Recent Updates — WLY
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3575 per share on Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on July 23, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 7, 2026. This quarterly dividend represents an annual dividend of $1.43 per share, marking its 33rd consecutive annual increase. The company is a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for scientific discovery, innovation, and learning.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, via a press release and earnings conference call. The company reported record margins and research and AI momentum-driven growth in research and cash flow. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a global publishing and education services provider.
On June 10, 2026, director Mari J. Baker notified the Board of Directors of her intent not to stand for reelection at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on September 24, 2026. Ms. Baker will complete her current term as a director, Chair of the Executive Compensation and Development Committee, and member of the Executive Committee. Her departure is not due to any disagreement with the company. Effective September 24, 2026, the Board's size will be reduced to nine members. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a global publishing company that provides educational and professional research content.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. through its subsidiary, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., has acquired all issued and outstanding equity securities of Emerald Holding for GBP £337.5 million (approximately $452 million). The acquisition includes Emerald Publishing, a research publisher, and was funded using the company's cash on hand.