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John Wiley & Sons (WLY) Q1 FY27 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2027)
10-Q filed Sep 4, 2026
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) reported revenue of $386M for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), -3% from a year earlier and -14% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 0.8%, net loss $11.7M (3.0% of revenue).
John Wiley & Sons, Q1 FY27: revenue $386M (-3% year over year), operating margin 0.8%, net loss $11.7M, operating cash flow −$55.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY27 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $386M | -14% | -3% |
| Operating profit | $2.9M | -97% | -91% |
| Net earnings | −$11.7M | -109% | -200% |
| Operating cash flow | −$55.3M | -135% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $386.4M in Q1 FY27, down 3% year over year and down 14% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $2.9M, a 0.8% margin (down 7.0 points year over year). Total costs grew 5% against a revenue fall of 3%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+171%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $11.7M, after a profit of $135.3M the previous quarter. Net interest and other expense of $15.5M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was −$55.3M. Non-cash charges added back $37.3M of depreciation and amortization and $4.9M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $85.7M. Capital expenditures of $11.2M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$66.5M.
Questions
What was John Wiley & Sons' revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
John Wiley & Sons (WLY) reported revenue of $386M for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), -3% from a year earlier and -14% from the quarter before.
Was John Wiley & Sons profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Operating profit was $2.9M (0.8% of revenue) and net loss $11.7M.
Source: John Wiley & Sons 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.