Wiley Posts 2% Revenue Gain in Fiscal Q1
John Wiley Sons (NYSE:WLY), a global research and learning publisher now focused on digital content and services, reported earnings for the fiscal first quarter ended July 31, 2025 on September 4, 2025. The company posted adjusted revenue of $396.8 million, up 2% from the prior year, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.49 (non-GAAP)—exceeding expectations after management previously flagged a tough prior-year comparison. The Research segment led with AI and open access growth offsetting planned Learning declines. However, margin fell to 17.8 % from 18.6 %. The quarter tracked in line with full-year goals, though cash flow and profit margin improvement remain key areas to watch going forward.
John Wiley Sons publishes and licenses a wide range of academic and professional research journals, digital learning platforms, and educational content. The business now generates the majority of its revenue from digital and online products—83% of Adjusted Revenue in FY2025, with a significant share coming from recurring subscriptions and institutional partnerships. Its Research segment delivers digital publishing services and platform licensing for universities, libraries, and corporate users worldwide, while its Learning segment focuses on higher education and professional skills content.
The company’s recent focus has been on accelerating digital transformation, expanding recurring revenue streams, and growing its global partnerships. Key success factors for Wiley today include: keeping a high proportion of revenue tied to digital and recurring revenue models, maintaining strong partnerships with professional societies for journal content, expanding into new global markets, and capitalizing on rapid growth in open access and AI-related publishing.
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