Christopher Caridi Acquires Shares in John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Christopher Caridi, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: WLY), recently purchased 2,054 shares of the company. This transaction took place on June 25, 2026, and was not part of a planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

On the same day, several other insiders at John Wiley & Sons, Inc. also acquired shares. Deirdre Silver, EVP and General Counsel, bought 6,443 shares. Matthew Kissner, the President and CEO, added 40,268 shares to his holdings. Kevin Monaco, SVP, Treasurer & Tax, acquired 1,705 shares. Craig Morrow Albright, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, made two separate purchases totaling 32,752 shares. Andrew Weber, EVP of Technology and Operations, purchased 8,680 shares. None of these transactions were part of pre-arranged trading plans.

Other Institutional Activity in John Wiley & Sons

Institutional investors have been active in John Wiley & Sons, Inc. recently. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 31,098 shares, ending with 6,162,370 shares worth approximately $234.8 million. Neuberger Berman Group LLC reduced its position by 50,449 shares, now holding 3,017,098 shares valued at about $114.95 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 2,501,979 shares valued at roughly $95.33 million. Schroder Investment Management Group boosted its stake by 574,846 shares, resulting in 2,382,703 shares worth $90.78 million. State Street Corp also increased its holdings by 479,670 shares, holding 2,175,966 shares valued at $82.9 million.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Stock Down 10.3%

Shares of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: WLY) traded near $48.19 on Saturday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $2.45 billion and a P/E ratio of 11.58. It has a 52-week trading range between $28.38 and $48.31. The stock's 50-day moving average is $42.59, and its 200-day moving average is $36.55. John Wiley & Sons has a current ratio of 0.54 and a quick ratio of 0.41, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 90.75.

Recent Earnings

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. reported revenue of about $1.68 billion, with a revenue growth of 1.2%. The company achieved a net margin of 13.22% and a return on equity of 27.69%. The next earnings report is expected on September 3, 2026.

Dividend

The company pays an annual dividend of $1.42 per share, yielding 2.95%. The dividend payout ratio is 34.13%.

About John Wiley & Sons

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a publishing company that provides content and research intelligence to support scientific discovery and learning. It operates through two segments: Research and Learning. The Research segment offers journals and related content in various scientific fields, while the Learning segment provides educational books and digital courseware. The company is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, and employs about 4,500 people.

Bottom Line

Insider buying at John Wiley & Sons, Inc. suggests confidence among its leadership, with several top executives acquiring shares. The company's stock performance and financial metrics, including a strong net margin and return on equity, are noteworthy. Investors keep an eye on these insider activities for insights into the company's future prospects.