Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for JOHN WILEY & SONS.
Executive leadership at JOHN WILEY & SONS.
Matt Kissner
Detailed
President and Chief Executive Officer
CEO
Chris Caridi
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Craig Albright
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Danielle McMahan
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
Deirdre Silver
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
James Flynn II
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Research and Learning
Board of directors at JOHN WILEY & SONS.
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for WLY.
Wiley Reports Q2 2026 Results with Research Growth and Narrowed Revenue Guidance
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- Wiley reported Q2 2026 GAAP revenue of $422 million, a 1% decrease from the prior year, while GAAP diluted EPS increased 14% to $0.84. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $115 million, up 8%, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.3%, up 240 basis points.
- The Research segment revenue grew 6% to $279 million (5% at constant currency), driven by strong demand and AI revenue of $5 million. In contrast, the Learning segment revenue declined 11% to $143 million due to market challenges.
- The company executed a $6 million content licensing project for AI model training in Q2 2026, contributing to $35 million realized year-to-date from AI initiatives.
- Wiley reaffirmed its Fiscal 2026 outlook for Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted EPS ($3.90 to $4.35), and Free Cash Flow (approximately $200 million), but narrowed its revenue guidance to the low end of low-single digit growth due to market challenges in Learning.
- Share repurchases increased by 69% over the prior year period to $21 million in Q2 2026, with a dividend yield around 3.9%.
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Wiley Reports Mixed Q2 2026 Results with Strong Research Growth and Narrowed Full-Year Revenue Outlook
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- Wiley reported mixed Q2 2026 results, with adjusted operating margin up 250 basis points to 18.8% and adjusted EBITDA growing 8%.
- The Research segment delivered strong 5% revenue growth and a 220 basis point improvement in EBITDA margin to 33.5%, while the Learning segment declined 11% due to market challenges.
- The company secured another AI licensing project for $6 million in Q2, contributing to $35 million in year-to-date AI training revenue, and anticipates full-year AI revenue to be moderately ahead of last year's $40 million.
- Wiley reaffirmed its Fiscal 2026 guidance for adjusted EBITDA margin (25.5%-26.5%), adjusted EPS ($3.90-$4.35), and free cash flow (approximately $200 million), but narrowed its revenue growth outlook to low single digits.
- Share repurchases increased 69% to $21 million in Q2, totaling $35 million year-to-date, with $73 million returned to shareholders through buybacks and dividends in the first half.
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Wiley Announces Q2 2026 Results with Strong Earnings Growth and AI Momentum
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- Wiley reported Q2 2026 Adjusted Revenue of $422 million, a 1% decrease, while Adjusted EPS increased 12% to $1.10 and Adjusted EBITDA rose 8% to $115 million.
- The Research segment's revenue grew 6% to $278 million in Q2 2026, driven by strong demand, but the Learning segment's revenue declined 11% to $143 million due to market headwinds.
- The company achieved material margin expansion, with Adjusted Operating Margin up 250 basis points to 18.8% and Corporate Expenses reduced by 18%.
- Wiley returned $73 million to shareholders year-to-date through dividends and share repurchases, with Q2 repurchases increasing 69% to $21 million.
- For Fiscal 2026, Wiley reaffirmed its earnings and cash flow guidance, including Adjusted EPS of $3.90 to $4.35 and Free Cash Flow of approximately $200 million, while narrowing its Adjusted Revenue outlook to low-single digit growth.
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Wiley Reports Mixed Q2 2026 Results with Strong Research Growth and Reaffirmed Full-Year Guidance
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- WLY reported a mixed Q2 2026 performance, with Research publishing revenue growing 7% and AI licensing revenue totaling $6 million in the quarter, contributing to $35 million year-to-date.
- The Learning segment declined 11% in the quarter, impacted by retail channel dynamics, Amazon inventory adjustments, and soft consumer spending.
- The company achieved adjusted operating margin expansion of 250 basis points to 18.8% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 8% in Q2 2026.
- For the full year, WLY narrowed its revenue outlook to low single digits but reaffirmed guidance for adjusted EBITDA margin (25.5%-26.5%), adjusted EPS ($3.90-$4.35), and free cash flow (approximately $200 million).
- Share repurchases increased 69% to $21 million in Q2 2026, totaling $35 million year-to-date, as the company sees its shares trading below true value.
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