John Wiley & Sons Profit Margin

As of the most recent data (April 2026), WLY shows a profit margin of 13.22%. That compares with 5.02% in the prior-year period — up 163.5% year over year. That is below the Telecommunications sector average of 13.52%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.

Compared with the year-ago period, WLY's profit margin is now 13.22% (was 5.02%) — a 163.5% year-over-year increase. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether John Wiley & Sons is outperforming or lagging.

The Telecommunications sector average profit margin is about 13.52%. John Wiley & Sons is at 13.22%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 2.2% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how WLY stacks up against individual peers as well.

That compares with 5.02% in the prior-year period — up 163.5% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare John Wiley & Sons with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.

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