John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Announces Fiscal Q2 2026 Results

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE:WLY) is one of the best cheap small cap stocks to invest in now. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE:WLY) released its fiscal Q2 2026 results on December 4, reporting a revenue of $422 million compared to $427 million in the prior year period, including foregone revenue of $3 million from divested businesses. Operating income for the quarter rose 14%, and diluted EPS also rose 14% to $0.84 compared to $0.74 in the prior year period. Adjusted EPS of $1.10 for the quarter was up 12% at constant currency, with operating performance offsetting a higher adjusted effective tax rate.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE:WLY) also reported that the Q2 research revenue grew 6% as reported to $279 million, driven primarily by a 7% growth in Research Publishing, including AI revenue of $5 million. Similarly, article submissions and output experienced a 28% and 12% growth, respectively, with all key geographies exhibiting notable performance.

The company added that it is reaffirming its full year outlook for adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EPS, and free cash flow, while narrowing its revenue guidance to the low end of the range, primarily to take into account market challenges in Learning. It expects the Research and AI momentum to remain strong.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE:WLY) provides research and learning materials and operates through the following segments: Research, Learning, and Held for Sale or Sold.

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