Danielle Mcmahan Buys Shares of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Danielle Mcmahan, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at John Wiley & Sons, Inc., recently bought 7,987 shares of the company. This insider transaction took place on June 25, 2026. The purchase did not occur under a pre-arranged trading plan.

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

On the same day, several other insiders at John Wiley & Sons made significant purchases. Deirdre Silver, EVP and General Counsel, acquired 6,443 shares. Matthew Kissner, the President and CEO, bought 40,268 shares. Kevin Monaco, SVP, Treasurer & Tax, picked up 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, added 8,680 shares to his holdings.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Stock Down 10.3%

Shares of John Wiley & Sons (NYSE:WLY) traded at $48.19 on Saturday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $2.45 billion. Its P/E ratio stands at 11.6, with a forward P/E of 9.1, indicating potential earnings growth. The stock's beta is 0.804, suggesting lower volatility compared to the market. The 52-week range for the stock is between $28.38 and $48.31, with moving averages of $42.59 over 50 days and $36.55 over 200 days.

Other Institutional Activity in John Wiley & Sons

In recent filings, BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 31,098 shares, bringing its total to 6,162,370 shares valued at about $234.8 million. Neuberger Berman Group LLC reduced its position by 50,449 shares, now holding 3,017,098 shares worth approximately $114.95 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 2,501,979 shares valued at $95.33 million. Schroder Investment Management Group added 574,846 shares, increasing its stake by 31.8% to 2,382,703 shares, worth about $90.78 million. State Street Corp also grew its position by 479,670 shares, ending with 2,175,966 shares valued at $82.9 million.

Recent Earnings

John Wiley & Sons reported revenue of $1.68 billion, with a modest growth rate of 1.2%. The company's net margin is 13.2%, and its return on equity stands at 27.7%. Earnings per share came in 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%, indicating a sustainable dividend policy.

About John Wiley & Sons

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a global publishing company based in Hoboken, New Jersey. It provides content and research intelligence supporting scientific discovery and education. The company operates through its Research and Learning segments, offering journals, books, and digital courseware. With approximately 4,500 employees, it serves the academic, professional, and educational markets worldwide.

Bottom Line

The insider purchases at John Wiley & Sons, including those by Danielle Mcmahan and other executives, reflect internal confidence in the company's prospects. Investors often watch these transactions closely for insights into company leadership's outlook. As always, it's important to remember that these insider transactions are reported after the fact and may not indicate future performance.