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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. filings document the reporting obligations of a New York publishing and research-intelligence company with Class A and Class B common stock. Recent Form 8-K reports cover quarterly results, Regulation FD earnings presentation materials, share repurchase authorization activity, dividend-related capital allocation context, and executive leadership changes.
The company’s proxy materials address governance and shareholder voting matters, including board and executive compensation disclosures. Together, the filings provide formal records of Wiley’s operating results, capital-return programs, management structure, compensation arrangements, and public-company governance.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive Danielle McMahan received 7,987 restricted stock units as an equity award. The grant converts on a 1-for-1 basis into Class A Common shares. These units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on April 30 following the grant date and remain subject to forfeiture under the grant terms. After this award, she holds 7,987 restricted stock units directly.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive Danielle McMahan received 7,987 restricted stock units as an equity award. The grant converts on a 1-for-1 basis into Class A Common shares. These units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on April 30 following the grant date and remain subject to forfeiture under the grant terms. After this award, she holds 7,987 restricted stock units directly.
Caridi Christopher reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. disclosed that SVP and Chief Accounting Officer Christopher Caridi received a grant of 2,054 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a 1-for-1 right to receive a share of Class A Common stock.
The award vests in four equal annual installments beginning on April 30 of each year after the grant date and is subject to forfeiture under the grant’s terms. Following this award, Caridi is reported as directly holding 2,054 restricted stock units, reflecting a compensation-related, non-market transaction.
Caridi Christopher reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. disclosed that SVP and Chief Accounting Officer Christopher Caridi received a grant of 2,054 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a 1-for-1 right to receive a share of Class A Common stock.
The award vests in four equal annual installments beginning on April 30 of each year after the grant date and is subject to forfeiture under the grant’s terms. Following this award, Caridi is reported as directly holding 2,054 restricted stock units, reflecting a compensation-related, non-market transaction.
Silver Deirdre P. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. reported a compensation grant to executive officer Deirdre P. Silver, EVP and General Counsel. On June 25, 2026, she was awarded 6,443 restricted stock units, each convertible on a 1-for-1 basis into Class A Common stock. These units vest in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30 of each year after the grant date, and are subject to forfeiture under the grant’s terms and conditions. Following this award, her reported restricted stock unit holdings from this grant total 6,443 units held directly.
Silver Deirdre P. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. reported a compensation grant to executive officer Deirdre P. Silver, EVP and General Counsel. On June 25, 2026, she was awarded 6,443 restricted stock units, each convertible on a 1-for-1 basis into Class A Common stock. These units vest in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30 of each year after the grant date, and are subject to forfeiture under the grant’s terms and conditions. Following this award, her reported restricted stock unit holdings from this grant total 6,443 units held directly.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. reported that EVP and Chief Financial Officer Craig Morrow Albright received new equity awards. He was granted non-qualified stock options for 20,000 Class A common shares at a premium exercise price of $50.12 per share, expiring on June 25, 2036. These options vest in tranches of 10% on June 30, 2027, 20% on June 30, 2028, 30% on June 30, 2029, and 40% on June 30, 2030, and are subject to forfeiture under grant terms. He was also granted 12,752 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on April 30 following the grant date, which are likewise subject to forfeiture.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. reported that EVP and Chief Financial Officer Craig Morrow Albright received new equity awards. He was granted non-qualified stock options for 20,000 Class A common shares at a premium exercise price of $50.12 per share, expiring on June 25, 2036. These options vest in tranches of 10% on June 30, 2027, 20% on June 30, 2028, 30% on June 30, 2029, and 40% on June 30, 2030, and are subject to forfeiture under grant terms. He was also granted 12,752 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on April 30 following the grant date, which are likewise subject to forfeiture.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive Andrew Weber, EVP Technology and Operations, received a grant of 8,680 restricted stock units on June 25, 2026. These RSUs convert into Class A common shares on a 1-for-1 basis and vest in four equal annual installments beginning each April 30 after the grant date. All units are subject to forfeiture under the grant terms, and Weber now holds 8,680 RSUs directly following this compensation-related award.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive Andrew Weber, EVP Technology and Operations, received a grant of 8,680 restricted stock units on June 25, 2026. These RSUs convert into Class A common shares on a 1-for-1 basis and vest in four equal annual installments beginning each April 30 after the grant date. All units are subject to forfeiture under the grant terms, and Weber now holds 8,680 RSUs directly following this compensation-related award.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. senior vice president, treasurer and tax officer Kevin Monaco reported a compensation-related equity grant. On June 25, 2026, he was granted 1,075 restricted stock units that convert on a 1-for-1 basis into Class A common shares.
The units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on April 30 of each year after the grant and are subject to forfeiture under the grant’s terms. This is a routine award rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. senior vice president, treasurer and tax officer Kevin Monaco reported a compensation-related equity grant. On June 25, 2026, he was granted 1,075 restricted stock units that convert on a 1-for-1 basis into Class A common shares.
The units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on April 30 of each year after the grant and are subject to forfeiture under the grant’s terms. This is a routine award rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
Kissner Matthew reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. reported a Form 4 for President and CEO Matthew Kissner showing a compensation-related equity grant. On June 25, 2026, he was granted 40,268 restricted stock units, each convertible on a 1-for-1 basis into Class A common shares.
The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30 of each year after the grant date, and are subject to forfeiture under the grant’s terms. Following this award, the filing reports Mr. Kissner holding 40,268 restricted stock units directly.
Kissner Matthew reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. reported a Form 4 for President and CEO Matthew Kissner showing a compensation-related equity grant. On June 25, 2026, he was granted 40,268 restricted stock units, each convertible on a 1-for-1 basis into Class A common shares.
The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30 of each year after the grant date, and are subject to forfeiture under the grant’s terms. Following this award, the filing reports Mr. Kissner holding 40,268 restricted stock units directly.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive vice president and GM, Research, Jessica Patricia Kowalski received new equity awards on June 25, 2026. She was granted 20,000 non-qualified stock options on Class A Common with a $50.12 premium exercise price and 15,660 restricted stock units.
The options vest 10% on June 30, 2027, 20% on June 30, 2028, 30% on June 30, 2029, and 40% on June 30, 2030, and are subject to forfeiture under grant terms. The RSUs vest in four equal annual installments beginning April 30 after grant and are also subject to forfeiture.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive vice president and GM, Research, Jessica Patricia Kowalski received new equity awards on June 25, 2026. She was granted 20,000 non-qualified stock options on Class A Common with a $50.12 premium exercise price and 15,660 restricted stock units.
The options vest 10% on June 30, 2027, 20% on June 30, 2028, 30% on June 30, 2029, and 40% on June 30, 2030, and are subject to forfeiture under grant terms. The RSUs vest in four equal annual installments beginning April 30 after grant and are also subject to forfeiture.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. announced that its board has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3575 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock, payable on July 23, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 7, 2026. This equates to an annual dividend of $1.43 per share, up from $1.42 in Fiscal 2026, marking Wiley’s 33rd consecutive annual dividend increase.
The company also highlighted recent performance, including $49 million of AI revenue, up 23% over the prior year, and Free Cash Flow of $195 million, up 55%. Adjusted Operating Margin expanded by 260 basis points to a record 17.7%, and Wiley returned a record $174 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. announced that its board has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3575 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock, payable on July 23, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 7, 2026. This equates to an annual dividend of $1.43 per share, up from $1.42 in Fiscal 2026, marking Wiley’s 33rd consecutive annual dividend increase.
The company also highlighted recent performance, including $49 million of AI revenue, up 23% over the prior year, and Free Cash Flow of $195 million, up 55%. Adjusted Operating Margin expanded by 260 basis points to a record 17.7%, and Wiley returned a record $174 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. describes a predominantly digital publishing and research intelligence business, with about 85% of revenue for the year ended April 30, 2026 coming from digital products and services and 48% from recurring sources. Research provides over 1,900 journals and contributed roughly 67% of consolidated revenue with a 33.2% Adjusted EBITDA margin, while Learning contributed about 33% of revenue with a 38.0% Adjusted EBITDA margin.
The company emphasizes growth in open access publishing, AI-driven research and corporate solutions, and licensing its content to train AI models. It highlights extensive non‑GAAP metrics, global operations with 49% of revenue outside the US, and around 4,500 employees. Key risks include protection of intellectual property, rapid AI and technology change, cybersecurity, funding for research and higher education, execution of restructuring and systems modernization, and potential goodwill and intangible asset impairments.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. describes a predominantly digital publishing and research intelligence business, with about 85% of revenue for the year ended April 30, 2026 coming from digital products and services and 48% from recurring sources. Research provides over 1,900 journals and contributed roughly 67% of consolidated revenue with a 33.2% Adjusted EBITDA margin, while Learning contributed about 33% of revenue with a 38.0% Adjusted EBITDA margin.
The company emphasizes growth in open access publishing, AI-driven research and corporate solutions, and licensing its content to train AI models. It highlights extensive non‑GAAP metrics, global operations with 49% of revenue outside the US, and around 4,500 employees. Key risks include protection of intellectual property, rapid AI and technology change, cybersecurity, funding for research and higher education, execution of restructuring and systems modernization, and potential goodwill and intangible asset impairments.