WLY — John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Communication Services sector| Metric | WLY | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% | 3.22% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 0.72% | 3.14% |
| Payout Ratio | 75.8% | 36.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 42 | 11 |
| 1Y Total Return | -14.7% | 7.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Communication Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
0.71%
3-Year Growth
0.72%
5-Year Growth
0.72%
10-Year Growth
1.76%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Dec 30, 2025
Last Payment
Jan 15, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.3550 | 0.00% |
| Oct 7, 2025 | $0.3550 | 0.00% |
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.3550 | +0.71% |
| Apr 8, 2025 | $0.3525 | 0.00% |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $0.3525 | 0.00% |
| Oct 8, 2024 | $0.3525 | 0.00% |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $0.3525 | +0.71% |
| Apr 8, 2024 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 26, 2023 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 5, 2023 | $0.3500 | +0.72% |
| Apr 10, 2023 | $0.3475 | 0.00% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | $0.3475 | 0.00% |
| Oct 7, 2022 | $0.3475 | 0.00% |
| Jul 5, 2022 | $0.3475 | +0.72% |
| Apr 4, 2022 | $0.3450 | 0.00% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | $0.3450 | 0.00% |
| Oct 8, 2021 | $0.3450 | 0.00% |
| Jul 2, 2021 | $0.3450 | +0.73% |
| Apr 5, 2021 | $0.3425 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
75.8%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
51.1%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.22 | -$97.01M |
| Q2 2026 | $0.85 | -$4.62M |
| Q1 2025 | $-0.03 | -$105.22M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.75 | -$23.58M |
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does John Wiley & Sons, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 3.93%.
What is WLY's dividend yield?
WLY's current dividend yield is 3.93%. The annual dividend is $1.42.
When is WLY's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for WLY has not been announced yet.
How many years has John Wiley & Sons, Inc. increased its dividend?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has increased its dividend for 32 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.