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WLYB Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield

WLYB has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 1.41 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.56%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.41
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.58%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.28%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.23%
Payout Ratio 92.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -12% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 47.5% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Movies & Entertainment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PLTK 1,390 M 11.1% 2.04%
CURI 233 M 9.44% 3.61%
UMG 53,424 M 3.06% 3.29%
WMG 16,910 M 2.27% 2.72%
BOL 16,499 M 1.50% 2.71%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
CURI 233 M 100% 100%
DIS 208,937 M 78.0% 88.6%
TKO 15,241 M 71.0% 83.0%
WMG 16,910 M 23.9% 100%
UMG 53,424 M 26.4% 99.0%

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WLYB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-08 2025-07-08 2025-07-24 Quarterly 0.355 0.7% 0.84%
2025-04-08 2025-04-08 2025-04-24 Quarterly 0.3525 0% N/A
2024-12-26 2024-12-26 2025-01-09 Quarterly 0.3525 0% N/A
2024-10-08 2024-10-08 2024-10-24 Quarterly 0.3525 0% N/A
2024-07-09 2024-07-09 2024-07-25 Quarterly 0.3525 0.7% N/A
2024-04-08 2024-04-09 2024-04-25 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2023-12-26 2023-12-27 2024-01-11 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-10-25 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2023-07-05 2023-07-06 2023-07-20 Quarterly 0.35 0.7% 1.08%
2023-04-10 2023-04-11 2023-04-25 Quarterly 0.3475 0% 0.96%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2023-01-11 Quarterly 0.3475 0% N/A
2022-10-07 2022-10-11 2022-10-26 Quarterly 0.3475 0% N/A
2022-07-05 2022-07-06 2022-07-20 Quarterly 0.3475 0.7% 0.76%
2022-04-04 2022-04-05 2022-04-20 Quarterly 0.345 0% 0.65%
2021-12-27 2021-12-28 2022-01-12 Quarterly 0.345 0% 0.59%
2021-10-08 2021-10-12 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-21 Quarterly 0.345 0.7% N/A
2021-04-05 2021-04-06 2021-04-21 Quarterly 0.3425 0% 0.62%
2020-12-29 2020-12-30 2021-01-13 Quarterly 0.3425 0% 0.75%
2020-10-05 2020-10-06 2020-10-21 Quarterly 0.3425 0% 1.05%
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
2013-09-27 2013-10-01 2013-10-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2013-06-27 2013-07-01 2013-07-15 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% N/A
2013-03-22 2013-03-26 2013-04-12 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A

WLYB Dividend FAQ

John Wiley & Sons B (NYSE:WLYB) is a publishing company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company operates in the Movies & Entertainment sub-industry, although its worth noting that the companys actual business is more closely related to education and professional publishing.

What is the Dividend Yield of WLYB?

As of August 2025, WLYB`s dividend yield is 3.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.41 USD by the current share price of 39.85.

Does WLYB pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, WLYB paid a dividend of 1.41 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-08 and the payout was 0.355 USD.

How often does WLYB pay dividends?

WLYB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WLYB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-07-08.

Will WLYB pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.355 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WLYB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for John Wiley & Sons (WLYB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WLYB?

WLYB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.58% per year.
Weak growth: WLYB's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WLYB?

WLYB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.23%. If you bought WLYB's shares at 27.01 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.41 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.23% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WLYB?

WLYB Payout Consistency is 97.8%. 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 WLYB have a good Dividend Yield?

WLYB`s 3.56% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WLYB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WLYB is 92.0%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of WLYB?

WLYB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.28%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WLYB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WLYB`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

John Wiley & Sons`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.70% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has John Wiley & Sons ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1999-06-01 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 50,240,000
1986 51,296,000 +2.1%
1987 51,296,000
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 54,830,000 -0.04%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-10 02:01