John Wiley & Sons Inc. (WLY) Stock Forecast
WLY analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 1 analysts
- Price target
- $68.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +29.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 3, 2026 EPS estimate $1.24
- 52-week range
- $28.79 – $55.72
WLY analyst ratings
1 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WLY price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WLY earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $1.24 | $1.24 | $1.24 | $1.10 | +12.7% | 1 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $1.17 | $1.17 | $1.17 | $0.97 | +20.6% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.80 | $4.80 | $4.80 | $4.19 | +14.6% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $5.30 | $5.30 | $5.30 | $4.80 | +10.4% | 1 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WLY revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $448.0M | $448.0M | $448.0M | +6.2% | 1 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $438.9M | $438.9M | $438.9M | +7.0% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.75B | $1.75B | $1.75B | +4.7% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $1.81B | $1.81B | $1.81B | +3.1% | 1 |
WLY EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WLY revenue: reported and forecast
WLY EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.00 | $1.31 | $1.30 | $1.30 | $1.24 | — | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.00 | $1.20 | $1.23 | $1.23 | $1.17 | — | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.75 | $4.80 | $4.80 | $4.80 | $4.80 | +1.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $5.10 | $5.30 | $5.30 | $5.30 | $5.30 | +3.9% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
WLY earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WLY beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from WLY
1 analysts cover John Wiley & Sons; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $68.00, 29.0% above the latest close of $52.72. Analysts expect earnings of $4.80 per share for FY2027, +14.6% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $5.30 per share on revenue of $1.8 billion. John Wiley & Sons beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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WLY forecast FAQ
What is John Wiley & Sons's price target?
The average analyst price target for John Wiley & Sons is $68.00, 29.0% above the latest close of $52.72.
Is John Wiley & Sons a buy, hold or sell?
Of 1 analysts covering John Wiley & Sons, 0 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is John Wiley & Sons's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.80 per share for FY2027 (range $4.80 to $4.80); for FY2028 the estimate is $5.30.
What is John Wiley & Sons's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $1.8 billion, growth of 4.7%; for FY2028 it is $1.8 billion.
When does John Wiley & Sons report earnings?
John Wiley & Sons is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.24.
Does John Wiley & Sons usually beat earnings estimates?
John Wiley & Sons reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.