WLY Dividend History & Analysis | 3.8% Yield

WLY has a dividend yield of 3.8% and paid 1.42 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.84%
Payout Ratio 36.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.72%
Consistency Lifetime 98.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.71%
Payout FCF 39.5%
Streak Years 30
Dividend Rating 61.97%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
A3M 1,353 M 10.13% 27.28%
MFEA 2,421 M 9.28% 19.35%
TFI 1,692 M 9.22% 10.55%
SESG 3,973 M 7.91% 11.68%
PUB 23,665 M 3.90% 16.32%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
NXST 6,193 M 27.67% 100.0%
NYT 12,221 M 25.51% 84.8%
A3M 1,353 M 37.85% 71.8%
PUB 23,665 M 15.83% 97.6%
EVC 814 M 18.92% 93.2%
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1.18% Yield
WLY Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
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%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-21 Quarterly 0.345 +0.7% 0.58%
2021-04-05 2021-04-06 2021-04-21 Quarterly 0.3425 0% N/A
2020-12-29 2020-12-30 2021-01-13 Quarterly 0.3425 0% N/A
2020-10-05 2020-10-06 2020-10-21 Quarterly 0.3425 0% N/A
2020-07-06 2020-07-07 2020-07-22 Quarterly 0.3425 +0.7% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-12-31 2020-01-02 2020-01-16 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-10-07 2019-10-08 2019-10-23 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-07-09 2019-07-10 2019-07-24 Quarterly 0.34 +3% N/A
2019-04-01 2019-04-02 2019-04-17 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-16 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-10-05 2018-10-09 2018-10-24 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-07-02 2018-07-03 2018-07-18 Quarterly 0.33 +3.1% N/A
2018-04-02 2018-04-03 2018-04-18 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-12-22 2017-12-26 2018-01-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-10-25 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-06-30 2017-07-05 2017-07-19 Quarterly 0.32 +3.2% N/A
2017-03-31 2017-04-04 2017-04-19 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2016-12-22 2016-12-27 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2016-09-30 2016-10-04 2016-10-19 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2016-07-01 2016-07-06 2016-07-20 Quarterly 0.31 +3.3% N/A
2016-04-11 2016-04-13 2016-04-26 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2016-01-14 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-10-08 2015-10-13 2015-10-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-07-02 2015-07-07 2015-07-22 Quarterly 0.3 +3.4% N/A
2015-04-14 2015-04-16 2015-04-27 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2014-12-24 2014-12-29 2015-01-14 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2014-09-29 2014-10-01 2014-10-16 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2014-06-27 2014-07-01 2014-07-16 Quarterly 0.29 +16% N/A
2014-03-21 2014-03-25 2014-04-10 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-12-26 2013-12-30 2014-01-14 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

WLY Dividend FAQ

John Wiley & Sons (WLY) is a global publishing and knowledge services firm specializing in academic research and professional learning. Founded in 1807, the company operates primarily through two segments: Research and Learning. The Research division distributes scientific, technical, and medical journals to libraries and researchers, while the Learning division provides digital courseware, professional assessment services, and educational texts to students and corporations.

What is the Dividend Yield of WLY?

As of May 2026, WLY's dividend yield is 3.84%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.42 USD by the current share price of 39.89.

Does WLY pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, WLY paid a dividend of 1.42 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-07 and the payout was 0.355 USD.

How often does WLY pay dividends?

WLY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WLY has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-07.

WLY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WLY for the next payments are between 0.357 (+0.6%) and 0.359 (+1.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.59%.

Will WLY pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.355 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-07. The next Ex-Dividend date for John Wiley & Sons (WLY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WLY?

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.

What is the Dividend Growth of WLY?

WLY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.72% per year. Weak growth: WLY's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WLY?

WLY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.71%. If you bought WLY's shares at 52.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.42 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.71% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WLY?

WLY Payout Consistency is 98.5%. 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.

Does WLY have a good Dividend Yield?

WLY's 3.84% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WLY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WLY is 36.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WLY?

WLY's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.97%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WLY Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in WLY's Outstanding Shares?

John Wiley & Sons's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -68.9%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has WLY ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 1, 1999 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 50,240,000 0%
1986 51,296,000 +2.1%
1987 51,296,000 0%
1988 68,880,000 +34.28%
1989 60,000,000 -12.89%
1990 70,000,000 +16.67%
1991 56,000,000 -20%
1992 50,000,000 -10.71%
1993 56,000,000 +12%
1994 62,000,000 +10.71%
1995 60,000,000 -3.23%
1996 58,333,300 -2.78%
1997 62,222,200 +6.67%
1998 66,428,600 +6.76%
1999 64,091,000 -3.52%
2000 63,534,000 -0.87%
2001 63,175,000 -0.57%
2002 63,092,000 -0.13%
2003 63,176,000 +0.13%
2004 62,548,000 -0.99%
2005 60,497,000 -3.28%
2006 57,971,000 -4.18%
2007 59,147,000 +2.03%
2008 59,772,000 +1.06%
2009 59,826,000 +0.09%
2010 61,005,000 +1.97%
2011 61,432,000 +0.7%
2012 60,633,000 -1.3%
2013 59,416,000 -2.01%
2014 59,756,000 +0.57%
2015 58,790,000 -1.62%
2016 57,538,000 -2.13%
2017 57,554,000 +0.03%
2018 57,870,000 +0.55%
2019 56,664,000 -2.08%
2020 56,165,000 -0.88%
2021 56,388,000 +0.4%
2022 56,195,000 -0.34%
2023 55,102,000 -1.95%
2024 54,850,000 -0.46%
2025 53,515,000 -2.43%
2026 52,657,000 -1.6%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-14 02:38 UTC