John Wiley & Sons reported first-quarter earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $0.44 missing the consensus estimate by $0.02. Revenue totaled $386 million, below the $404.8 million projected by analysts.
The New York-listed publisher also provided fiscal 2027 guidance, forecasting adjusted EPS in a range of $4.60 to $5.05. This compares with the current analyst consensus of $4.80, indicating a modest downward adjustment relative to existing expectations.
Shares of John Wiley & Sons closed at $51.05, reflecting a 15.6% gain over the past three months and a 33.5% increase year-over-year. The company’s financial health rating, as assessed by InvestingPro, was classified as "good performance."
Analysts have revised earnings estimates for the company over the last 90 days, with both positive and negative adjustments recorded during the period.
