John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Daily timeframeJohn 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. The $2.47B market capitalization puts WLYB squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. It operates through Research and Learning segment.
Market Cap
$2.47B
Beta
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P/E (TTM)
13.12
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$3.71
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
25.9%
ROA
6.3%
Cash
$106.4M
Total Debt
$1.37B
Free CF
$276.4M
52W Change
35.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where WLYB stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, WLYB finished 25.21% above its 150-day moving average ($42.28) and 33.15% above its 200-day moving average ($39.76). 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 WLYB overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, WLYB's RSI(14) was 62.8, 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.
The company holds $106.4M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.37B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $276.4M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. 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.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s trajectory.