 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $36.73 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.85 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $40.25 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $37.35 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $46.05 |
| 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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