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John Wiley & Sons Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2026 earnings summary4 Sep, 2025
Executive summary
Q1 results met expectations, with adjusted revenue up 1% year-over-year to $397M, driven by strong AI licensing, open access momentum, and strategic partnerships, including a major deal with Anthropic.
Operating income increased 7% to $31M, and adjusted EPS rose 2% to $0.49, supported by lower interest expense and operational improvements.
Dividend was raised for the 32nd consecutive year, and share repurchase authorization increased by 25% to $250M, with $14M spent on repurchases in Q1.
Leadership transition with a new CFO focused on disciplined investment and cost synergies; operational excellence driven by AI innovation.
Completed divestitures, including University Services, Wiley Edge, and CrossKnowledge, with $120M in proceeds used to reduce debt.
Financial highlights
Adjusted revenue grew 1% year-over-year to $397M; adjusted EPS up 2% to $0.49; adjusted EBITDA down 3% to $70M.
Free cash flow was a use of $100M, improved from $107M last year, reflecting seasonal patterns; capex was $15M, down from $18M.
Net debt-to-EBITDA improved to 1.9 from 2.0 year-over-year; cash and cash equivalents at $81.9M, with $469.4M in unused borrowing capacity.
Dividend yield at approximately 3.5%.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal 2026 outlook reaffirmed: low- to mid-single digit adjusted revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA margin of 25.5–26.5%, adjusted EPS of $3.90–$4.35, and free cash flow of ~$200M.
Annualized cost savings of ~$105M expected from restructuring, with most benefits realized in fiscal 2026.
Strong recurring revenue growth, open access pipeline, and cost savings expected to ramp up in Q2.
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