Deirdre Silver Buys Shares of John Wiley & Sons

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE:WLY) saw insider activity as Deirdre Silver, the Executive Vice President and General Counsel, purchased 6,443 shares on June 25, 2026. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

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

On June 25, 2026, several insiders bought shares of John Wiley & Sons. Deirdre Silver, EVP and General Counsel, acquired 6,443 shares. President and CEO Matthew Kissner made a substantial purchase of 40,268 shares. Kevin Monaco, SVP, Treasurer & Tax, added 1,705 shares to his holdings. Craig Morrow Albright, EVP and CFO, purchased 20,000 shares and an additional 12,752 shares in separate transactions. Andrew Weber, EVP of Technology and Operations, bought 8,680 shares. None of these transactions were executed under Rule 10b5-1 plans.

Other Institutional Activity in John Wiley & Sons

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, leaving it 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 boosted its stake by 574,846 shares, totaling 2,382,703 shares worth around $90.78 million. State Street Corp added 479,670 shares, ending with 2,175,966 shares valued at $82.90 million.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Stock Down 10.3%

Shares of John Wiley & Sons traded near $48.19 on Saturday. The company has a market cap of approximately $2.45 billion and a P/E ratio of 11.58. 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 stands at 0.54, with a quick ratio of 0.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 90.75.

Recent Earnings

John Wiley & Sons reported revenue of $1.68 billion, showing a growth of 1.2%. The company achieved a net margin of 13.2% and a return on equity of 27.7%. Earnings per share were $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% with a payout ratio of 34.13%.

About John Wiley & Sons

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a global publishing company headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. It operates through two main segments: Research and Learning. The Research segment provides journals and content in various scientific and humanities fields, while the Learning segment offers educational and professional development materials. The company serves a broad audience, including libraries, researchers, and educational institutions worldwide. John Wiley & Sons was founded in 1807 and employs about 4,500 people.

Bottom Line

The recent insider purchases at John Wiley & Sons, including those by EVP Deirdre Silver, highlight active engagement by company leadership. As a well-established publishing firm, John Wiley & Sons continues to be a significant player in the communication services sector. Investors often look to insider transactions for potential insights into company confidence, though these trades reflect personal decisions and not necessarily future performance.