Kevin Monaco Buys Shares in John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

On June 25, 2026, Kevin Monaco, the Senior Vice President, Treasurer & Tax at John Wiley & Sons, Inc., bought 1,705 shares of the company's stock. This transaction was not part of a pre-arranged plan. Shares of John Wiley & Sons, listed on the NYSE under the ticker WLY, traded around $48.19 on Saturday.

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

Several insiders at John Wiley & Sons made stock purchases on June 25, 2026. In addition to Kevin Monaco, Deirdre Silver, EVP and General Counsel, acquired 6,443 shares. Matthew Kissner, the President and CEO, purchased 40,268 shares. Craig Morrow Albright, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, bought 20,000 shares and an additional 12,752 shares. Andrew Weber, EVP of Technology and Operations, bought 8,680 shares. None of these transactions were part of a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

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 cap of approximately $2.45 billion and a P/E ratio of 11.6, with a forward P/E of 9.1. Its beta is 0.804, indicating relatively low volatility compared to the market. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged from a low of $28.38 to a high of $48.31. The 50-day moving average is $42.59, while the 200-day moving average is $36.55. The company has a current ratio of 0.54 and a quick ratio of 0.41, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 90.75.

Other Institutional Activity in John Wiley & Sons

Institutional investors have also been active in John Wiley & Sons stock. 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 stake by 50,449 shares, ending with 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, totaling 2,382,703 shares worth around $90.78 million. State Street Corp increased its holdings by 479,670 shares, reaching a total of 2,175,966 shares valued at $82.90 million.

Recent Earnings

John Wiley & Sons reported revenue of $1.68 billion with a growth rate of 1.2%. The company's net margin stands at 13.2%, and its return on equity is 27.7%. The next earnings release is scheduled for September 3, 2026.

Dividend

The company pays an annual dividend rate of $1.42, yielding 2.95%. The dividend payout ratio is 34.1%.

About John Wiley & Sons

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a publishing company based in Hoboken, New Jersey. It provides content and research services in the fields of science, technology, medicine, and education. The company operates through its Research and Learning segments, offering journals, books, digital courseware, and assessment services. Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons has around 4,500 employees and is led by CEO Matthew S. Kissner.

Bottom Line

Kevin Monaco's recent purchase of John Wiley & Sons shares reflects insider confidence in the company. Investors often watch insider activity for potential insights into a company's outlook. However, it's important to remember that these transactions were disclosed after the fact and may not indicate current positions or future intentions.