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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: WLY, WLYB) regularly issues news that focuses on its role in authoritative content, research intelligence, and knowledge services for science and learning. Company announcements highlight how Wiley’s Research and Learning segments perform over time, with particular attention to trends in research publishing, open access, AI licensing projects, and market conditions in academic and professional learning.
Investors and researchers following WLYB news will see detailed earnings releases that discuss revenue by segment, adjusted operating income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, and cash flow measures. These releases often describe demand to publish, read, and license research content, article submission and output trends, and the balance between recurring revenue models and open access publishing. They also cover Learning segment dynamics, including shifts between print and digital formats and market-related softness in certain categories.
Wiley’s news flow also features AI and data services developments, such as AI licensing projects for large language models, subscription knowledge feeds for corporate customers, and the launch and evolution of the Wiley AI Gateway. Press releases describe partnerships with organizations like Anthropic, Amazon Web Services, Perplexity, and Mistral AI, as well as collaborations with research-focused entities such as the European Space Agency’s Φ-lab.
Additional WLYB updates include capital allocation actions such as quarterly dividend declarations, long-running dividend increases, and changes to share repurchase allocations under the company’s authorization. Governance and leadership items, including Board appointments and executive leadership changes, are also disclosed. For readers tracking WLYB, this news stream provides insight into Wiley’s financial performance, strategic focus on AI and research intelligence, and ongoing commitment to science and learning.
Wiley (NYSE: WLY) announced on January 13, 2026 that Armughan Rafat has been appointed chief AI and data services officer, reporting to CEO Matt Kissner and joining the executive leadership team. Rafat will lead commercialization of AI-ready content and data products for AI developers and corporate R&D teams. Wiley highlighted progress in AI monetization, including nearly $100 million in AI licensing revenue since January 2024, partnerships with Anthropic, AWS, Perplexity and Mistral AI, subscription licensing deals with R&D companies, and the launch of Wiley’s AI Gateway platform. The hire is presented as a step to scale AI-driven, high-margin data and intelligence offerings.
Wiley (NYSE: WLY) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.355 per share on Class A and Class B common stock, payable January 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 30, 2025. The quarterly payment equals an annual dividend of $1.42 per share, up from $1.41 in fiscal 2025; the company raised its dividend in June 2025 for the 32nd consecutive year.
Wiley also increased its fiscal 2026 share repurchase allocation to $100 million (from $60 million in fiscal 2025 and $45 million in fiscal 2024). On December 4, 2025 Wiley reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results noting strong Research growth, AI demand, and a reaffirmed fiscal 2026 earnings and cash flow outlook.
Wiley (NYSE: WLY) increased its Fiscal 2026 share repurchase allocation to $100 million, up from $60 million in Fiscal 2025 and $45 million in Fiscal 2024. The company has executed approximately $35 million year-to-date and aims to execute the remaining $65 million through the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.
Wiley also reported Q2 Fiscal 2026 highlights: 250 basis points adjusted operating margin improvement to 18.8%, reaffirmed guidance of Adjusted EBITDA margin 25.5%–26.5%, Adjusted EPS $3.90–$4.35, and Free Cash Flow ~ $200 million (vs $126M in Fiscal 2025). Board-approved repurchase authorization was raised to $250 million.
Wiley (NYSE: WLY) reported Q2 FY2026 results for the quarter ended October 31, 2025: Revenue $422M (includes $3M foregone from divestitures), GAAP Operating Income $73M (+14%), GAAP EPS $0.84 (+14%). On an adjusted basis, revenue was $422M (‑1% at constant currency), Adjusted Operating Income $79M (+14%), Adjusted EBITDA $115M (+8%) with margin 27.3% (+240 bps), and Adjusted EPS $1.10 (+12%).
Research revenue was $279M (+6%) with AI licensing projects; Learning revenue was $143M (‑11%) due to retail and consumer softness. Net debt/EBITDA was 2.0x. Wiley raised buybacks and dividends (Q2 return $40M; repurchases $21M) and narrowed FY2026 revenue guidance to low-single digit growth while reaffirming margin, EPS, and FCF targets.
Wiley (NYSE: WLY and WLYB) will release its second quarter 2026 results prior to market open on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The company will host a conference call to discuss results at 10:00 AM ET the same day.
Investors can access a live webcast at investors.wiley.com or directly via the provided Q4 events link. US and Canada dial-in is (888) 210-3346 with participant code 2521217#; international dial-in is (646) 960-0253 with the same participant code.
Wiley (NYSE: WLY) launched a new season of its award-winning roundtable series “The Conversations” on November 12, 2025, convening experts to discuss strengthening science communication and the role of academic societies.
Episodes address rebuilding public trust, practical science-communication techniques, and how societies can adapt to funding shifts, open access mandates, and member needs. Season 1 won a Gold EPIC Award (2025). Wiley also debuted a companion series, “The Chats”, with inaugural episodes focused on AI in research publishing. Episodes and resources are available on Wiley’s YouTube channel.
Wiley (NYSE: WLY) on October 14, 2025 launched Wiley AI Gateway, an AI-native research intelligence platform that connects trusted scholarly content to leading AI platforms via a single endpoint.
The Gateway uses content transformation and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to preserve citations and peer-review context. Anthropic Claude, AWS Marketplace, Mistral AI Le Chat, and Perplexity are integrated; publishers including Sage and American Society for Microbiology will join. The platform is in beta, is available to publishers now, and supports initiatives with ESA Φ-lab and AWS.
Wiley (NYSE: WLY) released new ExplanAItions survey findings from 2,430 researchers (August 2025) showing rapid AI integration but tempered expectations.
Key metrics: overall AI use rose to 84% (from 57% in 2024), research/publication use to 62% (from 45%), and 85% report improved efficiency. Concern about inaccuracies rose to 64% and privacy concerns to 58%. Corporate researchers report higher access to tools (58%) and stronger confidence in AI capabilities (see 50% outperform estimate).
Only 41% feel their organizations provide adequate support; 73% want publishers to offer guidance.
Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global provider of content and knowledge services, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.355 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on October 23, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 7, 2025.
The annual dividend of $1.42 per share represents an increase from $1.41 in Fiscal 2025, marking Wiley's 32nd consecutive year of dividend increases. Additionally, the company approved a $250 million share repurchase program, up from the 2020 authorization of $200 million. In Fiscal 2025, Wiley allocated $76 million to dividends and $60 million to share repurchases.
Wiley (NYSE:WLY) reported its Q1 2026 results, demonstrating strong performance in AI initiatives. Revenue reached $397 million, with GAAP operating income up 7% and diluted EPS of $0.22. The company's Research segment saw 5% growth at constant currency, driven by $16 million in AI licensing revenue and open access growth.
Key highlights include a landmark AI licensing project with a major tech company, a strategic partnership with Anthropic, and the company's 32nd consecutive year of dividend increases. The Board approved a $250 million share repurchase authorization, representing a 25% increase from 2020. Research submissions and output grew by 25% and 13% respectively, while the company maintains its Fiscal 2026 outlook with projected adjusted EPS of $3.90 to $4.35.
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