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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.
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%.
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, 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 (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, 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): 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 (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.
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.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) reported a director’s Form 4 showing an acquisition of 39 Phantom Stock Units on 10/23/2025, credited from a quarterly dividend under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. Each unit is 1-for-1 into Class A Common and will settle upon separation from the Board. The filing lists a derivative price of $36.98. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owned 4,098 derivative securities, held directly.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) reported a director’s Form 4 showing an acquisition of 39 Phantom Stock Units on 10/23/2025, credited from a quarterly dividend under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. Each unit is 1-for-1 into Class A Common and will settle upon separation from the Board. The filing lists a derivative price of $36.98. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owned 4,098 derivative securities, held directly.
John Wiley & Sons reported mixed first-quarter results with modest revenue pressure offset by improved profitability. Consolidated revenue was $396.8 million, down 2% year-over-year, while reported operating income rose to $31.0 million (+7%). Diluted EPS turned positive at $0.22 versus a $(0.03) loss a year earlier. On an adjusted, constant-currency basis (excluding Held for Sale or Sold), Adjusted Revenue rose 1% and Adjusted Operating Income was $34.0 million (-2%). AI license revenue grew to $28.9 million. Total debt outstanding was $828.3 million with about $469.4 million of unused borrowing capacity. The effective tax rate was 33.9% versus 106.2% last year. A settlement in principle was reached in the Anthropic class-action matter, but Wiley cannot estimate its potential share of any settlement.
John Wiley & Sons furnished an 8-K reporting that on September 4, 2025 the company held its first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call and is furnishing the related presentation materials as Exhibit 99.2 and a press release as Exhibit 99.1. The filing states the information in Items 2.02 and 7.01 and the exhibits are being furnished, not filed, and therefore are not subject to Section 18 liability or automatically incorporated by reference into other securities filings. The exhibits listed include a press release titled "AI Demand Drives Wiley's First Quarter 2026 Results" and presentation materials dated September 4, 2025.