John Wiley & Sons reported first-quarter earnings that fell short of market expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $0.44, down 4.3% from $0.46 in the same period last year and $0.02 below the consensus estimate of $0.46.
Revenue totaled $386 million, a 4.6% decline from $404.8 million a year earlier and below the $404.8 million forecast. The publisher attributed the shortfall to weaker demand in its research, publishing and education segments.
For the full fiscal year ending April 30, 2027, Wiley guided adjusted EPS to a range of $4.60 to $5.05, compared with the current analyst consensus of $4.80. The guidance implies a 2.1% to 11.5% increase from the $4.51 reported in fiscal 2026.
Shares of the New York-listed company were quoted at $51.05 at the close of trading on Wednesday, up 15.6% over the past three months and 33.5% year-over-year. The stock has seen mixed analyst revisions in the last 90 days, with both upward and downward adjustments recorded.
InvestingPro rated the company’s financial health as “good performance,” reflecting stable liquidity and moderate leverage despite the quarterly underperformance.
