John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) — SEC Filings
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) — 43 SEC filings. Latest: 8-K (Dec 10, 2025). Includes 24 8-K, 8 SC 13G/A, 6 10-Q.
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Overview
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 10-Q filed on Dec 5, 2025: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) reported a mixed financial performance for the three and six months ended October 31, 2025. Revenue for the three months decreased slightly to $421.75 million from $426.59 million in the prior year, a 1.1% decline. However, net income for the three months increased by
Sentiment Summary
Across 43 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bullish, 40 neutral, 2 mixed. The dominant filing sentiment for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) has filed 24 8-K, 6 10-Q, 2 DEF 14A, 2 10-K, 8 SC 13G/A, 1 SC 13G with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Dec 2025.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (43)
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of WLYB's 26 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 3 as medium-risk, and 23 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Financial Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $818.55M |
| Net Income | $56.59M |
| EPS | $1.05 |
| Cash Position | $67.40M |
| Total Assets | $2,466.74M |
| Total Debt | $861.71M |
Key Executives
- Matt Kissner
- Jesse C. Wiley
- George Bell
- Beth Birnbaum
- Dr. Karen Madden
- Katya Andresen
- Brian Napack
- Dr. Jonathan Holloway
- Ms. Susan L. Miller
- Susan L. Miller
- David E. Scholl
- Matthew S. Kissner
- Brian A. Napack
- Beth L. Halpern
- Brian R. Napack
Industry Context
John Wiley & Sons operates in the dynamic global education and research publishing market. This sector is characterized by a strong shift towards digital content and platforms, increasing competition from both traditional players and new digital-native entrants, and evolving customer demands for flexible learning solutions and open access research. Funding for education and research also remains a key factor influencing market dynamics.
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Executive Compensation
From the most recent DEF 14A filing (Aug 14, 2025):
- Brian Napolitano — Chief Financial Officer: $1,617,000
- Todd R. Cooper — Chief Operating Officer: $1,577,000
- Matthew L. Kissner — Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary: $1,176,000
- Jennifer L. Graham — Executive Vice President, Human Resources: $1,058,000
- Jonathan L. Nowell — Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Product Officer: $1,058,000
Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue, net (3 months) | $421.75M | Decreased by 1.1% from $426.59M year-over-year. |
| Net Income (3 months) | $44.89M | Increased by 10.9% from $40.46M year-over-year. |
| Revenue, net (6 months) | $818.55M | Decreased by 1.4% from $830.40M year-over-year. |
| Net Income (6 months) | $56.59M | Increased by 45.0% from $39.02M year-over-year. |
| Provision for income taxes (6 months) | $19.13M | Decreased significantly from $32.92M year-over-year, boosting net income. |
| Restructuring and related charges (3 months) | $6.03M | Increased from $3.63M year-over-year, indicating ongoing operational adjustments. |
| Long-term debt | $861.71M | Increased from $789.43M as of April 30, 2025. |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $67.40M | Decreased from $85.88M as of April 30, 2025. |
| Diluted EPS (3 months) | $0.84 | Increased from $0.74 year-over-year. |
| Diluted EPS (6 months) | $1.05 | Increased from $0.71 year-over-year. |
| Net Income | $11.7M | Swung from a $1.436M loss in Q1 2024 to a $11.7M profit in Q1 2025. |
| Revenue, net | $396.8M | Decreased by 1.7% from $403.8M in Q1 2024. |
| Operating Income | $30.963M | Increased by 6.9% from $28.973M in Q1 2024. |
| Diluted EPS | $0.22 | Improved from a loss of $0.03 in Q1 2024. |
| Provision for Income Taxes | $6.007M | Significantly decreased from $24.439M in Q1 2024. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB)?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has 43 recent SEC filings from Jan 2024 to Dec 2025, including 24 8-K, 8 SC 13G/A, 6 10-Q. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of WLYB filings?
Across 43 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bullish, 40 neutral, 2 mixed. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
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Who are the key executives at John Wiley & Sons, Inc.?
Key executives identified across John Wiley & Sons, Inc.'s filings include Matt Kissner, Jesse C. Wiley, George Bell, Beth Birnbaum, Dr. Karen Madden and 13 others.
What are the main risk factors for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. stock?
Of WLYB's 26 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 3 medium-risk, and 23 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from John Wiley & Sons, Inc.?
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