John Wiley & Sons (NYSE: WLY) releases Q2 FY2026 results and earnings presentation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. reported that it released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 and discussed them on an earnings conference call, both held on December 4, 2025. The company furnished a press release titled “Research Growth, AI Momentum, and Material Margin Expansion Highlight Wiley’s Second Quarter 2026” as Exhibit 99.1 and the related presentation materials as Exhibit 99.2. These materials are provided for informational purposes and are designated as furnished, not filed, under the securities laws.

Insights

Equity & Disclosure Analyst

Routine earnings 8-K furnishing press release and slides; content here alone is neutral.

This 8-K reports that John Wiley & Sons, Inc. announced second quarter fiscal 2026 results and held its earnings call on December 4, 2025. The report itself does not include financial figures, guidance, or detailed performance metrics; instead, it furnishes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and presentation materials (Exhibit 99.2). The title of the press release highlights “Research Growth, AI Momentum, and Material Margin Expansion,” but the underlying numbers supporting those themes are contained only in the exhibits.

The company characterizes the information under Items 2.02 and 7.01 as “furnished” rather than “filed,” which limits potential liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This is a common approach for earnings releases and slide decks and signals a standard, non-extraordinary disclosure pattern. No new contracts, capital structure changes, legal matters, or governance actions are described in the body of the report.

The key items to monitor lie in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, particularly any quantified “margin expansion,” details of “research growth,” and specific disclosures around “AI momentum” for fiscal 2026. Based solely on this text, the observable impact is procedural rather than strategic, and any real operational or financial implications depend on the exhibits that accompany this 8-K.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

December 4, 2025

(Date of Report)

(Date of earliest event reported)

JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

			001-11507						13-5593032
			(Commission File Number)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)
			111 River Street, Hoboken New Jersey						07030
			(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)
			Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:						(201) 748-6000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions.

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share

WLY

New York Stock Exchange

Class B Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share

WLYB

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On December 4, 2025, John Wiley & Sons Inc., a New York corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 4, 2025, the Company held its second quarter of fiscal year 2026 earnings conference call. The Company is furnishing as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K the presentation materials that were provided and discussed during the earnings conference call.

The information included in Items 2.02 and 7.01, including the exhibits hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 - Press release dated December 4, 2025 “Research Growth, AI Momentum, and Material Margin Expansion Highlight Wiley’s Second Quarter 2026”

99.2 - Presentation materials dated December 4, 2025.

104 - Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.

(Registrant)

By

/s/ Matthew S. Kissner

Matthew S. Kissner

President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: December 4, 2025

FAQ

What did John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) announce in its latest 8-K?

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. announced that it issued a press release with financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 and held an earnings conference call on December 4, 2025.

Which fiscal period does John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) cover in this 8-K?

The 8-K relates to John Wiley & Sons, Inc.’s financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2026.

What exhibits did John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) include with this 8-K filing?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release titled “Research Growth, AI Momentum, and Material Margin Expansion Highlight Wiley’s Second Quarter 2026,” Exhibit 99.2, the related presentation materials, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file.

Are the second quarter 2026 materials for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) considered filed or furnished?

The information in Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is being furnished and is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Who signed the John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) 8-K for the second quarter 2026 results?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. by Matthew S. Kissner, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Where can investors find detailed financial figures for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) Q2 fiscal 2026?

Detailed financial figures are contained in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and the presentation materials attached as Exhibit 99.2 to the 8-K.