John Wiley & Sons Stock Hits 12-Month Low

Shares of the publishing company fall amid market uncertainty

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE:WLYB), a global publishing and knowledge services company headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, saw its stock price hit a new 52-week low of $29.79 on Saturday. The stock closed at $30.43, down 3.6% on the day, with 722 shares traded.

Why it matters

The decline in John Wiley & Sons' stock price reflects broader market uncertainty and concerns about the company's performance. As a major player in the publishing industry, the company's financial health is seen as an indicator of trends in the broader media and education sectors.

The details

According to the report, John Wiley & Sons' stock has a 50-day moving average of $32.29 and a 200-day moving average of $36.45. The company has a market capitalization of $1.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.19, and a beta of 0.75. In its most recent earnings report, the company reported revenue of $421.75 million and earnings per share of $1.10, beating analyst expectations.

  • John Wiley & Sons' stock hit a new 52-week low on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • The company last reported earnings on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

The players

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

A global publishing and knowledge services company headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. The company was founded in 1807 and is a leading provider of scholarly, educational, and professional content across scientific, technical, medical, and academic disciplines.

Weiss Ratings

A financial research and ratings firm that has maintained a 'hold (c)' rating on shares of John Wiley & Sons.

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