John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
WLYCommunication ServicesNASDAQPublishing
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the communication services sector, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. focuses on Publishing services and products. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a publisher, provides authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning in the United States, the United. At a $2.44B market cap, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ranks as a mid-cap company within communication services. It operates through Research and Learning segment.
Market Cap
$2.44B
Beta
0.77
P/E (TTM)
12.99
P/E (Fwd)
9.09
EPS (TTM)
$3.71
EPS (Fwd)
$5.30
ROE
25.9%
ROA
6.3%
Cash
$106.6M
Total Debt
$1.38B
Free CF
$275.4M
52W Change
15.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where WLY stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, WLY finished 21.35% above its 150-day moving average ($42.07) and 29.40% above its 200-day moving average ($39.45). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is WLY overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, WLY's RSI(14) was 46.1, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. carries $1.38B in total debt against $106.6M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 12.9x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $275.4M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 25.9% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 6.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has pulled back from $2.02B (2023) to $1.68B (2026), a 17% decline worth watching.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing WLY.