Wiley (JOHN) & Sons, Inc. SEC Filings

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. reported slightly lower revenue but higher profitability for the quarter ended October 31, 2025. Net revenue was $421.8 million, down modestly from $426.6 million a year ago, while net income rose to $44.9 million from $40.5 million as cost of sales and operating expenses declined. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.84 from $0.74.

The Research segment drove results, with revenue of $278.5 million, led by Research Publishing at $241.4 million, while Learning revenue declined to $143.2 million as Academic and Professional products softened. Operating income improved to $73.0 million versus $64.1 million.

Operating cash flow for the six months was a use of $76.5 million, improving from a $94.0 million use, helped by working capital but offset by large reductions in contract liabilities. Wiley realized $114.1 million of cash proceeds from asset and business sales, including monetizing University Services notes and earnouts, and recorded a $3.4 million net loss on divestitures year-to-date. The multiyear Global Restructuring Program continued, with $6.1 million in restructuring and related charges in the quarter and total program charges reaching $148.9 million.

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.

The Vanguard Group filed Amendment No. 14 to Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership in John Wiley & Sons Inc (WLY) as of 09/30/2025. Vanguard reported 4,815,296 shares of common stock, representing 10.83% of the class.

Vanguard reported 0 shares with sole voting power and 279,047 shares with shared voting power. It reported 4,491,283 shares with sole dispositive power and 324,013 shares with shared dispositive power. Vanguard stated the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. Vanguard’s clients have the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds relating to the reported securities, and no single other person’s interest exceeds 5%.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. disclosed a Form 4 showing a director acquired 144 Phantom Stock Units on 10/23/2025 with Transaction Code A. The units were credited due to a quarterly dividend under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors at a reported derivative price of $36.98.

Each unit is 1-for-1 into Class A Common and settles upon separation from the Board. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owned 15,195 derivative securities.

John Wiley & Sons (WLY) director reported acquiring 587 phantom stock units on 10/23/2025, coded “A”. The award resulted from a quarterly dividend credited under the John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors and is on a 1-for-1 basis into Class A Common. The filing lists a price of $36.98 for the derivative security.

Following this transaction, the reporting person directly beneficially owns 61,703 derivative securities. These phantom units settle in 100% Class A Common stock upon separation from the Board.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. reported a director transaction on a Form 4. On 10/23/2025, the director acquired 50 phantom stock units (Transaction Code A). The filing lists a price of derivative security of $36.98 and shows 5,231 derivative securities beneficially owned following the transaction.

The units arose from a quarterly dividend and were deferred under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. Each unit is 1-for-1 with Class A Common stock and will settle in shares upon the director’s separation from the Board.

John Wiley & Sons (WLY): Director Form 4 update. A director acquired 133 Phantom Stock Units on 10/23/2025, credited from a quarterly dividend under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. These units are 1‑for‑1 with Class A Common stock and settle upon separation from the Board. The price of the derivative security was $36.98. Following the transaction, the director beneficially owned 14,008 derivative securities, reported as directly held.

John Wiley & Sons (WLY) reported a director Form 4 showing the acquisition of 293 Phantom Stock Units on 10/23/2025 under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, reflecting quarterly dividend credits. Each unit converts 1‑for‑1 into Class A Common stock and settles upon separation from the Board. Following the transaction, the director beneficially owns 30,769 derivative units, held directly. The filing lists a derivative security price of $36.98.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) reported a director’s acquisition of 395 phantom stock units on 10/23/2025, coded A. The filing lists a $36.98 price of derivative security. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owned 41,536 derivative securities, held directly.

The units convert on a 1-for-1 basis into Class A Common and were credited as additional phantom stock units resulting from a quarterly dividend and deferred under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. Shares settle upon separation from the Board.