Wiley John & Sons Inc - WLY STOCK NEWS

Wiley (NYSE: WLY) has announced a partnership with Pi School to enhance the European Space Agency's Earth Virtual Expert (EVE) project. The company will provide access to a curated collection of Earth science research materials to train this AI-powered system.

EVE is a fine-tuned large language model being developed by Pi School with support from Imperative Space for ESA's Φ-lab. The system will be built by enhancing an existing AI language model with specialized Earth science knowledge, including content from Wiley's scientific journals, particularly the American Geophysical Union (AGU) publishing program, books, and Q&A courseware materials.

The initial phase will involve a pilot program with 200 experts from ESA and authorized external researchers to refine the system's capabilities. The platform aims to make Earth Observation information more accessible through an innovative web interface designed for both specialists and the general public.

Wiley (NYSE: WLY) reported strong Q3 2025 results with notable improvements in profitability despite revenue challenges. Third quarter revenue was $405 million, down from $461 million due to divested businesses, but adjusted revenue grew 1.2% at constant currency. Research segment showed robust performance with 5.2% growth.

Q3 Operating Income reached $52 million compared to ($46 million) prior year, with Adjusted Operating Income up 27%. The company executed significant agreements including India's 'one nation, one subscription' and a Brazil transformational agreement, expanding access to thousands of institutions. Research submissions increased 18% with output up 8%.

For FY2025, Wiley reaffirms outlook at mid-to-high end of ranges, projecting approximately 3% revenue growth and raising its FY2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin target to 25%+. The company's focus on scientific research and AI model development continues to drive growth, with notable expansion in open access, solutions, and AI licensing revenue.

Wiley (NYSE: WLY) has appointed Karen N. Madden, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors. Madden currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at MilliporeSigma, where she leads the Technology Roadmap and R&D strategy for the $9 billion Life Science Business.

As MilliporeSigma's CTO, Madden heads the Life Science Innovation Board and serves as U.S. Country Speaker for Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Her prior experience includes serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at PerkinElmer.

Madden holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University, an M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.A. from Boston University, all in chemistry-related fields. She currently serves on several industry boards including the Analytical, Life Science, and Diagnostics Association.

Wiley (NYSE: WLY, WLYB), a major publisher and leader in research and learning, has announced its upcoming third quarter 2025 earnings release. The company will disclose its financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

A conference call is scheduled for 10:00 AM ET on the same day to discuss the quarterly performance. Investors can access the live audio webcast and presentation slides through Wiley's Investor Relations website. The webcast materials, including presentation and transcript, will remain accessible for one year.

Participants can join via phone using the following details:

• US/Canada: (888) 210-3346
• International: (646) 960-0253
• Participant code: 2521217#

Wiley has signed a 3-year license agreement with the Government of India's One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative, enabling access to nearly 2,000 journals for approximately 18 million students, researchers, and faculty across 6,300+ government higher education institutions and research centers nationwide.

The agreement, spanning from 2025 to 2027, aligns with India's Viksitbharat@2047 vision to establish the country as a global research and innovation hub. The initiative aims to democratize access to scholarly publications, particularly supporting researchers in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, while enhancing open access publishing opportunities.

Wiley (NYSE: WLY) has released ExplanAItions, a comprehensive study analyzing AI applications in research processes based on feedback from nearly 5,000 researchers worldwide. The study reveals that while current AI use is to core tasks, researchers expect significant expansion in AI applications within two years.

Key findings show that China (59%) and Germany (57%) lead in AI adoption for research compared to 44% globally. Over 60% of researchers cite lack of guidelines and training as barriers to increased AI use. Computer Science and Medicine show the highest early AI adoption rates at 44% and 38% respectively. Approximately 70% of researchers want publishers to provide guidelines on acceptable AI uses in scholarly research.

In response, Wiley is developing AI guidelines for authors to address ethical, practical, and technical challenges in AI usage. The company is also advancing various AI initiatives including the Wiley AI Partnerships: A Co-Innovation Program and establishing Wiley's AI Principles.

Wiley (NYSE: WLY, WLYB) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3525 per share on both its Class A and Class B Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on January 9, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 26, 2024. This quarterly payment amounts to an annual dividend of $1.41 per share, representing an increase from $1.40 per share in Fiscal 2024. Notably, in June 2024, the company marked its 31st consecutive year of dividend increases.

Wiley (NYSE: WLY) reported its Q2 2025 results, highlighting a revenue of $427 million, down from $493 million year-over-year due to divested businesses. However, GAAP operating income rose 39% to $64 million, and EPS increased to $0.74.

On an adjusted basis, revenue was $423 million (+3%), operating income $69 million (+32%), EBITDA $106 million (+14%), and EPS $0.97 (+36%).

Learning revenue grew 8% to $162 million, driven by AI licensing and professional growth. Research revenue increased 2% to $262 million, with gains in gold open access and institutional models. Notably, Wiley divested several businesses, impacting overall revenue.

Wiley reaffirmed its FY 2025 outlook, projecting adjusted revenue of $1,650-$1,690 million, EBITDA of $385-$410 million, and EPS of $3.25-$3.60. The company also announced a dividend increase for the 31st consecutive year.

Wiley (NYSE: WLY and WLYB), a major publisher and leader in research and learning, has announced its upcoming second quarter 2025 earnings release scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024, before market open. The company will host a conference call at 10am ET the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access the live audio webcast and presentation slides through Wiley's Investor Relations website. An archive of the webcast, presentation, and transcript will be available for one year. Conference call dial-in numbers are provided for both US/Canada and international participants.