Reported Q: Q1 2026 Rev YoY: -15.3% EPS YoY: -52.2% Move: -0.04%
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
JW-A
$53.03 -0.04%
Exchange New York Stock Exchange Sector Communication Services Industry Publishing
Q1 2026
Published: Sep 5, 2025

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Reported

Report Date

Sep 5, 2025

Quarter Q1 2026

Revenue

396.80M

YoY: -15.3%

EPS

0.22

YoY: -52.2%

Market Move

-0.04%

Previous quarter: Q3 2025

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Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $396.80M down 15.3% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.22 decreased by 52.2% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 69.1%
  • Net income of 11.70M
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Executive Summary

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (JW-A) reported QQ1 2026 results that reflect a continuation of revenue softness alongside a solid gross margin and a material drag from operating and other expenses. Revenue declined 15.3% year over year to $396.8 million, while gross profit remained strong at $274.3 million and a gross margin of 69.1%. Despite robust gross profitability, operating income declined by 57.4% year over year to $34.0 million, driven by a substantial level of other expenses and fixed operating costs that offset levered revenue performance. Net income stood at $11.7 million, down 53.7% year over year but up 151% quarter over quarter, with earnings per share at $0.22.

Cash flow remained negative for QQ1 2026, with operating cash flow of $(85.0) million and free cash flow of $(97.0) million, largely reflecting working capital dynamics (change in working capital of $(153.5) million and other working capital movements of $(153.5) million). The balance sheet shows a relatively modest cash position at period-end ($81.9 million) against a sizable debt load ($924.0 million total debt, net debt of $842.1 million) and sizeable non-current assets (Goodwill of $1.118 billion and intangible assets of $580.3 million). Liquidity metrics imply a constrained short-term liquidity position, with current liabilities of $648.8 million against current assets of $420.3 million and a quick ratio below 1.

Taken together, the QQ1 2026 results indicate a company with durability in gross margins and an asset-light earnings base but facing revenue headwinds, higher fixed costs, and leverage which together press free cash flow and balance-sheet flexibility. Absent explicit forward guidance, investors should monitor revenue stabilization signals, cost-control initiatives, and steps to improve liquidity and reduce leverage over the near term.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Decreasing
396.80M
QoQ: -1.93% | YoY: -15.30%
Gross Profit
Decreasing
274.33M
69.14% margin
QoQ: -8.68% | YoY: -17.33%
Operating Income
Decreasing
34.00M
QoQ: -34.40% | YoY: -57.39%
Net Income
Decreasing
11.70M
QoQ: 150.97% | YoY: -53.69%
EPS
Decreasing
0.22
QoQ: 151.16% | YoY: -52.17%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q2 2026 421.75 0.84 +4.4% View
Q1 2026 396.80 0.22 -15.3% View
Q3 2025 404.63 -0.43 -12.2% View
Q2 2025 426.60 0.74 -13.4% View
Q1 2025 403.81 -0.03 -10.5% View