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John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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$51.59Today:- (-)1Y +38.09%

As of Oct 14, 2026 close

Market cap
$2.62B
P/E (TTM)
13.21
Forward P/E
6.80
Dividend yield
2.76%
52-week range
$29.16$55.51
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
2.93K

John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) Cash Flow Statement

In fiscal 2026 (fiscal year ended Apr 30, 2026), John Wiley & Sons generated $260.52M of operating cash flow and spent $83.85M on capital expenditures. That left free cash flow of $176.67M, up 47.5% from $119.82M a year earlier, or 10.5% of revenue. It returned $174.44M to shareholders through $74.36M in dividends and $100.08M in share buybacks.

John Wiley & Sons Cash Flow Statement Analysis

Values in billions USD

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Cash flow statement showing operating, investing, and financing activities for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) - Annual data in billions USD
BreakdownFY 2026FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021
Period endingApr 2026Apr 2025Apr 2024Apr 2023Apr 2022Apr 2021
Operating Activities
Net Income0.220.08-0.200.020.150.15
Depreciation & Amortization0.150.150.180.210.220.20
Stock Based Compensation0.020.020.020.030.030.02
Change in Working Capital-0.12-0.13-0.13-0.11-0.10-0.10
Change in Accounts Receivable-0.020.01-0.020.03-0.03-0.01
Change in Inventory0.010.000.010.000.000.01
Change in Accounts Payable-0.010.01-0.040.020.02-0.03
Change in Other Working Capital-0.050.020.010.020.03-0.11
Other Operating Activities-0.050.020.010.020.030.09
Net Cash from Operating Activities0.260.200.210.280.340.36
Investing Activities
Capital Expenditures-0.08-0.08-0.10-0.11-0.12-0.08
Acquisitions0.00-0.010.00-0.01-0.08-0.30
Sales/Maturities of Investments--0.02-0.03-0.03-0.03-0.06
Net Cash from Investing Activities0.03-0.09-0.11-0.10-0.19-0.43
Financing Activities
Debt Repayment-1.09-1.19-1.16-1.04-0.66-0.56
Common Stock Repurchased-0.10-0.06-0.05-0.04-0.030.02
Dividends Paid-0.07-0.08-0.08-0.08-0.08-0.08
Other Financing Activities-0.01-0.01-0.01-0.01-0.01-0.02
Net Cash from Financing Activities-0.30-0.13-0.11-0.17-0.13-0.05
Summary
Effect of Forex Changes on Cash0.000.000.000.00-0.010.01
Net Change in Cash-0.01-0.01-0.010.010.01-0.11
Cash at Beginning of Period0.090.100.110.100.09-
Cash at End of Period0.080.090.100.110.10-
Free Cash Flow0.180.120.110.170.220.28
Supplemental Disclosures
Interest Paid-0.050.050.040.020.02
Income Taxes Paid-0.050.050.050.050.04

Source: Company financial statements from annual and quarterly filings. Data as of Jul 31, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions About John Wiley & Sons Cash Flow

What is John Wiley & Sons's free cash flow?

John Wiley & Sons generated free cash flow of $176.67M in fiscal 2026 (fiscal year ended Apr 30, 2026), operating cash flow of $260.52M minus $83.85M of capital expenditures. That was up 47.5% from $119.82M a year earlier. Free cash flow equaled 10.5% of revenue.

How much does John Wiley & Sons spend on capital expenditures?

John Wiley & Sons spent $83.85M on capital expenditures in fiscal 2026, compared with $82.77M a year earlier. That equals 32.2% of operating cash flow.

Does John Wiley & Sons pay dividends or buy back shares?

Yes. In fiscal 2026 John Wiley & Sons returned $74.36M in dividends and $100.08M in share buybacks to shareholders, according to its cash flow statement.

What is free cash flow?

Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital expenditures. It is the cash a company has left for dividends, buybacks, debt repayment or acquisitions after funding its operations and investment. Full definition