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John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Sep 5, 2025
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) reported revenue of $397M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -2% from a year earlier and -10% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 7.8%, net earnings $11.7M (2.9% of revenue).
John Wiley & Sons, Q1 FY26: revenue $397M (-2% year over year), operating margin 7.8%, net earnings $11.7M, operating cash flow −$85.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $397M | -10% | -2% |
| Operating profit | $31.0M | -60% | +7% |
| Net earnings | $11.7M | -83% | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$85.0M | -157% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $396.8M in Q1 FY26, down 2% year over year and down 10% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $31.0M, a 7.8% margin (up 0.6 points year over year). Total costs fell 2% while revenue fell 2%. Net earnings were $11.7M. The effective tax rate was 33.9%.
Operating cash flow was −$85.0M. Non-cash charges added back $36.4M of depreciation and amortization and $5.9M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $139.1M. Capital expenditures of $12.0M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$97.0M.
Questions
What was John Wiley & Sons' revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) reported revenue of $397M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -2% from a year earlier and -10% from the quarter before.
Was John Wiley & Sons profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $31.0M (7.8% of revenue) and net earnings $11.7M.
Source: John Wiley & Sons 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.