Matthew Kissner Adds to His Stake in John Wiley & Sons

Matthew Kissner, the President and CEO of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., recently bought 40,268 shares of the company's stock. This transaction took place on June 25, 2026, and was not part of a pre-planned trading program. The stock traded near $48.19 on Saturday.

Other Institutional Activity in John Wiley & Sons

Several institutional investors have also been active in John Wiley & Sons. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 31,098 shares, bringing its total to about 6,162,370 shares valued at approximately $234.8 million. Meanwhile, Neuberger Berman Group LLC reduced its stake by 50,449 shares, leaving it with 3,017,098 shares worth around $114.95 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 2,501,979 shares valued at about $95.33 million. Schroder Investment Management Group grew its holdings by 574,846 shares, totaling 2,382,703 shares valued at $90.78 million. State Street Corp added 479,670 shares, ending with 2,175,966 shares worth approximately $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 about $2.45 billion and a P/E ratio of 11.58, with a forward P/E of 9.09. Its beta is 0.804, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range is between $28.38 and $48.31, with a 50-day moving average of $42.59 and a 200-day moving average of $36.55. The company's current ratio is 0.539, and its quick ratio is 0.411, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 90.75.

Recent Earnings

John Wiley & Sons reported revenue of approximately $1.68 billion, showing a slight growth of 1.2%. The company's net margin stands at 13.22%, with a return on equity of 27.69%. Earnings per share (EPS) are reported at $4.16. The next earnings report is expected on September 3, 2026.

Dividend

The company offers an annual dividend rate of $1.42, yielding 2.95%. The dividend payout ratio is 34.13%.

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

On June 25, 2026, several insiders at John Wiley & Sons made significant share purchases. Deirdre Silver, EVP and General Counsel, bought 6,443 shares. Kevin Monaco, SVP, Treasurer & Tax, acquired 1,705 shares. Craig Morrow Albright, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, purchased a total of 32,752 shares through two transactions. Andrew Weber, EVP of Technology and Operations, also bought 8,680 shares. None of these transactions were part of a pre-planned trading program.

About John Wiley & Sons

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a publishing company headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. It provides content and research intelligence to advance scientific discovery, innovation, and learning. Operating through its Research and Learning segments, the company offers scientific and educational materials in various fields such as physical sciences, health sciences, and social sciences. Founded in 1807, Wiley employs around 4,500 people under the leadership of CEO Mr. Matthew S. Kissner.

Bottom Line

Matthew Kissner's recent purchase of shares in John Wiley & Sons underscores his continued confidence in the company's prospects. Investors often track insider transactions like these for potential insights into management's outlook. It's important to note that insider transactions are disclosed after they occur and may not reflect current positions.