John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
WLYCommunication ServicesNASDAQPublishing · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the communication services sector, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) is listed under Publishing. At a $2.73B market cap, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ranks as a mid-cap company within communication services. It operates through Research and Learning segment.
Market Cap
$2.73B
Beta
0.75
P/E (TTM)
14.53
P/E (Fwd)
10.17
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
46.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where WLY stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 19, 2026 close, WLY finished 15.87% above its 150-day moving average ($45.50) and 26.28% above its 200-day moving average ($41.75). 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 October 19, 2026 close, WLY's RSI(14) was 75.0, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $106.6M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.38B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $275.4M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 25.9%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s trajectory.