WLY Dividend History & Analysis | 3.7% Yield
WLY has a dividend yield of 3.7% and paid 1.42 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUB PA Publicis e |
27,687 M | 4.55% | 7.93% |
| OMC NYSE Omnicom |
21,544 M | 4.08% | 5.28% |
| NXST NASDAQ Nexstar Broadcasting |
4,994 M | 3.70% | 5.79% |
| EVC NYSE Entravision Communications |
684 M | 4.41% | 3.74% |
| DEC PA JC Decaux |
5,994 M | 3.59% | 3.79% |
| WLY NYSE John Wiley & Sons |
2,410 M | 3.71% | 3.23% |
| PSO NYSE Pearson |
9,556 M | 2.49% | 4.02% |
| SCHL NASDAQ Scholastic |
650 M | 2.42% | 2.69% |
| NYT NYSE New York Times |
11,324 M | 1.17% | 1.76% |
| FOX NASDAQ Fox |
23,841 M | 1.03% | 1.64% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYT NYSE New York Times |
11,324 M | 25.68% | 100.0% |
| NXST NASDAQ Nexstar Broadcasting |
4,994 M | 21.97% | 91.7% |
| PUB PA Publicis e |
27,687 M | 11.75% | 100.0% |
| EVC NYSE Entravision Communications |
684 M | 16.02% | 98.3% |
| PSO NYSE Pearson |
9,556 M | 6.30% | 100.0% |
| FOX NASDAQ Fox |
23,841 M | 3.84% | 100.0% |
| FOXA NASDAQ Fox |
26,920 M | 3.84% | 100.0% |
| WLY NYSE John Wiley & Sons |
2,410 M | 0.71% | 100.0% |
| SCHL NASDAQ Scholastic |
650 M | 3.43% | 98.3% |
| OMC NYSE Omnicom |
21,544 M | 2.36% | 98.3% |
WLY Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-23 | Quarterly | 0.3575 | +0.7% | 0.68% |
| 2026-04-07 | 2026-04-07 | 2026-04-23 | Quarterly | 0.355 | 0% | 0.93% |
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-30 | 2026-01-15 | Quarterly | 0.355 | 0% | 1.16% |
| 2025-10-07 | 2025-10-07 | 2025-10-23 | Quarterly | 0.355 | 0% | 0.93% |
| 2025-07-08 | 2025-07-08 | 2025-07-24 | Quarterly | 0.355 | +0.7% | 0.85% |
| 2025-04-08 | 2025-04-08 | 2025-04-24 | Quarterly | 0.3525 | 0% | 0.86% |
| 2024-12-26 | 2024-12-26 | 2025-01-09 | Quarterly | 0.3525 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2024-10-08 | 2024-10-08 | 2024-10-24 | Quarterly | 0.3525 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2024-07-09 | 2024-07-09 | 2024-07-25 | Quarterly | 0.3525 | +0.7% | 0.8% |
| 2024-04-08 | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-25 | Quarterly | 0.35 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-27 | 2024-01-11 | Quarterly | 0.35 | 0% | 1.05% |
| 2023-10-06 | 2023-10-10 | 2023-10-25 | Quarterly | 0.35 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-06 | 2023-07-20 | Quarterly | 0.35 | +0.7% | 1.04% |
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-04-11 | 2023-04-25 | Quarterly | 0.3475 | 0% | 0.93% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2023-01-11 | Quarterly | 0.3475 | 0% | 0.88% |
| 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-11 | 2022-10-26 | Quarterly | 0.3475 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-06 | 2022-07-20 | Quarterly | 0.3475 | +0.7% | 0.74% |
| 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-05 | 2022-04-20 | Quarterly | 0.345 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-28 | 2022-01-12 | Quarterly | 0.345 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2021-10-08 | 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-27 | Quarterly | 0.345 | 0% | 0.65% |
WLY Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, WLY's dividend yield is 3.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.42 USD by the current share price of 47.61.
As of September 2026, WLY paid a dividend of 1.42 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-07 and the payout was 0.3575 USD.
WLY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WLY has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-07.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WLY for the next payments are between 0.356 (-0.4%) and 0.359 (+0.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.00%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3575 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-07. The next Ex-Dividend date for John Wiley & Sons (WLY) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for John Wiley & Sons (WLY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
WLY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.71% per year. Weak growth: WLY's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
WLY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.23%. If you bought WLY's shares at 44.04 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.42 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.23% of your original purchase price.
WLY Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: John Wiley & Sons has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
WLY's 3.71% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of WLY is 36.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
WLY's Overall Dividend Rating is 56.63%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
WLY Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-24 02:38 UTC