John Wiley & Sons (NYSE: WLY) boosts Fiscal 2026 share buyback allocation to $100M

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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. reported that it has increased its Fiscal 2026 share repurchase allocation to $100 million. This planned buyback level is higher than the Company’s prior allocations of $60 million for Fiscal 2025 and $45 million for Fiscal 2024, indicating a larger capital return program for the coming fiscal year. The increase is being made under an existing $250 million share repurchase authorization approved by the Board on June 25, 2025, which provides the overall framework within which these repurchases may occur.

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Wiley boosts Fiscal 2026 buyback allocation to $100M under its existing $250M authorization.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. plans to allocate $100 million to share repurchases in Fiscal 2026. This compares with allocations of $60 million in Fiscal 2025 and $45 million in Fiscal 2024, so the Company is designating a larger amount of capital to potential buybacks year over year.

The allocation sits within an existing Board-approved share repurchase authorization of $250 million dated June 25, 2025. The disclosure indicates that any actual repurchases will occur pursuant to that broader authorization and subject to usual conditions, but it does not quantify execution to date or specify timing within Fiscal 2026.

Investors may note that the higher Fiscal 2026 allocation, relative to recent years, signals a greater emphasis on returning capital through repurchases within the limits of the $250 million authorization. Subsequent company communications and periodic reports can provide detail on repurchase activity as Fiscal 2026 progresses.

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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 10, 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

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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).

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing an increase to its Fiscal 2026 share repurchase allocation to $100 million, up from $60 million in Fiscal 2025 and $45 million in Fiscal 2024. The increase is pursuant to the Company's existing $250 million share repurchase authorization approved by the Board on June 25, 2025.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are being “furnished” pursuant to Item 8.01 of Form 8-K, and will not, except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, be deemed “filed” by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor will any of such information or exhibits be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following exhibits are being “furnished” as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 - Press release dated December 10, 2025 announcing an increase to its share repurchase allocation.

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 10, 2025

FAQ

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

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. announced that it has increased its Fiscal 2026 share repurchase allocation to $100 million under its existing share repurchase authorization.

How does Wiley’s Fiscal 2026 share repurchase allocation compare to prior years?

For Fiscal 2026, Wiley set a $100 million share repurchase allocation, compared with $60 million in Fiscal 2025 and $45 million in Fiscal 2024.

What is the total size of Wiley’s existing share repurchase authorization?

The existing share repurchase authorization approved by the Board on June 25, 2025 is $250 million, within which the Fiscal 2026 allocation of $100 million is being made.

When was Wiley’s current share repurchase authorization approved?

Wiley’s current $250 million share repurchase authorization was approved by the Board on June 25, 2025.

Does this 8-K indicate that the share repurchases are already completed?

No. The disclosure describes an increase in the allocation for Fiscal 2026 under the existing authorization; it does not state that repurchases for that amount have already been completed.

Which share classes of Wiley are listed on the New York Stock Exchange?

Wiley has Class A Common Stock listed under the symbol WLY and Class B Common Stock listed under the symbol WLYB on the New York Stock Exchange.