WLY – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Champion 26 Years

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a publisher, provides authoritative content, data-driven insights, and knowledge services for the advancement of science, innovation, and learning in the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and internationally.

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Company Info

Symbol WLY
Company John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Sector Communication Services
Industry Publishing
Website Visit
Market Cap $1,636.1M

Price Data

Price $31.13
Price Change -0.18
Price Change % -0.57%
Next Earnings Report Mar 5, 2026
Low (52W) $29.93
High (52W) $47.26

Dividend Data

Div Yield 4.56%
5Y Avg Yield 3.35%
Current Div $0.355
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $1.420
Previous Div $0.355
Ex-date Dec 30, 2025
Dividend Pay Date Jan 15, 2026

Growth Rates

Chowder Number -0.3
DGR 1Y -24.5%
DGR 3Y -8.5%
DGR 5Y -4.9%
DGR 10Y -1.1%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials -25.7%
TTR 3Y - With Specials -3.9%
TTR 1Y - No Specials -25.7%
TTR 3Y - No Specials -3.9%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $47.14
FV (P/E 10) % -34.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $46.75
FV (Peter Lynch) % -33.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $79.02
FV (Blended) % -61.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y -10.4%
NPM 6.1%
CF/Share $5.03
ROE 13.6%
Current R 0.7x
Debt/Capital 56.0%
ROTC 6.2%
P/E 16.7x
P/BV 2.2x
PEG 1.66
📊 Financial data last updated: December 29, 2025 12:35 pm (Data may be stale)

Calculate your WLY Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate WLY dividend yield using our WLY calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your WLY investments snowball over time.

Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,000200$50.00$1.028.16%8.16%$904$904242$12,104
2$12,709242$52.50$1.078.16%8.57%$1,132$2,035286$15,041
3$15,793286$55.13$1.128.16%9.00%$1,391$3,427333$18,384
4$19,303333$57.88$1.188.16%9.45%$1,686$5,113383$22,189
5$23,299383$60.78$1.248.16%9.92%$2,023$7,136436$26,522
6$27,848436$63.81$1.308.16%10.41%$2,405$9,541493$31,453
7$33,026493$67.00$1.378.16%10.94%$2,841$12,382553$37,066
8$38,920553$70.36$1.448.16%11.48%$3,337$15,719618$43,457
9$45,629618$73.87$1.518.16%12.06%$3,901$19,620687$50,731
10$53,267687$77.57$1.588.16%12.66%$4,544$24,164761$59,011

WLY Dividend History

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WLY 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This chart compares the 10-year total return performance of WLY with and without dividend reinvestment (DRIP). The analysis demonstrates how reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance long-term investment returns through the power of compounding, showing the difference between collecting dividends as cash versus automatically purchasing additional shares.

With DRIP No DRIP

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for WLY

Based on past 10-year performance, here are WLY growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +4.42%
Dividend CAGR of +1.83%

Using WLY CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

WLY (DRIP)WLY (No DRIP)
Current Price$31.02$31.02
Start Shares322.37322.37
Start Value$10,000$10,000
After 10 years:
Final Share Count477.07322.37
Dividends Payment$1.70$1.70
Annual Dividends$784$549
Yield on cost7.84%5.49%
Share Price$47.81$47.81
Total Dividends$6,166$5,065
Final Value$22,809$20,478

Estimated Future Value + Dividends – WLY

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

WLY Dividend History

Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

WLY Price

Price to Earnings

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Price to Sales

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Revenue

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Net Income

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Revenue vs Net Income

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Gross Profit

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Operating Income

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EBITDA

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Operating Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow / Share

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Earnings Per Share (EPS)

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Return on Equity (ROE)

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Return on Assets (ROA)

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Net Profit Margin

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Gross Profit Margin

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Cash & Debt

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Shares Outstanding

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Stock-Based Comp

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FCF vs Stock Based Comp

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FCF vs FCF / Share

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Revenue: Actual + Estimates

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EPS: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays WLY eps: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays WLY net income: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays WLY ebitda: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

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