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John Wiley & Sons Profit Margin

Latest profit margin for John Wiley & Sons: 11.9% — see history and peer comparisons.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

-3.04%
202.94% YoY

As of Jul 2026

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

11.90%
104.25% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Jul 2026

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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John Wiley & Sons (WLY) FAQ

John Wiley & Sons (WLY) currently reports a profit margin of 11.9% as of July 2026. That compares with 5.82% in the prior-year period — up 104.2% year over year. That is below the Telecommunications sector average of 12.81%. Use the charts on this page to explore John Wiley & Sons's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

John Wiley & Sons's profit margin increased from 5.82% to 11.9% — a 104.2% year-over-year increase (period ending July 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

John Wiley & Sons's profit margin of 11.9% is lower than the Telecommunications sector average of 12.81%. That is roughly 7.1% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but John Wiley & Sons's current 11.9% should be judged against Telecommunications norms (sector average: 12.81%) and against WLY's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 11.9%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Telecommunications average is 12.81%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for John Wiley & Sons, and consider following WLY for alerts when major investors trade the stock.